Posted by Max Bottomtime on June 28, 2004 at 18:41:46:
In Reply to: What reason is there to have a DM on the boat? posted by Captain Tim Burke on June 28, 2004 at 18:10:17:
Although DMs perform duties such as roll calls and helping divers on and off the boat, the only real reason to have them on a commercial boat is in the role of Lifeguard. They are trained to make rescues above and below the water. If one is incapable of peforming this task, he/she should relinquish the duty to another certified DM and get to the gym.