Diving Libya?

**Monkey** · 23rd October 2007, 03:10

Looking to plan a trip to some place that has not been dived 5 million times already...

any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya?

Monkey

barney · 23rd October 2007, 05:13

U.S.S Philadelphia...

Mixaddict · 23rd October 2007, 05:21

If I'm not mistaken, you might get a nasty surprise from the state department if they found a stamp in your passport from Libya.

decoweenie · 23rd October 2007, 05:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

If I'm not mistaken, you might get a nasty surprise from the state department if they found a stamp in your passport from Libya.

AFAIK, it is no longer a problem. See HERE.

The restrictions on the use of U.S. passports for travel to, in, or through Libya were lifted in February 2004.

Peter M · 23rd October 2007, 05:51

Judging from responses from people i know who have worked there, getting a re-breather in may class you as a spy and get confiscated.
I may be wrong i hope i am as i would like to do someting no one has done before. Good luck and keep trying, i watch with intrest

Looks like i am wrong but it is still in its infancy !

teksimple · 23rd October 2007, 07:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey)

any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya? Monkey

What an interesting idea! I heard that they might have Mediterranean monk seals (the rarest marine mammal on Earth) in Libya, but no research in recent times has taken place there. Having dived as an American in the very anti-American country of Sudan, I think there is probably more risk in having equipment stolen than being strung up figuratively or literally. But then again, remember the Bulgarian health care workers. Maybe they would think our rebreathers are modern HIV-infection weapons sent in with the Imperialists.

gibbogeo · 23rd October 2007, 10:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey)

Looking to plan a trip to some place that has not been dived 5 million times already...

any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya?

There was a dive club in Tripoli and one in Benghazi in 2001. Friends where scuba diving and spearfishing and they told me that there was huge amount of fish.

But i don't think procuring oxygen will be easy. Also importing (and exporting) a rebreather in Libya i think it could cause a lot of problems.

You should find some local people with the right connections.

In any case, as everything that is not organised, you will spend a lot of money.

safagamarc · 23rd October 2007, 12:30

Libya from what I've heard is supposed to be a fantastic dive experience with not only lots of fish but stunning wreck diving. With some much traffic beginning with the Greeks and probably Persians through to WWII really exploration kinda stuff.
Rumours of secret Nazi U-boot pens and treasure abound in the region sounds to good to be true.
Realistically there are a few things to consider IMHO.
Positive is that nthe Col. himself is a keen diver, the Libyans are very keen on getting tourist in and have been building on that for the last few years. At the moment it is consentrated on desert tours and coastal sites of cultural intrest. A colleague of mine did some desert scrambling there a few years back and said it was superb and really friendly hospitabile people. Bumped into a bunch of Rommels Ex-Afrika Korp. in Bengazi who where just seeing how things developted since 1943.
Negatives. Well it is Libya so lots of advanced planning is required but thats not the problem seeing Libya are trying to warm up relations with the West. I know that the French and the Germans do not have major problems getting there how that is for a US citizen well I couldn't tell you.
CCR's must be approved by the state in writing well in advance and getting supplies will be difficult. O2 available in Tripoli but no booster and its quaility is questionable! Absorbent forget it you'll either have to carry it in with advanced notice or maybe ship it in from Egypt via Marsa Matruh again with advance notice with the ministry.
I think there are alot of hurdles and paperwork as well as expense involved but keep us all posted and good luck.
It really is an intresting prospect

Nad · 23rd October 2007, 13:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey)

Looking to plan a trip to some place that has not been dived 5 million times already...

any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya?

Monkey

Good idea,
There are 100's of wrecks.
I had around a map of discovered (through SideScan) wrecks made by a group o divers some years ago. If I can I scan it and public on the forum.

Nad

**Monkey** · 23rd October 2007, 14:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Good idea,
There are 100's of wrecks.
I had around a map of discovered (through SideScan) wrecks made by a group o divers some years ago. If I can I scan it and public on the forum.

