Important Tank Safety Notice for Visiting Scuba Guests
In Compliance with Industry Standards
DOT & CGA Recommendations
Adventure Diving
CANNOT PERMIT ALUMINUM CYLINDERS OLDER THAN MARCH 1988
WALTER KIDDE ALUMINUM CYLINDERS DESIGNATED “WK”
OR LUXFER CYLINDERS BEARING
The SP6498 - E6498 or SP6351- 6351 - T6 or "WK" TANK MARKINGS
To Be Brought Aboard any of our Boats
These cylinders have a documented history of serious issues
and are subject to neck cracking, failure and subsequent explosion
These Cylinders may needlessly endanger Passengers, Crew and The Vessel
Furthermore, We Cannot and Do Not Fill These Cylinders
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(DOT VOL 59 No. 142 Pages 38028-38030)
Steel Cylinders are not affected by this ban
Nor are “M” designated Catalina Cylinders