Master diver

Master Diver is a term used in recreational scuba diving and military diving to denote a level of certification, experience, and training.

Recreational Scuba Diving

In recreational scuba diving, the term Master Diver is used by several training agencies, such as PADI, SSI, and NAUI, to denote a high level of certification.

PADI

In PADI, the Master Diver certification denotes a diver who has completed the Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver courses, and five PADI Specialty Diver courses. They must also have logged a minimum of 50 dives.

SSI

In SSI, the Master Diver rating is the highest non-leadership certification level. It requires the completion of four specialty courses and 50 logged dives.

NAUI

In NAUI, the Master Diver course is an advanced certification designed to further develop knowledge and skills, and prepare divers for leadership-level training.

Military Diving

In military diving, the term Master Diver refers to a senior diving rank and qualification, particularly in the United States Navy and British Royal Navy.

United States Navy

In the United States Navy, a Master Diver is a warfare rating and qualification given to members who are competent in underwater diving and salvage. They are the highest-ranking enlisted members in the Navy's diving community.

British Royal Navy

In the British Royal Navy, the Master Diver is a qualification given to members who have completed the Long Diving Course and have extensive experience and expertise in military diving operations.

See Also

• Diving certifications
• Underwater diving
• Scuba diving