SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old Malaysian diver died on Tuesday after he got entangled with a boat propeller while cleaning a ship’s hull at an anchorage along Marina South Pier.
The man, who was employed by Dive-Marine Services, was taken to Singapore General Hospital where he died from his injuries, the spokesman added.The police said the diver was unconscious when taken to hospital and based on preliminary investigations, no foul play is suspected. “Recreational self-contained underwater breathing apparatus must not be used for commercial diving operations,” added MOM.Abdul Malik Mohamed Abdul Kadir, former chairman of the Commercial Diving Association , told ST that it is crucial for commercial divers to be wearing the right equipment as it protects them from potential dangers underwater.
Malik added that recreational diving equipment comes with only one air tank and has no communication system or lifeline.