Why You Should Do a Safety Stop After Every Dive
The Safety Stop Prioritizing safety underwater and at the surface Safety Stop | Scuba Diving Indonesia | Oceans 5 Gili Air Every dive you complete is an incredible underwater adventure—whether you're gliding past a reef, discovering a wreck, or floating alongside a turtle. But how you end your dive can be just as important as how it begins. One of the most crucial safety practices in recreational diving is the safety stop : a 3-minute pause at 5 meters (15 feet) before surfacing. At Oceans 5 Gili Air , we require safety stops after every dive—not only because it's good practice, but because it's a vital part of our commitment to diver safety. What Is a Safety Stop? A safety stop is a planned pause in your ascent at a shallow depth—typically 5 meters—for three minutes before surfacing. It is not the same as a decompression stop, which is mandatory when exceeding no-decompression limits. Instead, a safety stop is a precautionary measure , even when you're within yo...
