Diving safety since 1983
DISCOVER DAN
DAN Europe is an international network of divers and experts working together towards a common goal, making diving safer.
We’re an international non-profit medical and research organisation founded in 1983, dedicated to the health and safety of the global dive community. We’ve come a long way since then, and what started out as a group of passionate divers exploring the seas and developing underwater safety has grown into an affiliate diving community trusted by over 400,000 members worldwide. Our mission is simple, we help divers and their families by providing emergency medical assistance, promoting dive safety and conducting vital research. We also offer education, products and services to beginners, experts and all kinds of explorers in between. Our network protects what good divers value most, the ability to explore hidden worlds in safety. Above all, we’re a family of divers assisting one another every step of the way.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
DAN members and their families can get access to a variety of services and can benefit from all-round dive support.
Worldwide 24/7 Emergency Assistance
Annual DAN Membership Fee
only
€ 25
Medical Advice & Specialist Referrals
Free, unlimited access to Alert Diver E-Magazine
As a DAN diver, if you were to become ill or injured you’d want to know that the best help in the world is available to you. We are a network that educates as well as protects. All our members gain access to our professional information, emergency care and medical assistance, and in turn help us by supporting our projects and safety services.
Travel & Legal Assistance
Diving Safety Seminars & Conferences
Exclusive access to Diving Insurance Plans
Participation in Diving Medical Research Programs
For the full list of services visit: www.daneurope.org
SPORT PLANS BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
Suitable for divers who travel less and want good basic cover. It includes recreational diving (Air, Nitrox), but has depth limits (40 metres max) and technical diving is excluded.
RECOMMENDED for all recreational divers. Any kind of diving, including technical, is covered. No depth limits.
Designed for the most demanding divers. Higher limits of indemnity. Any kind of diving, including technical, is covered. No depth limits.
€ 59
€ 86
€ 196
PRO PLANS INSURANCE
No matter what kind of diver you are, we’ve got you covered, with our tailor-made, annual insurance plans, valid all over the world.
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
Suitable for diving professionals who are looking for good basic cover of personal accidents. Any kind of diving, including technical, is covered. No depth limits.
Designed for the more active diving professionals looking for a complete personal accidents insurance. Any kind of diving, including technical, is covered. No depth limits. Best value for money.
Designed for the most demanding pro divers. It provides higher limits of indemnity for personal accidents. Any kind of diving, including technical, is covered. No depth limits.
€ 149
€ 182
€ 265
FAMILY PLANS FAMILY SPORT
FAMILY MIX
The most convenient solution to cover families of up to 4 recreational divers.
The best solution if you are an instructor/divemaster while your family members (up to 3) are recreational divers.
Starting
Starting
€ 108
€ 198 CLUB PLANS
CLUB MEMBER
CLUB MEMBER PLUS
€ 1.500.000 third-party liability cover for the dive centre and up to 10 instructors/guides working for it. Personal accident insurance for up to 15 students included.
€ 4.000.000 third-party liability cover for the dive centre and ALL their instructors/guides. Personal accident insurance for up to 40 students included.
