A Dedicated Leader in Diving Medicine and Safety

Why a Global Diving Membership?

Creating a global diving membership is more than just offering a service—it's about building a community and fostering a deeper connection with the ocean. Here's why such a membership can immensely benefit your brand and your members. As a valued member, you'll have exclusive access to many fantastic benefits. Your Welcome Package is just the beginning of what we have in store for you in the coming months. For only $6.99 a month or $75 annually, here's what you'll receive:

  • Get the latest news with our Monthly Newsletters, which includes updates on conservation efforts, member achievements, training, legislation, and upcoming events and loads more.

  • Special discounts on events, and partner products or services

  • Early access to new conservation projects and volunteer opportunities

  • Access to training and webinars, diving scholarships, and one-on-one time with experts in their field.

  • Enjoy free advertising for staff recruitment if you're a business owner.

  • Exclusive access to our mental health team, fitness and nutritional team, and Dive Doctors.

  • Access to our job board for opportunities, internships, or volunteer and paid positions.

  • Be part of exclusive member-only competitions, and be included for chance to win Dive gear, Dive Trips, Dive Charters, Dive Holidays, training, products, Courses and more

  • An annual greet and meet at international Dive Shows around the world, alongside our Ambassadors, and receive an annual challenge coin.

  • Access to our dedicated social media platform to connect with other diving enthusiasts.

  • Premium content access including articles, videos, and webinars focused on Diving, marine conservation, and sustainability

  • Networking and educational opportunities such as online courses and training programs on marine biology, conservation techniques, sustainability practices, medicine, human factors and much more

  • Direct channels to offer feedback on AMTECS' initiatives and shape future projects through surveys, polls, focus groups, and advisory panels

Membership Benefits

Have access to scholarships, training, competitions and our exclusive annual greet and meet sessions at international Dive Shows around the world. Immerse in our vibrant community through our dedicated social media platform. Connect with other members, share ideas, insights, and network through our forums and discussion boards. For businesses, benefit from free staff advertising within our classification section. Sharpen your skills and broaden your knowledge base with online training programs focused on diving safety, medicine, and human factors. Our resource library is packed with premium articles, videos, case studies, whitepapers, research reports, and guides. Have a say in the direction of our initiatives by participating in focus groups, advisory panels, and surveys. Actively contribute to the community and stand a chance to win points or rewards through our recognition program. And of course, your journey with us begins with a personalized welcome package. We've also got you covered with dedicated support channels like help desks and chat support. Join us today and navigate your dive journey with the AMTECS Membership - where we're all about diving safety and the love of diving!

What Your Membership Pays For:

When you join our Premium Membership, you’re not just signing up for exclusive perks; you’re making a tangible impact on our environment and

supporting the next generation of divers. Here’s how your membership contributes:

Environmental Initiatives

1. Tree Planting: Help us combat climate change by planting trees in deforested areas

2. Marine Restoration:

  • Kelp: Support the growth of vital kelp forests

  • Sea Grass: Contribute to the restoration of sea grass beds, crucial for marine life.

  • Coral: Aid in coral reef restoration projects, ensuring vibrant underwater ecosystems.

Recycling Efforts

Wetsuit Recycling: Participate in our initiative to recycle old wetsuits, reducing waste and promoting sustainability

Community Engagement

  • Beach Clean-ups:

    Global Impact: Your membership funds beach clean-ups worldwide, helping to keep our shores pristine.

  • Scholarships for Aspiring Divers:

    Youth Scholarships: We offer scholarships to young individuals eager to start their diving journeys, making the sport more accessible.

  • Gear Recycling Program:

    Old Gear Collection: Donate your old diving gear to be refurbished and given to new students who can’t afford new equipment.

    Servicing: We ensure all donated gear is fully serviced and safe before it’s distributed.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible community and for helping us make a difference, both above and below the waves. Your Premium

Membership is more than just a subscription—it's a commitment to a healthier planet and a brighter future for new divers.

Ready to make an impact? Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Warm regards,

The AMTECS Team

MEET our team

Chantelle Newman

CEO Chantelle Newman is a distinguished figure in the world of scuba diving and underwater safety. She is known for her unwavering commitment to diver health and the advancement of pre-hospital care. A true pioneer in her field, Chantelle has earned a place in the prestigious Women Divers Hall of Fame, a testament to her significant contributions and relentless dedication.

Her extensive knowledge and expertise in diving medicine are reflected in her role with DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network), where she has been instrumental in promoting safety protocols and emergency procedures within the diving community. Chantelle's passion for safety extends beyond stewardship, marking her as a member of the Explorers Club..

