Divernet News, dateline 3 September 2004
Malta cracks down on unlicensed dive centres
At least seven dive centres in Malta have been issued with an enforcement notice after the Maltese Tourist Authority found that they were operating without a license.
The move is part of crack down designed to increase the quality of diving on offer and ensure that safety standards are in place for dive tourists visiting Malta.
"There are probably about twenty unlicensed dive centres currently operating," a spokesperson for Maltaqua told Divernet "We expect that the seven served with notices will now be trying to comply with the regulations and apply for a licence, but we would be surprised if they are successful."
New legislation came into force in May of this year which handed the regulation of dive centres to the Maltese Tourist Authority. The MTA acted after receiving a number of complaints from established, licensed dive centres about the number of temporary, unlicensed dive centres which were being opened just for the peak summer season before disappearing.
Divers are advised to check whether the centre they are using is licensed before booking diving - a full list of licensed dive operators is available on the Maltese Tourist Authority website here.
Relevant links
Visit Malta website (diving section)
Maltese wreck dives (August 2003)
Malta and Gozo dive holiday guide (Jan 2002)
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