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NAUI launch Mobile App
NAUI Mobile® Launch: A New Era for Profile Management and Digital Accessibility
Leading training agency NAUI Worldwide has officially launched its mobile app to thousands of divers worldwide.
The free NAUI Mobile 1.0 app takes a completely fresh look providing its members and divers (public users) the ability to view their online CORE (Certifications; Online training; Resources; and Educational material) profile.
Mobile application access requires users to log into an existing account or create a new user account. Upon signing in, users can expect to find a suite of features as well as experience premium user options such as digital credential cards (for members), digital certification cards (if purchased or bundled with an original course), profile accessibility, as well as various supportive tools to assist with dive planning.
From a NAUI account, divers can view their CORE profile and NAUI certifications. In addition to these benefits, active members can obtain resources such as the NAUI Standards and Policies Manual, Risk Management Handbook, and various regularly utilized forms straight from their fingertips. In future versions, divers and members will be able to purchase training products, locate a NAUI trainer or facility and update their profiles, among many other features.
“Users can keep certification records with them at all times and review profiles whenever it’s convenient for them without being tied to a wallet or browser window,” notes Chief Information Officer, Chris Greco. “NAUI members have wanted this tool for some time, and this mobile platform makes it all possible.”
Developed by a team of active members and staff, NAUI Mobile’s dive calculator fulfills the needs of both entry-level and dive leaders by determining MOD, EAD, and gas mix calculations – a tool available for both the beginner and established diver.
“NAUI Mobile 1.0 received great reviews and feedback during its soft launch this November at DEMA Show 2018 in Las Vegas. Members and public users of all ages were impressed by the level of accessibility and interaction of its features,” said Greco. “We are already busy preparing for the next phase of development and couldn’t be more optimistic about the future of NAUI’s mobility.”
NAUI Worldwide Mobile App is available as a free download for iOS devices in the iTunes App Store and Android through Google Play.
Stay tuned for additional features and components planned for NAUI Mobile 2.0. Future enhancements will add even more functionality, including tools for today’s diver and translations to serve an international community.
For more information about NAUI visit their website by clicking here.
Blogs
TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 3
Today we are diving one of the outer reefs from an inflatable. As we reach the bottom, a reef octopus eases its way into the cover of a small crack in the coral while displaying it’s incredible ability to change colour. They are arguably one of the most charismatic of reef dwellers and it is always exciting for me to simply hover and watch. I would have spent longer and waited for it to come and investigate me, but as dive time is limited we wanted to move on and find a turtle.
The waters around Somabay are well protected and hold a rich variety of marine life. The reef edges are thriving colonies of coral and shoaling fish, while nearer the sea bed plenty of wildlife is still to be found.
Then we located the turtles. They are very used to divers and so show little concern when slowly approached. In fact occasionally one will come over to see what you are doing. There is always huge excitement when diving with a turtle. The shear thrill of sharing a moment with another species.
What a fantastic way to finish a wonderful few days diving and I would like to thank SOMABAY, ORCA DIVING and THE BREAKERS for making my stay such a good one.
I had a great time, with diving everyday either on the house reef or on one of the offshore reefs by inflatable or larger day boat. Orca diving provided high quality equipment and facilities while the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Breakers was right on the coast with nice rooms, good food and once again friendly staff making the whole trip a real pleasure.
Soma Bay covers an entire peninsula and is home to several resorts as well as residential compounds.
As well as scuba diving, Somabay caters for many other sports and activities, and so is perfect for families as well as individuals and/or groups. And of course there is always time to lay peacefully on the beach under the Egyptian sun.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
Blogs
TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 2
Day three of my trip to Somabay and we were spending the day on the Lady Christina and diving on the wreck of the Salem Express.
Diving wrecks for me is always one of mixed emotions. The excitement of diving a wreck is more than often tempered by the thought of loss of life when she sank. The Salem Express was a passenger ship and a roll-on/roll-off ferry travelling from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Safaga, Egypt. Most passengers were of poor class travelling home from their holidays while around 150 people were returning home from their pilgrimage to Mecca.
The ship struck a reef and sank within 20 minutes. Passengers were trapped below deck and the ship was filled with fear and panic.
The wreck area is strewn with personal belongings from the crew and passengers such as a transistor radio and a flat iron for clothes. A diver at sometime has put them in a prominent place to be seen.
Tragically only one life boat was launched while the others went down with the ship. More than 600 men, women and children lost their lives here.
It’s a stark reminder that the sea can be unforgiving and so when we dive on such wrecks we should do so with humble regard.
Returning to the surface, shoals of fish are gathered under our boat and seem to be welcoming us back into the light.
Back at the Breakers I sat in the dining area with a beer and a very good meal while my thoughts still remained with the day’s dive on the Salem Express.
Check in for part 3 tomorrow for Jeff’s last day of diving with Somabay on the off-shore reefs looking for turtles.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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