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The Scuba GOAT PodcastAuthor: Matt Waters
The Scuba GOAT Podcast delivers unfiltered insights into the world of scuba diving, marine conservation, and underwater exploration. Host Matt Waters, a seasoned dive professional and founder of Nomadic Scuba, brings you deep dives with marine scientists, conservation leaders, dive industry pioneers, and underwater photographers from across the globe. Discover exceptional dive destinations and meet the passionate operators who make underwater adventures possible. From marine biology discoveries and ocean protection initiatives to first-hand experiences at world-class dive locations, each episode combines expert knowledge with authentic discussions. Whether you're a novice diver or a seasoned professional, discover practical diving tips, conservation success stories, and insider knowledge about the best diving destinations worldwide. Join our growing community of ocean advocates and dive enthusiasts for informative, entertaining conversations that blend expert insights with a splash of light-hearted humour. Language: en Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Truth About Liveaboard Safety, Part 1: Marine Surveyor - Mick Uberti
Episode 10
Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
In this episode of The Scuba GOAT Podcast, host Matt Waters is joined by marine surveyor Mick Uberti to take a deep dive into the realities of dive liveaboard safety—what’s working, what’s failing, and what needs to change. With over two decades of experience in maritime safety, Mick has worked with boat owners worldwide, including the UAE royal family and Richard Branson. As the founder of Maritime Survey Australia (MSA) and an AMSA-accredited Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) surveyor, he has conducted vessel surveys across the globe, including some of Egypt’s Red Sea liveaboard fleet. His expertise has led to a collaboration with Taucher.net, a leading German diving platform, which has publicly recommended that dive operators in the Red Sea undergo safety audits by Mick’s team at Maritime Survey International (MSI). This episode is part of a larger series on liveaboards, aiming to provide a 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 exploration of the industry. While many operators uphold and even exceed safety expectations, others fall dangerously short—often due to a complex web of contributing factors. Mick and Matt discuss legal loopholes, flag states with differing safety standards, lack of enforcement, financial pressures driving a race-to-the-bottom pricing model, inadequate crew training, and the role of divers themselves in demanding luxury at unsustainable costs. By learning from both the best and worst examples, this series aims to equip listeners with the knowledge to identify safe liveaboards and understand the broader challenges at play. Whether you’re a seasoned liveaboard diver or considering your first trip, this conversation will shed light on the unseen forces shaping safety standards in the industry. 🎧 Tune in now for an essential discussion on the future of liveaboard safety! Do you have feedback or an opinion to share with us? SMS us now. Support the showLove the show? Reviews help us grow and let us know you're listening - If you can spare two minutes, please leave a review here. Want to be a guest on the show? GREAT! - use this link, drop your details & let's get chatting. Dive Travel with Nomadic Scuba Everyone needs a solid travel buddy… Founded by Matt, Nomadic Scuba is an online booking agency for scuba divers. Chances are, Matt himself will sort out your trip - he’s a bit of a planning geek (and loves it!). Check out Nomadic Scuba today and Breathe life into your adventure!ShoppingScuba GOAT Amazon Shop - Click here to viewAdvertisingInterested in advertising on the show? Sponsoring an episode or partnering with us? Get in touch today for more details on how we can work together. 🎵 Music: Forever Young by the legend - AudioCoffee | AudioCoffee.net
