[diversteve]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

That's an interesting point (if correct) about live-aboards requiring one, however... if so, I may go ahead and get one. Although, would they require a DM to have one? Not sure. Might be an interesting course to take, regardless.

Here's the Hughes link: https://www.peterhughes.com/PDFFiles...rSoloDiver.pdf

Hughes requires SDI Solo certification. I don't remember where I saw the Aggressor info, might've read it in a forum post.

Here's the Explorer fleet requirements:

Divers wishing to dive solo, who have previously been certified to do so, are welcome to dive solo off of an Explorer vessel, with the except of the Galapagos Eco Explorer. The follow requirements must be met:

• Solo divers must present proof of their certification.
• Solo divers must carry a pony bottle (not a Spare Air or similar device) or independent or isolated-manifold twin tanks, whistle, knife, compass, and signaling device deployable from safety stop depth (safety sausage or dive flag on a reel, for example).
• All solo divers must file a dive plan for each solo dive with the dive staff on board, and adhere strictly to that dive plan.

• They're also teaching the SDI course on select trips now.