Andaman Islands Set Guinness Record for Underwater Human Tower

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands set a Guinness World Record for the “Tallest Human Stack Underwater” on 3 May 2026 at the Lighthouse dive-site on Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island. The underwater formation used 14 scuba divers and reached a height of 22.3 metres.

Record Details

The human stack remained stable underwater for three minutes. Lieutenant Governor D.K. Joshi was among the participants in the record attempt. Guinness World Records adjudicator Rishi Nath verified the record on site and presented certificates to the Andaman and Nicobar administration.

Related Guinness World Record

This record was the second Guinness World Record achieved by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in two consecutive days. The first record was for the “Largest National Flag Unfurled Underwater” on 2 May 2026.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Diving Tourism

The Andaman and Nicobar administration organised the event with support from the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, and the Andaman and Nicobar Police. Swaraj Dweep is one of the islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago and is known for scuba diving sites in the Bay of Bengal.

Important Facts for Exams

• Guinness World Records is a global record-keeping organisation founded in 1955.
• Swaraj Dweep was earlier known as Havelock Island.
• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory of India.
• Scuba diving is an underwater activity that uses self-contained breathing equipment.

Geography and Administration

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal and form India’s island Union Territory. Port Blair is the capital of the Union Territory.