Starting
Starting
€ 480
€ 780
Pricing per year Including Membership and Insurance. Prices do not include insurance premium taxes, which may vary depending on country. Please visit daneurope.org/insurance to discover all options available. For customised offers please contact us at mail@daneurope.org
SPORT PLANS Cover for diving emergencies - valid all year round, worldwide
Cover for non-diving emergencies abroad
ALL PLANS INCLUDE
ALL PLANS INCLUDE
Alarm Center and management of medical emergencies 24/7
Alarm Center and management of medical emergencies 24/7
Emergency medical evacuation – Total cost
Continued specialized medical contact with local medical personnel
COVERAGE ACCORDING TO PLAN Worldwide emergency medical treatment, including hyperbaric therapy and hospitalization + Repatriation of the convalescing diver
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
€ 50.000
Total cost
Total cost
—
Total cost
Total cost
Daily allowance for hospital stay during therapy
—
€ 50
€ 100
Loss or damage of own or rescuers’ diving equipment, following own or 3rd party diving accident
—
€ 1.500
€ 3.000
Extra hotel & travel costs following a diving accident
—
Up to € 5.000 (injured member only)
Up to € 10.000 (injured member & travel partner)
Permanent disability
—
€ 50.000
€ 100.000
€ 2.500
€ 10.000
€ 15.000
—
€ 6.000
€ 12.000 (Technical diving € 6.000)
Death Repatriation of the deceased Personal civil liability, including legal defence Legal expenses in relation to a diving accident
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
60 days
90 days
120 days
Total cost in case of life/limb threatening situations
Total cost
Total cost
First medical assessment costs, even w/out hospitalization
—
Total cost
Total cost
Medical expenses for inpatient care, irrespective of number of days in care
—
€ 15.000
€ 20.000
Medical expenses for outpatient care
—
€ 500
€ 1.500
€ 50.000
Total cost
Total cost
Repatriation of the deceased
—
Total cost
Total cost
Roundtrip travel ticket for one person to reach the insured in case of hospitalization
—
€ 2.500
Total cost
Escorted return of minor children
—
€ 5.000
Total cost
Additional return expenses for the insured and / or travel companion
—
€ 2.000
Total cost
Maximum number of insured travelling days - per trip, per year Emergency medical evacuation
Specialized medical treatment, including rehabilitation, up to 30 days from date of incident
Search & rescue of the missing diver (cave diving included)
COVERAGE ACCORDING TO PLAN
Total cost
Total cost
Total cost
€ 7.000
€ 25.000
€ 100.000
—
€ 5.000
€ 10.000
Medical repatriation
Prices do not include insurance premium taxes, which may vary depending on country. Please read carefully the insurance policy on our web site www.daneurope.org. The insurance company is IDA Insurance Ltd. The plans are distributed by VING (Ving Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Both companies are subsidiaries of DAN Europe Foundation and are duly authorized/regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
PRO PLANS Cover for diving emergencies - valid all year round, worldwide
Cover for non-diving emergencies abroad
ALL PLANS INCLUDE
ALL PLANS INCLUDE
Alarm
Center and management of medical emergencies 24/7
Alarm Center and management of medical emergencies 24/7
Emergency medical evacuation – Total cost
Continued specialized medical contact with local medical personnel
Worldwide emergency medical treatment, including hyperbaric therapy and hospitalization + Repatriation of the convalescing diver – Total cost
First medical assessment costs, even w/out hospitalization – Total cost Medical repatriation – Total cost
Repatriation of the deceased – Total cost
Repatriation of the deceased – Total cost
Personal civil liability, including legal defence € 4.000.000 COVERAGE ACCORDING TO PLAN Specialized medical treatment, including rehabilitation, up to 30 days from date of incident Daily allowance for hospital stay during therapy Loss or damage of own or rescuers’ diving equipment, following own or 3rd party diving accident Extra hotel & travel costs following a diving accident Permanent disability Search & rescue of the missing diver (cave diving included) Death Legal expenses in relation to a diving accident Diving accident covers for your students attending first-level courses
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
€ 15.000
Total cost
Total cost
—
€ 50
€ 100
€ 1.000
€ 2.500
€ 5.000
Up to € 2.500 (injured member only)
Up to € 5.000 (injured member only)
Up to € 10.000 (injured member & travel partner)
€ 50.000
€ 100.000
€ 200.000
€ 5.000
€ 10.000
€ 15.000
€ 6.000
€ 6.000
€ 25.000 (Technical diving € 6.000)
€ 10.000
€ 50.000
€ 100.000
Up to 15 students
Up to 40 students
Up to 70 students
COVERAGE ACCORDING TO PLAN
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
60 days
90 days
120 days
Total cost in case of life/limb threatening situations
Total cost
Total cost
€ 10.000
€ 15.000
€ 20.000
—
€ 1.500
€ 3.000
Roundtrip travel ticket for one person to reach the insured in case of hospitalization
€ 1.500
€ 2.500
Total cost
Escorted return of minor children
€ 1.500
€ 5.000
Total cost
Additional return expenses for the insured and / or travel companion
€ 1.000
€ 2.000
Total cost
Maximum number of insured travelling days - per trip, per year Emergency medical evacuation Medical expenses for inpatient care, irrespective of number of days in care Medical expenses for outpatient care
