Become an SSI Navigation Specialty Diver

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater.

You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive.

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

SSI Underwater Navigator Course Overview

• the planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of underwater navigation
• methods of estimating distances underwater
• natural navigation techniques
• using underwater patterns
• dive site relocation techniques
• compass navigation techniques

The goals of The SSI Underwater Navigator Course training are:

to develop the student’s practical knowledge of underwater navigation
to enable the student to plan, organise and make dives using natural and compass navigation techniques