( CNN ) -- The owner of the dive company on the Indonesian island of Bali helping to search for seven missing divers has said he has `` no clue what happened . '' The owner of Yellow Scuba , who gave his name as Putu , spoke to CNN three days after five tourists and two dive instructors , all Japanese women , failed to return to the surface after a dive near the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida , southeast of Bali on Friday . The seven women ranged in age from 27 to 59 . `` When the divers plunged into the water , the weather was still good , '' according to local news reports ( login required ) quoting the ship 's captain . `` But about 15 minutes later , it was cloudy . I tried to find them but my efforts produced no results , '' the captain said in a written statement to police . Yellow Scuba said the captain is n't employed by the company , but hired their boat . Yellow Scuba has `` stopped all dives for now , '' Putu said . `` We are still looking , '' said Putu . `` It was their third dive , they went underwater , it was very clear when they were going down . I just get information from the captain , and do n't know what happened . '' Nyoman Sidakarya , who heads the task force searching for the women , said about 80 people were involved in the search , which will continue until the seventh day after the incident , according to procedure . The search may be extended `` considering the costs and benefits . '' The area in which the women were diving is a noted beauty spot , `` but it 's also very dangerous , '' said Bali Governor I Made Mangku Pastika , citing `` unpredictable natural aspects . '' Heavy rains occurred during the dive that saw the divers go missing , and also on Saturday , hampering rescue efforts . The period from October to April is monsoon season in Bali , which sees strong winds and bursts of heavy rain . Kathy Quiano also contributed to this story .
Seven divers , all Japanese women , failed to return after a Feb 14 dive near Bali , Indonesia . Dive and rescue operations were affected by heavy rain . 80 people involved in search , which will continue till tomorrow . Chairman of dive company says he does n't know what happened .