{"id":8137,"date":"2022-02-13T22:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T21:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/?page_id=8137"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:11:02","slug":"iantd-advanced-wreck-diver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/iantd-advanced-wreck-diver\/","title":{"rendered":"IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver Course in Portofino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Train to Safely Explore and Penetrate Wrecks with Confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver course<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed to provide divers with the advanced skills and knowledge required to&nbsp;<strong>safely explore and penetrate wrecks<\/strong>, while developing a strong&nbsp;<strong>sense of personal responsibility and risk management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is conducted using&nbsp;<strong>Nitrox or Trimix mixtures<\/strong>, depending on the certifications held by the diver. It is the ideal next step for those who want to&nbsp;<strong>progress in wreck diving<\/strong>, especially with&nbsp;<strong>deep and complex penetrations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach divers\u00a0<strong>safe procedures for exploring wrecks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop\u00a0<strong>awareness, attitude, and responsibility<\/strong>\u00a0when engaging in wreck penetration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on\u00a0<strong>risk assessment, emergency management<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>dive planning<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide advanced training for\u00a0<strong>penetrations in overhead environments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enrol in the&nbsp;<strong>IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver course<\/strong>, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold an\u00a0<strong>IANTD Advanced EANx Diver certification<\/strong>\u00a0or equivalent from a recognised agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold an\u00a0<strong>IANTD Wreck Diver certification<\/strong>\u00a0or equivalent from a recognised agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver certification<\/strong>\u00a0(or equivalent) is\u00a0<strong>highly recommended<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have at least\u00a0<strong>100 logged dives<\/strong>\u00a0in your personal logbook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the course, students must provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical certificate<\/strong>\u00a0of fitness for non-competitive sports activities, confirming no contraindications to diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logbook<\/strong>\u00a0showing at least 100 logged dives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photocopies of all previous certifications<\/strong>, if not certified under IANTD for Advanced EANx Diver and Wreck Diver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iantd ADV Wreck Diver\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d5yQaERrHyk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Program and Duration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theory Sessions<\/strong>\u00a0covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History of wreck diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment configuration and setup for wreck diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diver psychology, attitude, and responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ship structure and nomenclature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas management and consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety procedures for wreck penetrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dry Land Exercises<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency drills and safety management techniques practiced on land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confined Water Training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One session in an unobstructed environment, max depth\u00a0<strong>10 metres<\/strong>, for skill development and drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open Water Training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of\u00a0<strong>4 wreck dives<\/strong>, up to\u00a0<strong>42 metres<\/strong>\u00a0depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For divers also certified as\u00a0<strong>IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver<\/strong>, dives may extend to\u00a0<strong>51 metres<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Penetration training<\/strong>, including areas without direct light but always with visible exits (no tight restrictions or bottlenecks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IANTD Wreck Diver Manual<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional recommended texts as advised by the instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each diver must be equipped with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twin set with manifold valves<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Sidemount system with two cylinders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rigid backplate with single harness, D-rings, and non-elastic wing<\/strong>\u00a0sized for cylinders used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balanced regulator (DIN), with long hose (1.80-2.10 m)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second balanced regulator (DIN), with 60-70 cm hose<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressure gauge (50-60 cm hose)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BCD inflator hose (60-70 cm) connected to regulator<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary reel with approximately 100 m line<\/strong>\u00a0(120 m recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spool reel with minimum 27 m line<\/strong>\u00a0(43 m recommended depending on penetration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surface marker buoy (minimum lift 12 kg)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cutting tool (knife with line cutter recommended)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slate and pencil (Wet Notes recommended)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Depth gauge and timing device<\/strong>\u00a0(or dive computer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two torches<\/strong>: one primary and one backup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Take the Next Step in Wreck Diving?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information or to enrol in the IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver course contact us at<\/strong>: cecilia@dgportofino.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore wrecks safely and professionally \u2014&nbsp;<strong>with Diving Group Portofino and IANTD!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Train to Safely Explore and Penetrate Wrecks with Confidence The&nbsp;IANTD Advanced Wreck Diver course&nbsp;is designed to provide divers with the advanced skills and knowledge required to&nbsp;safely explore and penetrate wrecks, while developing a strong&nbsp;sense of personal responsibility and risk management. 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