Nad

any help would be greatly apreciated

23rd October 2007, 03:10	#1 (permalink)
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23rd October 2007, 05:13	#2 (permalink)
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23rd October 2007, 05:21	#3 (permalink)
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23rd October 2007, 05:41	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Diving Libya? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) If I'm not mistaken, you might get a nasty surprise from the state department if they found a stamp in your passport from Libya. AFAIK, it is no longer a problem. See HERE. The restrictions on the use of U.S. passports for travel to, in, or through Libya were lifted in February 2004.
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23rd October 2007, 05:51	#5 (permalink)
Peter M RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 53	Re: Diving Libya? Judging from responses from people i know who have worked there, getting a re-breather in may class you as a spy and get confiscated. I may be wrong i hope i am as i would like to do someting no one has done before. Good luck and keep trying, i watch with intrest Looks like i am wrong but it is still in its infancy ! Last edited by Peter M : 23rd October 2007 at 05:56. Reason: i was wrong
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23rd October 2007, 07:54	#6 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 514	Re: Diving Libya? Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey) any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya? Monkey What an interesting idea! I heard that they might have Mediterranean monk seals (the rarest marine mammal on Earth) in Libya, but no research in recent times has taken place there. Having dived as an American in the very anti-American country of Sudan, I think there is probably more risk in having equipment stolen than being strung up figuratively or literally. But then again, remember the Bulgarian health care workers. Maybe they would think our rebreathers are modern HIV-infection weapons sent in with the Imperialists. __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson
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23rd October 2007, 10:05	#7 (permalink)
gibbogeo Gilberto Bonaga, Italy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy Posts: 332	Re: Diving Libya? Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey) Looking to plan a trip to some place that has not been dived 5 million times already... any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya? There was a dive club in Tripoli and one in Benghazi in 2001. Friends where scuba diving and spearfishing and they told me that there was huge amount of fish. But i don't think procuring oxygen will be easy. Also importing (and exporting) a rebreather in Libya i think it could cause a lot of problems. You should find some local people with the right connections. In any case, as everything that is not organised, you will spend a lot of money.
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23rd October 2007, 12:30	#8 (permalink)
safagamarc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: May 2006 Location: port safaga,red sea Posts: 24	Re: Diving Libya? Libya from what I've heard is supposed to be a fantastic dive experience with not only lots of fish but stunning wreck diving. With some much traffic beginning with the Greeks and probably Persians through to WWII really exploration kinda stuff. Rumours of secret Nazi U-boot pens and treasure abound in the region sounds to good to be true. Realistically there are a few things to consider IMHO. Positive is that nthe Col. himself is a keen diver, the Libyans are very keen on getting tourist in and have been building on that for the last few years. At the moment it is consentrated on desert tours and coastal sites of cultural intrest. A colleague of mine did some desert scrambling there a few years back and said it was superb and really friendly hospitabile people. Bumped into a bunch of Rommels Ex-Afrika Korp. in Bengazi who where just seeing how things developted since 1943. Negatives. Well it is Libya so lots of advanced planning is required but thats not the problem seeing Libya are trying to warm up relations with the West. I know that the French and the Germans do not have major problems getting there how that is for a US citizen well I couldn't tell you. CCR's must be approved by the state in writing well in advance and getting supplies will be difficult. O2 available in Tripoli but no booster and its quaility is questionable! Absorbent forget it you'll either have to carry it in with advanced notice or maybe ship it in from Egypt via Marsa Matruh again with advance notice with the ministry. I think there are alot of hurdles and paperwork as well as expense involved but keep us all posted and good luck. It really is an intresting prospect
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23rd October 2007, 13:36	#9 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Diving Libya? Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey) Looking to plan a trip to some place that has not been dived 5 million times already... any body even thought about Wrecks in Libya? Monkey Good idea, There are 100's of wrecks. I had around a map of discovered (through SideScan) wrecks made by a group o divers some years ago. If I can I scan it and public on the forum. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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23rd October 2007, 14:37	#10 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Diving Libya? Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) Good idea, There are 100's of wrecks. I had around a map of discovered (through SideScan) wrecks made by a group o divers some years ago. If I can I scan it and public on the forum. Nad any help would be greatly apreciated
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