CCR in Bikini Atoll?

**jiseson** · 11th March 2008, 18:48

CDNN :: Bikini Atoll Dive Operations Hit Hard By Airline Woes

windymiller · 11th March 2008, 19:48

Ok, so far it looks like i ll be lucky to get to Bikini, let alone my rebreather!!

apitkin · 14th March 2008, 02:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller)

Ok, so far it looks like i ll be lucky to get to Bikini, let alone my rebreather!!

I was there when they were going through the worst of the transport problems. We got stuck on Bikini for 3 days, not a big hardship. The people who were supposed to be flying in had it much worse.

As a result of the bad publicity I have heard that Air Marshall Islands have had some cash pumped in to stop it happening again. Through poor management they had lost a couple of pilots, and they had an issue with the smaller Dornier plane they use, which had to have an engine sent back to Germany for checks. Because they lost the 2 pilots, the remaining 2 who were qualified on the larger plane went over their allowed flying hours. We got stuck partly because of that and also because of a minor malfunction during a storm.

It should be reasonably sorted by now. However, it is always going to be a gamble. The air transport is the weak link in the whole operation. Make sure there is nothing important you need to get home for soon after your trip. I'd also recommend email the dive operation (Jim Akroyd is the manager) to find out the latest.

Don't bother taking your rebreather. Honestly. I really believe you'll enjoy yourself more on OC. They have the whole thing set up so well, including doubles and surface-supplied deco gas, that you will gain nothing in terms of the diving with a CCR.

Andy

Bikini pictures

kiwi_diver · 14th March 2008, 02:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by apitkin)

Andy

Bikini pictures

Great pix Andy, your USS Saratoga internal shots are as crisp and bright as those shown by the two guys at our club nite a few weeks back. That place has just got to be on every divers "to do" list!

**NEDIVER** · 14th March 2008, 03:02

Bikini atoll is on my "must do before I go" list......best of luck to you and your adventures.

apitkin · 15th March 2008, 20:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwi_diver)

Great pix Andy, your USS Saratoga internal shots are as crisp and bright as those shown by the two guys at our club nite a few weeks back. That place has just got to be on every divers "to do" list!

Thanks. The subject material is so exceptional, it's difficult to take a bad picture, which is great for those of us lesser photographers.

I agree absolutely. It is one place you should dive at least once. The Saratoga alone is worth going for. It is a unique wreck. And she is gradually falling apart after 60 years, so don't leave it too long.

Andy

steveharriss · 28th May 2008, 06:30

Sad news I'm afraid
Bikini Dive/Tourism Information
Looks like I can cross that one off my list

11th March 2008, 18:48	#11 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 635	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? CDNN :: Bikini Atoll Dive Operations Hit Hard By Airline Woes __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Ok, so far it looks like i ll be lucky to get to Bikini, let alone my rebreather!!
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14th March 2008, 02:00	#13 (permalink)
apitkin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 104	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller) Ok, so far it looks like i ll be lucky to get to Bikini, let alone my rebreather!! I was there when they were going through the worst of the transport problems. We got stuck on Bikini for 3 days, not a big hardship. The people who were supposed to be flying in had it much worse. As a result of the bad publicity I have heard that Air Marshall Islands have had some cash pumped in to stop it happening again. Through poor management they had lost a couple of pilots, and they had an issue with the smaller Dornier plane they use, which had to have an engine sent back to Germany for checks. Because they lost the 2 pilots, the remaining 2 who were qualified on the larger plane went over their allowed flying hours. We got stuck partly because of that and also because of a minor malfunction during a storm. It should be reasonably sorted by now. However, it is always going to be a gamble. The air transport is the weak link in the whole operation. Make sure there is nothing important you need to get home for soon after your trip. I'd also recommend email the dive operation (Jim Akroyd is the manager) to find out the latest. Don't bother taking your rebreather. Honestly. I really believe you'll enjoy yourself more on OC. They have the whole thing set up so well, including doubles and surface-supplied deco gas, that you will gain nothing in terms of the diving with a CCR. Andy Bikini pictures
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14th March 2008, 02:25	#14 (permalink)
kiwi_diver Alias - Ray Mansell Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 157	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Quote: (Originally Posted by apitkin) Andy Bikini pictures Great pix Andy, your USS Saratoga internal shots are as crisp and bright as those shown by the two guys at our club nite a few weeks back. That place has just got to be on every divers "to do" list! __________________ Ray. == Latitude 36 South, where the deeper you dive, the warmer it gets! ==
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NEDIVER Sic Semper Tyrannis Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 213	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Bikini atoll is on my "must do before I go" list......best of luck to you and your adventures. __________________ -Tom- "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" TM "Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again, expecting different results" Albert Einstein
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15th March 2008, 20:36	#16 (permalink)
apitkin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 104	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwi_diver) Great pix Andy, your USS Saratoga internal shots are as crisp and bright as those shown by the two guys at our club nite a few weeks back. That place has just got to be on every divers "to do" list! Thanks. The subject material is so exceptional, it's difficult to take a bad picture, which is great for those of us lesser photographers. I agree absolutely. It is one place you should dive at least once. The Saratoga alone is worth going for. It is a unique wreck. And she is gradually falling apart after 60 years, so don't leave it too long. Andy
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28th May 2008, 06:30	#17 (permalink)
steveharriss Bubble free by choice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 171	Re: CCR in Bikini Atoll? Sad news I'm afraid Bikini Dive/Tourism Information Looks like I can cross that one off my list
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