SSI is helping its dealers staff their Training Centers and Resorts for the upcoming summer season with the online SSI Job Locator Tool. This innovative and interactive tool is fast becoming an invaluable resource for dealers looking to fill staffing positions for their operations. By bridging the gap between dive professionals who need jobs and Training Centers who need employees, SSI is strengthening the dive industry’s infrastructure, one job placement at a time. TO CHECK OUT SSI’S JOB LOCATOR, CLICK HERE If you are looking for a new opportunity within the dive industry, SSI has made ..read more

It’s time to awaken your inner ’80s icon, dust off that boombox, tease up those bangs, and get ready to score some epic 1987 savings with Explorer Ventures Fleet!   This sale is running for two weeks only, starting May 7th – May 21st, 2024. This is your chance to score some epic savings that are hotter than a Miami summer.   Caribbean Destinations: The Caribbean Explorer II is ready to set sail, and you can hop aboard for an insane $1987 per person ..read more

In the realm of contemporary hospitality, where technology holds sway, Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts emerges as a trailblazer, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art advancements with the warmth of human interaction to deliver unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences. At the core of this innovation lies KITT (Keep In Touch Terminal), an AI chatbot reminiscent of the iconic KITT from Knight Rider, serving as the portal to a realm where personalized service exceeds expectations. Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts’ dedication to merging technology with hospitality becomes apparent fr ..read more

Calling all diving professionals! We need your insights. Whether you’re a retailer, part of a travel/resort operation, a manufacturer, or operate a liveaboard, your input is invaluable. Take the Survey HERE Now! Why Your Participation Matters: Quick and Easy: It takes less than 3 minutes to complete a few brief questions. Valuable Insights: Help us gather crucial data to understand industry performance over the last quarter ..read more

Scuba Diving Industry Magazine is excited to welcome Britain Cline to its team as the new Advertising Sales Manager and Podcast Content Curator. In his new roles, Britain will oversee advertising sales and contribute to the content development for the magazine’s monthly podcast, LEVEL UP. This podcast, co-produced with ScubaRadio, will extend the magazine’s printed content into a dynamic audio format, catering specifically to dive industry professionals. LEVEL UP is designed to foster a sense of community among dive shop owners, equipment manufacturers, and key influencers within the diving w ..read more

Divers Alert Network® (DAN®), the world’s leading dive safety organization, has launched a new program called Continuing Education for Dive Professionals. This free program focuses on risk mitigation and is now available to all dive professionals via DAN E-Learning. DAN expects this program will not only enhance divers’ safety but will also help reduce dive operators’ liability risk. To encourage participation, DAN is offering discounted premiums on individual professional liability and group professional liability insurance to all DAN members who complete the e-learning, which can be done in ..read more

In what marks a massive milestone for PADI® Women’s Dive Day, the world’s largest purpose-driven scuba diving organization is calling on the 6,600 PADI Dive Centers and Resorts along with the 128,000 PADI Professionals to join them in hosting Ocean TorchbearersTM for the 10th annual PADI Women’s Dive Day. The global event will bring everyone together to continue their education as PADI Divers to further explore and protect the blue planet on 20 July 2024 ..read more

For over two decades, the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) has been at the forefront of providing vital industry data. In an effort to streamline access to invaluable insights, DEMA is thrilled to announce the launch of its subscription service for the Quarterly Certification Census. Since its inception in 2003, the Certification Census has served as a cornerstone report, meticulously tracking Open Water level certifications issued to those in the U.S. and U.S ..read more

By Mark Gresham, President of PSI-PCI Next month, PSI-PCI is returning to California to participate in the annual SCUBA Show, which will be in Los Angeles June 1-2. PSI-PCI will be offering its exclusive Visual Cylinder Inspection Course, which is the only program of its type currently available in the scuba industry. We are often asked “What is the Value of This Course”? My response is simple – Scuba Cylinder Education isn’t just good business, it’s also a new level of safety training that makes everyone more knowledgeable and productive divers ..read more

PSI-PCI will be making a special trip in coordination with several facilities to host the PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspection® course in English and Spanish!  The schedule will be as follows: July 18 – Rincon Diving and Snorkeling, point of contact Brenda Cerezo.  rincondiving@gmail.com, 787-506-3483 (This Visual Cylinder Inspection® course will be conducted in English) Rincon Diving and Snorkeling are also proud to announce they have a new on-site D.O.T ..read more