Chepstow
Address: Tidenham, Chepstow, NP16 7LH
Telephone: 01291 630046
Fax: 01291 630850
Email: info@nationaldivingcentre.com
Website: www.nationaldivingcentre.com
Location map: www.nationaldivingcentre.com
Plan of site showing depths and features: Available on-site only due to changes
Opening times:
Monday - Thurs 9.30am - 5 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 7.30am - 6pm
Bank Holidays - 7.30am - 6pm
Car parking? YES
On-site shop? YES
Compressor on-site: YES
NitroxYES
Also O2, Argon and Helium
Refreshments? YES - Hot food and drinks
DIVING INFORMATION
Maximum Depth 80 metres
Levels of shelved areas From surface to 40 metres by a declining road
Training Platforms YES - 3, 6, 7 & 8 metres
Underwater features? YES many - see map on website
Marine life? Pike, perch, and trout
Access/exit arrangements for divers? YES - Step or beach entry, ladders or beach exit
Designated kitting-up areas? YES - gravelled with mats provided. Also kitting up benches
Seating area? YES
Classroom available to hire? YES
Night diving available? YES - see opening times
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Oxygen therapy equipment on-site? YES
Qualified oxygen administrator on-site? YES
Safety rescue boat? YES
Qualified first-aider on-site? YES
Access for ambulance? YES
Access for helicopter? YES
Procedure for search and rescue in event of missing diver? YES - depending on circumstances - mark last known spot
Recompression facilities on-site? YES or Cardiff 20 mins
Nearest recompression facility? Hull
Emergency siren or similar? YES Pagers and radio
Evacuation procedure in the event of emergency? NO - due to depth available, divers may be doing decompression stops
Does facility act as 'shore party' for commercial diving users? NO
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Do divers need to log-in and log-out? YES registration on arrival
Is there a user registration system? YES
Minimum diver age? 16 years unless with instructor
Can diving groups use the facility for training? YES
Any special requirements for rebreather users? YES - ascend with DSMB
All information has been provided by the facility. The BSAC cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
The BSAC welcomes users to submit additional information that would be appropriate to include. Submit to technical@bsac.com
Diver Resources Team
June 2006
Telephone: 01291 630046
Fax: 01291 630850
Email: info@nationaldivingcentre.com
Website: www.nationaldivingcentre.com
Location map: www.nationaldivingcentre.com
Plan of site showing depths and features: Available on-site only due to changes
Opening times:
Monday - Thurs 9.30am - 5 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 7.30am - 6pm
Bank Holidays - 7.30am - 6pm
Car parking? YES
On-site shop? YES
Compressor on-site: YES
NitroxYES
Also O2, Argon and Helium
Refreshments? YES - Hot food and drinks
DIVING INFORMATION
Maximum Depth 80 metres
Levels of shelved areas From surface to 40 metres by a declining road
Training Platforms YES - 3, 6, 7 & 8 metres
Underwater features? YES many - see map on website
Marine life? Pike, perch, and trout
Access/exit arrangements for divers? YES - Step or beach entry, ladders or beach exit
Designated kitting-up areas? YES - gravelled with mats provided. Also kitting up benches
Seating area? YES
Classroom available to hire? YES
Night diving available? YES - see opening times
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Oxygen therapy equipment on-site? YES
Qualified oxygen administrator on-site? YES
Safety rescue boat? YES
Qualified first-aider on-site? YES
Access for ambulance? YES
Access for helicopter? YES
Procedure for search and rescue in event of missing diver? YES - depending on circumstances - mark last known spot
Recompression facilities on-site? YES or Cardiff 20 mins
Nearest recompression facility? Hull
Emergency siren or similar? YES Pagers and radio
Evacuation procedure in the event of emergency? NO - due to depth available, divers may be doing decompression stops
Does facility act as 'shore party' for commercial diving users? NO
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Do divers need to log-in and log-out? YES registration on arrival
Is there a user registration system? YES
Minimum diver age? 16 years unless with instructor
Can diving groups use the facility for training? YES
Any special requirements for rebreather users? YES - ascend with DSMB
All information has been provided by the facility. The BSAC cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
The BSAC welcomes users to submit additional information that would be appropriate to include. Submit to technical@bsac.com
Diver Resources Team
June 2006
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