DPV Diving
Technical DPV Diving
Lanzarote is full of hidden gems, both above and below the water. With a DPV, you can explore them all with ease!
Increase your range: Learn to use a DPV
The SSI Technical DPV Diving is hands-on, fast-paced, and packed with skill-building moments—ideal for divers looking to take their underwater mobility and efficiency to the next level. You’ll learn to handle powerful Diver Propulsion Vehicles with precision and control.
This course Ready to glide through your dives like never before?
Why should I use a DPV
- Cover more ground underwater
- Save gas & extend bottom time
- Add the thrill factor to every dive
- Perfect for tec & exploration dives
- Enhances team coordination
- Dive into complex environments
- Minimal environmental impact
- Builds advanced diving skills
- And above all — it’s seriously fun!
What You’ll Do in the SSI DPV Diving Course
Dry Land Training
Before hitting the water, you’ll build a solid foundation with essential land-based skills:
- Equipment Assembly – Learn how to properly set up your DPV system
- Pre-Dive checks – Ensure everything is functioning safely and smoothly before the dive
- Equipment Care – Understand how to maintain your DPV for reliability and longevity
In-Water Skills
Once you’re in the water, you’ll practice a full range of hands-on skills, including:
- Tow-Cord Adjustment – Optimize your setup for comfort and control
- Buoyancy Check with DPV – Dial in your trim while managing propulsion
- DPV Positioning & Turns – Navigate with precision using standard and 360° turning techniques
- Switching Arms – Maintain control of a DPV using either arm
- Surface Air Consumption Rate Check – Monitor and evaluate your gas consumption with a DPV
- Runaway DPV Drill – Learn how to safely handle a malfunctioning DPV
- Flooded DPV Recovery – Practice recovery techniques in case of a flooded unit
- Gas-Sharing Ascent – Team-based emergency protocols while managing a DPV
- Underwater DSMB Deployment – Signal your ascent safely, even while handling a scooter
