Eight Questions About the Maldives Dive Accident

Eight Questions About the Maldives Dive Accident

Eight Questions About the Maldives Dive AccidentAndrzej Gornicki
Published on: 18/05/2026

Five Italian divers died in a cave at 55 m. Before anyone delivers a verdict, here are the questions Just Culture demands we ask first — and why their sequence matters.

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You are entering water with known problems, and don't kid yourself that it's any different.

You are entering water with known problems, and don't kid yourself that it's any different.

You are entering water with known problems, and don't kid yourself that it's any different.Andrzej Gornicki
Published on: 18/02/2026

Diving safety begins on the surface: invisible problems, margin erosion, and normalisation of deviations. Non-technical problems cause failures just as much as faulty equipment.

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Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen science

Seeing what is ‘unseen’: applying human factors to citizen scienceNiko Miilus
Published on: 04/02/2026

After decades of diving familiar rivers, 'hidden' varved clay revealed how much we miss underwater. This blog explores how human factors and citizen science help divers see more, dive safer, and contribute to understanding the complex natural and cultural environments beneath the surface.

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Safe diving starts from the system. Not from the human.

Safe diving starts from the system. Not from the human.

Safe diving starts from the system. Not from the human.Andrzej Gornicki
Published on: 28/01/2026

Building a strong safety culture is key to preventing errors and improving performance. Our site explores system errors, blame culture, and learning organisations with real examples from firefighting, medicine, aviation, and diving. Learn how to foster openness, trust, and continuous improvement.

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