Prices do not include insurance premium taxes, which may vary depending on country. Please read carefully the insurance policy on our web site www.daneurope.org. The insurance company is IDA Insurance Ltd. The plans are distributed by VING (Ving Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Both companies are subsidiaries of DAN Europe Foundation and are duly authorized/regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
CLUB PLANS Third Party Liability Cover - valid all year round, worldwide ALL PLANS INCLUDE Alarm
Center and management of medical emergencies 24/7
Cover for equipment rental and transfer of use to a third party Cover for tank maintenance and filling provided by trained personnel
As a Club Member, you are also entitled to purchase student insurances, according to the kind of diving course or freediving stage
COVERAGE ACCORDING TO PLAN
Third Party Liability, including legal defence Number of instructors / dive guides working for your dive centre (and included in your staff list) Legal expenses in relation to diving services Free dive accident covers for students attending entry-level SCUBA diving courses and breath-hold diving courses
CLUB MEMBER CLUB MEMBER PLUS
€ 1.500.000
€ 4.000.000
10
Unlimited
€ 25.000
€ 35.000
Up to 15 students
Up to 40 students
Prices do not include insurance premium taxes, which may vary depending on country. Please read carefully the insurance policy on our web site www.daneurope.org. The insurance company is IDA Insurance Ltd. The plans are distributed by VING (Ving Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Both companies are subsidiaries of DAN Europe Foundation and are duly authorized/regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
INSURANCE
5 Important facts about DAN insurance plans.
1
24/7, Multilingual Diving Emergency Hotline
2
Limitless Payment of Emergency Medical Transportation
3
Payment of Emergency Medical Treatment, Hyperbaric Therapy and Hospitalisation
4
Travel Health Insurance While Abroad
5
Professional Third-Party Liability Insurance
WHY IS IT SO SPECIAL?
WHY DO I NEED THIS?
WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
HOW MUCH IS COVERED?
It’s a hotline fully dedicated to divers, managed by DAN’s medical network, handling over 5,500 emergency calls per year and offering timely assistance in case the unexpected happens.
Sending out a helicopter or speedboat to assist a diver in the middle of nowhere can bear considerable costs. DAN’s reliable service providers make the process quicker and more effective.
Treatment of dive injuries can be very expensive, especially abroad and when specialised care and hyperbaric therapy are required. Reliable insurance coverage is essential.
Divers are travellers, which is why we cover costs deriving from non-diving related injuries and diseases, so that you can enjoy your diving holiday with total peace of mind.
Diving professionals are offered a € 4.000.000 cover for third-party liability. This specific insurance is made for professionals in need of comprehensive protection against another party’s claims, including legal defence.
TRAINING
DAN first aid courses and practical training help prevent dangerous situations and prepare you in case of emergency.
Basic Life Support
Knowing how to behave in a critical situation is of paramount importance. Here is why you should attend a DAN Training course: •
courses are developed by a team of medical and educational specialists
•
each specialised course teaches a specific area of First Aid
•
the techniques and skills are varied and designed specifically for each course
•
courses give the amount of time necessary for the instruction of theory and, especially, practical skills
•
courses are recognised internationally and adopted by academic bodies, law enforcement agencies, rescue teams and healthcare professionals.
Automated External Defibrillation
Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving injuries
For the full list of courses visit: www.daneurope.org/training
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Since 1994 we have been conducting various medical and scientific research which we share with International Divers Alert Network (IDAN).
Understanding the many kinds of diving environments and conditions, and how our bodies react to them is important to us. It helps us make diving safer and helps to arm the next generation of divers with the knowledge they will need to safely take our passion to new places and new levels of expertise. Thanks to the dedicated work of our researchers, volunteers and the wider community, our research has become a point of reference for the international medical diving community. Circulating gas bubbles | Identification of best ascent profile | Causes of unexplained diving incidents | PFO and risk of DCI | Asthma and Diving | Diabetes and Diving | Pathophysiology of breath-hold diving | Flying after diving | Rebreather diving physiology.
DIVING SAFETY LABORATORY
One of our most interesting projects is our Diving Safety Laboratory (DSL).
It’s a physical, mobile research laboratory that has all the necessary tools to gather field data for medical and scientific research. Anyone can participate in this research and we offer training at different levels for anyone interested in our volunteer programs.
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