During busy periods leave the Mackenzie moorings and anchor some distance away during diver surface intervals. Charter vessels operated by members of the B.C. Dive Tourism Association have the appropriate Coast Guard Certifications. Listen closely to the divemaster's briefing. On Private boats, check to see that the proper boating safety equipment is on board and that diver safety items such as a dive flag, drift line, first aid, kit and emergency oxygen are present. As you gear up, consider each piece of equipment.
Unnecessary gear is extra drag, extra weight, and extra potential hang ups.
Once in the water, hang onto something, as you won't feel the current moving you until you are too far away from the boat to swim back. Hang onto a line at all time unless you are on the ship or the boat. Divers not wanting to go below 60 feet can explore the top of the gun, superstructure, radar platform, and the smoke stack areas. Plan to ascend on the same line you came down on. Once on the deck, orient yourself to your position on the ship so you can find the line again.