Derek

I have pleasant memories of many wide ranging conversations with Sven - while we shared a cabin aboard Ocean Trek, or on long drives up and down the coast, or on various boat dives and the relaxed brunches afterwards, plus the Willoughby pub.

It's hard to imagine that we can no longer talk of diving, New Zealand, Germany, music, humans and the world in general.

I guess all it's possible to do here is express heartfelt sympathy to those close to Sven, and support for his dive buddies who have had an awful experience.

Sven, you remain as a thoughtful, considerate and amusing friend.