Divers protection through the DECO International Chamber Support Program Ever since Deco International started its operation in El-Gouna, there was always a demand of a system that would guarantee a constant, efficient service to the Egyptian and foreigner professional divers working in the area especially those who do not have any medical insurance coverage, the system that would as well, cover the expenses and keep the chamber ready at all times. And thus, Deco revised a few systems then modified and produced its Chamber Support Program that soon flourished due to the fast growth of trust amongst the affiliated diving centers in such a system, and the efficiency and dedication of the Deco working medical team. Thanks to this program, Deco International now owns four chambers already in operation in Egypt. Deco International would like very much to express deepest gratitude to the first few centers that are members since 1999 and also to thank all of the diving centers who joined later and supported us and made the expansion of professional medical service for divers in Egypt a reality. Guidelines for the joining diving centers and boats Who is covered? I- Individual divers based program The DECO Divers Protection Program covers and applies to persons who are enrolled as DECO International CSP members whose names are recorded in the register of attendance of the affiliated diving center from the date of inception and for the duration of their stay at the resort up to 3 weeks in accordance with the agreement signed between the diving center and DECO International. The CSP Membership fee that expires 21 days from the date of registration is 6 Euros and can be renewed for an unlimited number of times. II- Whole diving center based program The DECO divers Protection Program shall apply automatically to all SCUBA divers using the affiliated diving center from the date of inception and for the duration of their stay without the need to list their names. The monthly membership fee is agreed upon between Deco and the affiliated center and is subject to adjustment with the change of conditions. III- Boat based program The Deco Divers Protection Program covers persons who are aboard licensed diving boats affiliated to the DECO International program in accordance with the Agreement signed with that individual boat or the diving center operating this boat. The protection shall apply automatically to all SCUBA divers on the boat including the diving crew from the date of inception and for the duration of their stay without the need to list their names. The membership fee for the boat based cover is 10 Euros per seat on the boat per month, which must be forwarded to DECO International at the beginning of the same month of coverage (in advance). IV-Divers in the employ of the diving center under above agreements The DECO Divers Protection Program covers certified instructors, dive-masters and assistants working under contract with the diving center and operating in the Egyptian territory. (Free-Lancers are not included except for those working for diving centers that prove to have supported the program) The diving centers which are promoting the Individual program will provide DECO International with a list showing the names of the employed diving personnel soon after signing the Agreement with subsequent updates upon any staff change. This membership is complimentary (requiring no payment). V- Egyptian and Resident Divers The DECO Divers Protection Program covers certified Egyptian and resident SCUBA divers while diving in the Egyptian territory for an annual membership of 40 Euros. A copy of the diving license, ID copy (Egyptians) or Passport (Residents) and a personal photo are required. Coverage The Protection covers local medical expenses following illness due to Decompression (ascertained or presumed) that might require Chamber Recompression Treatment and suffered during or following SCUBA diving activity organized by the affiliated diving center in the territory of Egypt. Medical expenses include: Initial recompression treatment (excluding HBO sessions if needed), doctor’s fees, diagnosis as well as medication, oxygen and equipment used in treatment. The Program does not cover any means of transport or hospitalization of the injured person. The cover applies only to those whose treatment is organized and managed by, or in coordination with DECO International either in the Hyperbaric facility in El-Gouna Hospital, or in the Chamber of Safaga, Marsa Shagra or Dahab and is only valid in the Territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Exclusions The Protection shall not extend to expenses incurred as a result of: Professional diving activities, except for those of diving instructors, dive guides, underwater photographers and HEPCA divers. Diving activities in areas in which such activities are prohibited. Diving activities below the depth of 40 meters except for certified Technical divers. Diving activities outside the stated territory. Diving activities not accompanied by another diver except for certified Technical divers. The Protection shall not apply to: Persons over the age of 75. Alcoholics Drug addicts Pregnant divers. Persons suffering from mental disorders. Uncontrolled Diabetic patients. Epileptic patients. Asthmatic patients.   Emergency phone number: +20 122190383 +20 65 3850 011-18   CSP Registration: Fax: +20 65 3580020 Email: csp@deco-international.com              info@deco-international.com