Enroll in SSI Advanced Open Water Certification Program - Pro Dive Level

1. Be A Pro Diver – Enroll in SSI Advanced Open Water Course in Andaman The SSI advanced open water diver course is similar to PADI advanced adventurer course, which is the next level of open water certification. The program is designed for certified open water divers who are willing to explore deeper sites, refine their diving skills, and experience various types of advanced diving (like night diving and deep diving) under supervision. The open water diver course is all about learning basic scuba diving skills, but unlike open water, advanced open water focuses more on enhanced underwater diving skills, improving divers’ confidence and ability underwater through practical dives and new experiences. SSI Advanced Adventurer Training 1. Choose a certified dive shop in Andaman It is crucial to pick a certified dive center to ensure your safe and smooth diving Journey. Enroll with a certified dive shop in Andaman that offers beautiful dive sites, uses sound scuba gear, applies high safety standards, and has experienced dive Instructors. 1/3

2. 2. Complete registration and acquire e-learning material The next step is to enroll with the SSI app to get the digital learning material for your upcoming SSI advanced open water certification course. 3. Pick your 5 specialty dives The advanced open water allows you to complete 5 specialty dives and each from a different SSI specialty program. It includes deep diving and navigation as mandatory dives, the rest 3 you can choose from the list below. Boat Diving Perfect Buoyancy Night Diving Wreck Diving Peak Performance Buoyancy Fish Identification Photography Search & Recovery Eligibility for advanced diver certification Participants must pass the following points to enrol in the advanced open water diver course. 1. A diver must have completed open water certification with PADI, SSI, or an equivalent dive agency. 2. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. 3. Participants must be physically or mentally fit enough or have a medical fitness certificate for a specific medical issue. Advanced open water diving skills Unlike the open water diver course, the advanced open water or advanced adventurer doesn’t require confined water skills, but all the scuba diving skills are conducted during open water dives under instructor supervision. Check some dive-specific skills Navigation dive: The navigation skill allows a diver to get the ability to ascertain one’s own place or position in a certain space and a planned way to follow the route. Divers use a compass to get and follow the path with natural navigation and distance estimation. 2/3

3. Deep dive: The deep diving skill allows a scuba diver to acquire some specific skills or ability to dive safely and confidently up to a certain depth, typically 18-30 meters (60-100 feet) and up to 40 meters (130 feet). It involves specific skills, knowledge, and training to deal with risks associated with deep diving, such as intense underwater pressure, decompression sickness, gas management, narcosis, dive computer usage, and safety stops. Wreck Dive: Wreck diving skills focus more on navigation, finning techniques, line handling, and perfect buoyancy control to partial to full penetrate shipwrecks, aircraft, or some other man-made structures. It is important to understand wreck structures, possible hazards, and the perfect equipment configuration for the program. Night Dive: Night dive involves developing specialised diving skills such as navigation techniques, buoyancy control, buddy communication in the dark, marine life behaviour changes at night, and the use of a dive torch to safely and confidently execute night dives. Perfect Buoyancy: The term perfect buoyancy refers to a condition or ability to maintain a stable and horizontal position in the water without relying much on fin kicks and excessive movements underwater. Proper weighting, controlled breathing, efficient finning techniques, and a well-balanced buoyancy compensator (BCD) are the key skills to achieve perfect buoyancy. Price and duration of the course The SSI advanced open water course costs INR 22000-24000 rupees per person, including all equipment rental, Instructor fees, boat charges, digital learning material, and certification. The course usually takes 3 days and can be extended to 4 days based on weather and dive site conditions. Why choose Andaman for SSI advanced open water certification? Andaman allows us to dive in world-class tropical coral reefs like Dixon’s Pinnacle, Johnny’s Gorge, and Pilot Reef. The Islands offer great exposure and availability to night dives, deep dives, and wreck dives in diverse marine ecosystems. In Andaman, dive certification programs are usually conducted in small groups, with individual attention, and with professional Instructors. The Andaman Islands are a tropical beach paradise with scenic surroundings, the best underwater visibility, and a great climate. 3/3