Introduction

Melbourne has some amazing wreck diving opportunities! We are fortunate to have 4 of the fleet of World War One J-Class Submarines lying in the 30-40m depth range. Along with another impressively big Ex HMAS Canberra navy frigate which was purposely scuttled for diving! All just an accessibly short boat trip from Portsea.

Whether you have the urge to look at shipwrecks for the historical value or you are interested in diving on wrecks that have formed into artificial reefs and are teaming with marine life, there are many wreck to explore in Melbourne.

Description

The purpose of the wreck course is to familiarise divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and excitement of diving on wrecks.

The course is intended as a safe, supervised introduction. It will cover research & location of wrecks, search & recovery techniques, salvage rights, wreck surveys and the techniques involved in safely diving and penetrating a variety of wrecks.

Many of the available wreck dives are in deeper water so it is an advantage to hold a deep diver certification before starting the course.

Schedule

Tuesday evening theory review & dive planning – 6pm-8:30pm

Saturday – 2 wreck boat dives

Sunday – 2 wreck boat dives

Prerequisites

PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent rating with another training organisation)

Minimum age 15 years

Proof of diving experience within the past 12 months

Previous experience diving in temperate water

Own transportation for the course duration, and capability to transport all your own equipment required for the course; Boat departs from Portsea 1.5hrs drive from Melbourne CBD. We do not provide lifts for students.

All participants must complete a Medical Questionnaire. If any of the questions are flagged as “Yes” you must obtain medical clearance from a doctor prior to participating. Please ensure you complete this Medical Questionnaire before the start of your course, no medical, no diving.

Cost

$725.00

Includes: PADI Wreck Diving eLearning and all tuition, four boat dives, use of tank & weights and PADI Certification upon successful completion.

Requirements

Complete SCUBA unit including alternate air source, SPG, computer & compass

Mask, snorkel, boots and fins

SMB & spool OR safety sausage

Torch

Wetsuit / drysuit, hood, gloves

Slate and pencil

Logbook

Knife or cutting tool

Suggested but not mandatory: explorer reel.

1 JPEG passport style photograph.

Want to start?

Contact Ocean Divers at info@oceandivers.com.au or call 9579 2600

A $200.00 deposit is required.

This is non-refundable fee as this pays for your access to the Wreck Diver course e-learning pass.

You will receive your PADI Wreck Diver eLearning code once you have provided us with your details and paid the course deposit. The eLearning is to be completed independently at home prior to course commencement.

The balance of the course is to be paid on the first session of the course.

Terms & Conditions

This course is subject to Ocean Divers’ normal Terms & Conditions. By enrolling in this course, you agree to accept all terms and conditions.