Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver

180€
Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certificate and at least 10 years old.
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Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface can alert others to your location in advance of your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.
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Course Structure

PADI eLearning®

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device, and connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

With Your Instructor

After finishing your independent study, you'll go over a few more details with your instructor, answer any questions you may have and prepare your gear for the upcoming dives!

Scuba Diving

Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:
Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.
Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.
Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.
Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.

Get Your Certificate

After you've successfully completed all of your dives we'll provide you with your Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver certificate!

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.

Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.

If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
Minimum Age
The minimum age for the course is from 10 years old and over.
Other Costs & Equipment
We will provide all the equipment you'll need. Just bring a swimsuit and a towel!

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