Maldives Technical Diving

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Maldivian Diving Instructors Complete First TDI Technical Diving Training at Aquaventure Tec Center, Addu Maldives

Addu, Maldives — A milestone for Maldivian dive safety and professional development has been reached as the first group of Maldivian Diving Instructors successfully completed their TDI Technical Diving training at Aquaventure Tec Center in Addu Atoll.

This marks the beginning of a new era in advanced dive training within the Maldives, strengthening national capacity for safe deep‑diving operations.

The initiative gained urgency following the tragic cave accident in Vaavu Atoll, which highlighted the risks associated with deep diving and the growing need for proper technical diving certifications among local dive professionals. With increasing awareness across the industry, Maldivian instructors are now taking proactive steps to ensure safer, more controlled deep‑dive practices throughout the country.

The newly trained group includes members of the Velana International Airport - Airport Emergency Services Department - Dive Team , who will now integrate technical diving protocols into their operational standards. The team will be led by Ahmed Junaid, a certified TDI Technical Diver, who will take responsibility for sharing his knowledge and elevating the skill level of his entire unit.

Aquaventure Tec Center, the Maldives’ leading TDI facility, continues to support the development of local dive professionals by providing internationally recognized training in technical diving, gas blending, CCR operations, and advanced dive planning.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for dive safety in the Maldives and reinforces the commitment of Maldivian instructors to uphold the highest standards in deep‑diving operations.

Marc Kouwenberg
TDI Instructor Trainer
Aquaventure Tec Center
Addu Maldives
797-4310

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