pathayes•1mo agoOG Member

Am I the only one who always gets stuck with the murkiest dive spots?

I mean, come on, it feels like my name is on the roster for every single low-vis job. Last month, during that harbor cleanup, I was literally swimming blind through all that stirred-up muck (you know how it is). My dive partner bailed because of equipment issues, so I had to solo it, which is against protocol, but the boss said 'get it done'. The comms kept cutting out, and I had to rely on touch alone to navigate. It's not just tough, it's a safety hazard waiting to happen. I've tried talking to management, but they brush it off as 'standard procedure'. Honestly, I'm considering if this company is worth the risk anymore. Maybe it's time to look for a crew that actually listens to their divers.

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laura8051mo ago

Remember that comms fail sometimes, but you still managed by touch. Solo diving is not ideal, but it happens in this field. Management might see it as normal work stress. Consider if you're making too much of single events.

oscarwilson1mo ago

Comms failures are almost expected in deep dives, so relying on touch becomes second nature. Management probably views these as routine hiccups unless there's a pattern of bigger issues.

emmas191mo agoMost Upvoted

Ignoring comms failures as routine is how people get hurt. Touch signals can fail in bad visibility, leading to wrong moves like surfacing too quick. Solo diving without comms leaves no one to help if you get stuck or panic. Calling it normal stress lets management avoid spending money on better gear. I saw a diver once miss a decompression stop because his buddy couldn't signal him in the dark. Brushing off single events like this just waits for a real disaster to happen.