Her knowledge of diving medicine is further demonstrated through her accomplishments as a Diver Medical Technician Instructor, where she educates emerging professionals on crucial medical techniques and emergency responses.

Beyond her instructional roles, Chantelle is also the inventive mind behind various pre-hospital courses tailored to equip divers and non-divers with life-saving skills in critical, out-of-hospital scenarios. Her specialty in diving medicine ensures that each course is grounded in evidence-based practice

and real-world applications, empowering individuals to act confidently in the face of medical emergencies.

In every aspect of her life, Chantelle is a beacon of inspiration and safety within the global scuba diving community. Her legacy is not only in the lives she has impacted through her work but also in the higher standards of safety and care she has established within the industry. As she

continues to push the boundaries and expand our understanding of diving medicine, Chantelle.

As a Diver Medical Technician Instructor, Chantelle has also played a crucial role in training future professionals on necessary medical techniques and emergency responses. She has helped shape a new generation of knowledgeable and skilled individuals dedicated to preserving diver health and safety through her instruction.


Chantelle Newman's exceptional contributions to underwater safety and diving medicine have earned her numerous accolades and prestigious recognitions. Among these honors is her induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, which underscores her significant impact on the diving community and her role in advancing diver safety. She has also received multiple awards from international diving organizations, celebrating her commitment to education, safety, and community service.


With her multifaceted expertise and unwavering dedication to diver health and safety, Chantelle continues to inspire and shape the field of diving medicine. Her ongoing work promises to drive further advancements and innovations, solidifying her status as a visionary leader in the world of scuba diving. In recognition of her remarkable contributions, During the COVID-19 shutdowns, Chantelle Newman continued to make a positive impact on the diving community by conducting over 100 webinars. These webinars covered various topics related to diving safety and education, providing valuable information and insights for divers of all levels. Her dedication to keeping the industry alive during a challenging time is a testament to her passion for promoting safe and responsible scuba diving practices. Through these webinars, she not only kept the diving community connected but also fostered learning and growth within the industry.Chantelle's efforts during this time further cemented her reputation as a leader in diving medicine and safety, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to promoting responsible exploration of our underwater world. Her contributions serve as an inspiration to all divers, reminding us of the importance of continuous learning and responsibility in our pursuits.

Laura Marroni

Laura Marroni: A Dedicated Leader in Diving Medicine and Safety

Growing up in a family deeply immersed in diving medicine, diving safety, and research, Laura Marroni could not avoid being surrounded by national and international exposure to these topics. It was clear early on that she was building her own life vision centered around diving. Her environment, filled with experts and specialists in the field, fueled her passion and dedication from a young age

Academic Excellence

Despite her immersion in the diving world, Laura did not compromise on her education. She graduated with a degree in Marketing and Communications from Lugano, Switzerland, and went on to earn an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in

Professional Growth and Contributions

Laura's active role in the DAN Europe Foundation began during her academic years. She quickly gained managerial competence, confidence, and respect from colleagues, collaborators, and fellow divers. Over the last 12 years, Laura has been instrumental in the development and international growth of DAN Europe and its Group of Companies. Today, she serves as the Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO.

Her relentless, capable, determined, and kind attitude has been pivotal in DAN Europe's achievements, particularly in:

• Diving Safety Programs

• Diving Research Projects

• EU and International Research Grants

• International Academic Agreements

These are just a few of the many tasks where Laura plays a leading role, exemplifying her leadership and dedication.

Edinburgh. Throughout her academic journey, she continued to cultivate her diving skills, participating in numerous diving events.

Passion for Cave Diving and Scientific Endeavors

Recently, Laura's passion for diving expanded into cave diving. She did not stop at enjoying the recreational aspects but became deeply involved in scientific cave diving, underwater speleology, photogrammetry, and related scientific paper writing.

Final Thoughts

Laura Marroni's journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to diving medicine and safety. Her educational background, professional achievements, and relentless pursuit of excellence make her a key figure in the diving community. Her work continues to inspire and lead efforts in diving safety, research, and international collaboration. This year 2024 Laura was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

Dr. LAURA WALTON

Laura Walton is a Clinical Psychologist and scuba diving instructor with a unique specialization in the psychology of scuba diving. She has been diving since 2007, accumulating extensive experience in various diving environments, from low visibility and cold water to tropical locations. Her professional journey combines over 20 years of studying psychology with seven years as a diving professional, making her an expert in understanding the mental and emotional aspects of diving.


