SP, I think Eco was simply making a point that in some areas aka Florida they do require them. He can answer for himself but I didnt interpret his comment that regs be put in place. I most certainly am not in case you were thinking that.

I'm headed toward some commonsense education of my guests, signage on my dock and perhaps even making a small towable dive float available for them to use even around the end of the dock. Thats prudent and cost effective and I've then done what i can do.

If these kinds of accidents were happening multiple times a year that might warrant legislation, but not what appears to be an isolated incident. Plus,and i know where youre headed with your question, I've already seen that Belize has a hard enough time enforcing the laws they've got.