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Olivier van Overbeek joins Scubaverse as Technical Editor
Scubaverse Media is delighted to announce that Olivier van Overbeek has joined the Scubaverse Team as Technical Editor.
Oli started diving in 1998 while on holiday in the south of France. He instantly fell in love with the underwater world, and as soon as he returned home to his native Holland, signed up with famed Dutch wreck explorer Ben Stiefelhagen. A few months later, he moved to the south of England and continued diving and learning with BSAC.
From 2000-2008 he enjoyed the popular diving that was on offer on the south coast of England at the time, and joined as many dives as time and money would allow. After spending several years diving all around the globe, Oli decided to become an instructor and did so in Central America with PADI.
After attending a lecture with Steve Lewis he decided to find a more technically-oriented agency and wanted to help make changes to the industry. It wasn’t long until he met Paul Toomer who at that point had just joined RAID, and decided to jump on board. After joining RAID he started working with and learning from Paul directly, and in 2015 joined the first RAID ITD program.
Oli holds user level Open and Closed circuit tickets from CMAS, BSAC, PADI, NOB, IANTD, TDI, and of course RAID and is qualified to dive on five different CCR’s. He’s also been a factory test diver for various brands. Currently he co-runs Diving Matrix with Paul Toomer, manages DiveLife in Manchester, and is actively involved behind the scenes with DiveRAID.
On joining Scubaverse Oli said:
“I’m very pleased to accept the position of Technical Editor for Scubaverse. After working with Dave and his team for several years now it felt only natural to take the next step and expand Scubaverse’s footprint into the technical realm on a more permanent basis.”
Welcome to the Scubaverse Team Oli!
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
NovoScuba
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