Dr. Walton holds multiple diving qualifications, including PADI Master Instructor, DDI Instructor, EFR Instructor, and DAN Instructor. She has also co-managed an active dive club and school in Scotland, providing her with valuable insights into the dive industry and community.

Her work focuses on bringing psychology to diver to help with various issues faced in diving and training. She has developed the PADI Psychological Diver course, a distinctive specialty that educates divers about human behaviour underwater and helps them make informed choices about their diving and training. The course includes eLearning modules and practical workshops that can be completed online

In addition to teaching, Dr. Walton has authored "Scubapsyche," a collection of essays that explore the psychological aspects of scuba diving. These essays encourage divers to reflect on their own experiences and offer practical applications of psychology to enhance their diving skills and safety.

In the UK, Dr. Walton provides therapy for divers who have experienced traumatic events or anxiety related to diving. Worldwide, she provides coaching and training to those who seek to grow as divers. She specialises in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), offering remote services to help divers overcome mental blocks and improve their performance .

Dr. Laura Walton's blend of psychological expertise and diving experience makes her a valuable resource for divers seeking to understand and improve their mental fitness for diving. Members of the monthly membership will benefit from her extensive knowledge and dedication to helping divers be mentally,

emotionally and physically fit to dive.

Courses, Guides and eBooks: https://www.fittodive.org/collections

PADI Psychological Diver https://www.fittodive.org/pages/padi-psychological-diver

Scuba psyche book on Fit to Dive website:

https://www.fittodive.org/pages/services

Chris Knight

PHOTOGRAPHER, DIVER, EQUIPMENT TESTER AND REVIEWER, FIREMAN AND PERFECT GENTLEMAN

Great whites can be identifed by the patterns and notches on their dorsal fins and whale sharks by the spot markings they have on their sides, just behind their gills. A few years ago, I met shark expert, Eli Martinez. He set up Shark Diver Magazine. Through the magazine he ran expeditions to dive with the large predatory species of sharks in the best places in the world to see them. Due to the success of the expeditions, the magazine faded out but Eli still continues to educate people on sharks through his expeditions, school, community talks and the television programmes that feature him and his work. Under Eli’s guidance and education, these trips were designed to give you the chance to dive with these sharks face-to-face and without the use of cages. Unfortunately, due to government rules, he is now not allowed to run trips to dive with Great Whites without the use of cages but hopes to in the future if the rules change.

Eli also runs trips to dive with other great ocean dwellers, such as whales, mantas, whale sharks and belugas. He was one of the frst people to set up diving expeditions, which allowed you in the water with crocodiles without the use of cages. If you thought shark diving was crazy, then you must try the crocodiles! More about this in the next issue. I have been a regular on his trips over the last four years and have learned a lot about many species of marine animals, whilst enhancing my skills as an underwater photographer. My images have won a few competitions on ‘Viewbug’ and I have had some of my work featured in calendars, articles and websites of different marine science charities and organisations and will be supplying images and writing blogs about the importance of our UK marine life to help promote the good work that they do.

Unfortunately, in the world of underwater photography, equipment is a bit expensive, as you have to buy the camera and then the housing to be able to take it under water. Saying this, there are options to suit all budgets and what with the rapid advancement in technology, it is now possible for you to get your own great underwater shots. For example, you can buy an entry level camera such as a GoPro for just over £100.

Practically every camera on the market, from compacts to mirrorless to SLRs, have a variety of underwater housings that you could buy to fit them. Perhaps you already have a camera that you want to take underwater? Why not look for a housing that will fit it or see if you can find a good quality used camera and housing. You could buy a set up second-hand for a fraction of the cost of buying it new, although care should be taken to make sure that it is in full working order and has been well looked after. There are some good deals to be had out there, as people often upgrade and the housings mostly aren’t interchangeable, so people often sell their whole set-up. A great place to look for used equipment is in Underwater Photography Magazine in the small ads section: www.uwpmag. com/?p=sell

If you are serious and want professional quality pictures, then it is easy to spend up to £10,000 on cameras, housings, domes, ports and strobes, so it may be good to gain experience on something less expensive to begin with. It would also be very benefcial to do your research frst. There are many reviews of underwater set ups and articles about camera settings that can be found on Google or YouTube.

