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December 17, 2024 by HAL
Over 80 supporters, including DEMA and dive industry professionals, signed a letter to Congress urging support for the DIVE BOAT Act. The letter highlights the negative effects of the Small Passenger Vessel Act on the dive industry, particularly rising insurance costs. It calls for changes to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure fair […]
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October 13, 2024 by HAL
DEMA and 40 scuba retailers have sent a letter to US Congress, urging support for the DIVE BOAT Act. The letter points out issues with the current Small Passenger Vessel Act (SPVA) that negatively affects the dive industry. Changes proposed in the DIVE BOAT Act include fair liability standards and protection against arbitrary punishments. Supporting […]
October 1, 2024 by HAL
DEMA and over 40 scuba retailers have urged Congress to support the DIVE BOAT Act. Their letter highlights issues caused by the Small Passenger Vessel Act, which has led to rising insurance costs for dive businesses. The DIVE BOAT Act aims to change certain liability standards to protect the diving industry and its customers. This […]
September 17, 2024 by HAL
DEMA is promoting the DIVE BOAT Act to provide insurance relief to dive businesses. New campaign images have been released for sharing on social media. The organization encourages everyone to participate by spreading awareness and asking for support. Thanks were given to several members for their contributions to the campaign graphics. Read the full article […]
July 24, 2024 by HAL
DEMA continues work on the DIVE BOAT Act for insurance premium relief, and new campaign images are released for social media sharing to gain support. Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
June 11, 2024 by HAL
An upcoming webinar titled “Decoding Congress: How Politics Shape the Dive Industry” will feature a discussion on the influence of politics on the dive industry led by DEMA’s President & CEO and a seasoned Washington lobbyist. The webinar will also cover the progress of the DIVE BOAT Act and address attendee questions. Read the entire […]
May 25, 2024 by HAL
DEMA asks US Congress to back Dive Boat Act. Read the entire article at www.deeperblue.com
May 14, 2024 by HAL
DEMA and scuba manufacturers advocate for congressional support of the DIVE BOAT Act to address issues related to the Small Passenger Vessel Act’s impact on the U.S. Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
DEMA & scuba manufacturers sent a letter to Congress asking for support of the DIVE BOAT Act to address insurance cost increases in the dive industry and ensure fair liability standards. Read the entire article at demaorg.blogspot.com
April 23, 2024 by HAL
DEMA, NAUI, PADI, SDI, and SEI request Congress support for the DIVE BOAT Act to address insurance cost increases in the U.S. dive industry due to the SPVA, proposing amendments to Section 11503 of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
DEMA and scuba training organizations wrote to legislators seeking support for the DIVE BOAT Act. They aim to modify the National Defense Authorization Act to address rising insurance costs for dive businesses and ensure fair liability standards within the industry, preventing unjust repercussions. Read the entire article at demaorg.blogspot.com
March 19, 2024 by HAL
DEMA is advocating for the DIVE BOAT Act, aiming to provide commercial insurance relief for dive boat operators. Despite a lack of progress in Congress, DEMA is actively engaging with policymakers and the community to raise awareness about the challenges faced. They are urging people to contact their representatives and support the act. Read the […]
February 27, 2024 by HAL
DEMA added new social media campaign images for The DIVE BOAT Act to seek support and generate awareness among business operators in the diving industry. They encourage sharing the new graphics to help promote the cause. Read the article
June 27, 2023 by HAL
DEMA is seeking support for the DIVE BOAT Act through a social media campaign to address rising U.S. insurance rates for business operators. They encourage sharing campaign materials to raise awareness and gather backing for the cause. Read the article
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