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SPECIALISE/DELAYED SURFACE MARKER BUOY (DSMB) DIVERThalassa · Aethelgard Trinity
Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver
Master the skill of deploying a DSMB from depth to signal surface boats, mark your position, and maintain steady safety stops in open ocean currents.
Maximum 2 : 1
Student : Instructor
Course format
1D
Dives
2 open water dives
Prerequisite
(Jr) Open Water Diver
Minimum age
12
Languages
English · 中文 · Cantonese
RM 1,100/ pax
What is this course for?
DSMB Diver builds essential safety confidence for drift diving, boat diving, and offshore waters.
You learn how to prepare, deploy, and reel a DSMB efficiently from depth while holding steady neutral buoyancy and clear buddy communication.
What you'll learn
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- Select appropriate DSMB sizes, colors, spools, and line reels for various conditions.
- Rig and stow your DSMB system for quick, tangle-free deployment.
- Deploy a DSMB smoothly from depth while maintaining buoyancy and depth control.
- Use the DSMB line as a stable ascent reference during safety stops.
- Signal dive boats effectively and manage surface line recovery upon surfacing.
How it works
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01
PREPARE
Learn the equipment choices, safety considerations and setup habits that make DSMB use more manageable.
02
DEPLOY
Practise controlled DSMB deployment and line management while maintaining buoyancy and buddy awareness.
03
ASCEND
Apply the system through an ascent and surface recovery so DSMB use becomes part of a complete dive procedure.
What you'll need
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- A suitable DSMB and reel/spool are required for the course.
- Bring your own if you want to train with the system you will normally carry.
What's included
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Included
- PADI eLearning
- PADI e-Certification
- 2 open-water training dives
- DYVUM Guild membership
Not Included
- DSMB and reel/spool unless specifically stated as included
- Scuba equipment rental
- Travel insurance
- Dive insurance
- Food & drinks
- Transportation / ferry / boat transfer to island or pool
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
DYVUM is built for divers who want more than just another dive — more skill, more confidence, more stories, a deeper connection with the ocean, and a community to keep exploring with.