Two Guinness World Record achievements

On 2 and 3 May 2026, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration achieved two Guinness World Records at Swarajdweep. I participated as Lead Diver and hold individual Guinness World Records certificates and official attempt medals for both achievements.

The records were highly visible, but the underlying work was operational. Both required preparation across divers, safety, equipment, site planning, underwater coordination, documentation and the ability to execute in open-water conditions where errors are difficult to correct.

Record 01 · The largest flag unfurled underwater

Organiser: Andaman and Nicobar Administration, India.

Date: 2 May 2026.

Location: Radhanagar Beach, Swarajdweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.

The project used a 60 × 40 metre Indian National Flag and involved more than 200 divers. Site preparation, diver deployment, marine safety, emergency planning and formal documentation all formed part of the operation.

I hold an individual Guinness World Records certificate for taking part in the achievement.

Record 02 · The tallest human stack underwater

Organiser: Andaman and Nicobar Administration, India.

Date: 3 May 2026.

Location: Lighthouse dive site, Swarajdweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.

The underwater human stack reached 22.3 metres, was formed by 14 scuba divers and was held for three minutes.

I participated as Lead Diver and hold an individual Guinness World Records certificate and medal for the achievement.

Certificates and presentation

The individual Guinness World Records certificates and medals for the participating divers were presented by the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Niwas on 13 August 2026.

Destination purpose

The twin record attempts were part of a wider effort by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to draw international attention to the islands' underwater assets and strengthen their position as a serious diving and marine-tourism destination.

That connection between technically credible diving projects and destination positioning remains one of the most important lessons from the experience.