DOROTA CZERNY

Dorota Czerny is a highly experienced and passionate diver who has dedicated her career to exploring the underwater world and educating others. Her love for the ocean began in 1996 when she started diving. Since then, she has become a highly skilled GUE Tech 2, CCR, and Cave 1 diver, as well as a GUE Tech and Rec Instructor and Instructor Examiner.

As the Vice President of Global Underwater Explorers (GUE), Dorota has worked tirelessly to help the organization grow and develop. Her expertise in wreck, cave, and technical diving has been instrumental in expanding GUE’s reach and impact. Despite her broad contributions, Dorota primarily identifies herself as an educator.

Wreck diving is one of Dorota's main interests, and she has participated in numerous projects focused on locating and identifying wrecks. Her knowledge in this field has been invaluable in uncovering historical artifacts and unlocking the mysteries of the ocean's depths. Dorota is also a key figure in cave diving and is highly respected among her peers in the diving community.

Her expertise in technical, cave, and wreck diving, combined with her dedication to diving education, makes Dorota Czerny an outstanding representative for Global Underwater Explorers and a significant asset to the organization.

Andrea Zaferes

With 30 years of working in the field of submerged body/evidence recovery and investigation with TeamLGS teaching fire, law enforcement and military teams, Andrea is a noted innovator in aquatic death investigation. She is an investigator for Dutchess County Medical Examiner office, is the NYS DCJS Aquatic Death Investigation Instructor, a published author, an aquatic consultant for the National Center for Missing & Exploited children, has presented at well over 150 forensic, aquatic and rescue conferences, has taught thousands of enforcement, death investigators, child advocacy practitioners, and prosecutors and serves as a body-found-in-water expert witness for homicide cases. She's a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the International Assoc. of County Coroners & Medical Examiners, and an affiliate with the National Assoc. of Medical Examiners.

Pediatric Aquatic Homicide Investigation

This is the prerequisite for the other two presentations which will not make sense if you don't first attend this It is likely that more aquatic pediatric homicides are being missed than caught. Drowning is a diagnosis of exclusion; there are no recognized medical tests for drowning. A toddler can be suffocated with a pillow and placed in a bathtub to stage an accidental drowning. A drowned infant can be dried off and placed in a crib to mimic SUIDI. Hence, a thorough investigation is absolutely critical for determining the actual cause and manner of death. Obstacles include: few responders/investigators are trained in aquatic homicide investigations, officers are often responding in rescue mode to ‘grieving loved ones" performing CPR, assumptions of drowning COD and accident MOD are made by all, clearly dead infants/children are transported to hospitals, etc with the result that critical evidence is often lost, necessary questions aren't asked, and incorrect assumptions can be perpetuated. Training can change this so let's start now.


Dan Orr, President of Dan Orr Consulting, has more than 60 years of diving experiences. He retired from the position of President of Divers Alert Network (DAN) where he helped focus DAN on its worldwide diving safety mission.
  Dan is an invited speaker at numerous national and international diver conferences and conducts regular webinars for global audiences on a variety of diving safety subjects. He has published and co-authored more than a dozen books and manuals including 101 Tips for Recreational Divers, Scuba Diving Safety, Pocket Guide to First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries; Pocket Guide for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries; and the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Training Manual. He has also published hundreds of articles including The Four Ps of Scuba Diving Safety, The Normalization of Deviance (aka shortcut mentality), Time to Return to Diving but Cautiously, COVID-19, Local Diving and The Older Diver, The Ageless Diver, A Crisis Lurking Below the Surface-Emergency Hyperbaric Chamber Availability.   Dan is a member of the Explorers Club and has been honored by his peers by being the recipient of many prestigious awards and is a member of the Hall of Fame for Disabled Divers, the Diving Industry Hall of Fame, and the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.  


Betty Orr is Vice-President of Dan Orr Consulting, providing a variety of services to the global diving community. She retired from Divers Alert Network and DAN Services after 23 years as Vice-President of Insurance Services. Prior to coming to DAN, she worked for the Florida Department of Regulation as an agent in the Division of Planning and Research and Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio as an Associate Professor of Biology.   Betty has served as
Copy Editor for Scuba Diving Industry Magazine since 2024. She served as Managing Editor for Dive Training Magazine and Dive Center Business Magazine until 2020. Betty has co-authored a book with Dan Orr, her husband, 101 Tips For Recreational Scuba Divers. She has been a lecturer at Boston Sea Rovers, Beneath the Sea and The Scuba Show, has contributed to many books and magazine articles in scuba diving and is an editor for books of all genres. Betty has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology. She is a proud inaugural year member of The Women Divers Hall of Fame.

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