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SSI Instructor News
Instructor renewal
Yes it’s renewal time… so if you’re an SSI pro make sure you have uploaded the required documents onto ‘MySSI’. Remember with SSI the more you teach the less you pay with the pro rewards scheme.
Instructor Course Dates
Next Date for Instructor course is 05/03/17 in Egypt visit https://www.divessi.com/en/myssi/events/ for details.
For details about professional crossovers, please contact your nearest SSI dive centre
New Liability Insurance Programme
SSI and the DiveAssure Association have announced another big step in their global business cooperation. As of January 2018, DiveAssure will be entrusted with running the liability insurance program for SSI Dive Centers, Resorts and Professionals.
The liability insurance plan that was previously offered to SSI Dive Centres through AIG will no longer be available after December 31st, 2017. The new program takes over as of January 1st, 2018 with a new policy issued by CNA Hardy – one of the largest insurance corporations in the world. The new liability policy terms will be pretty much the same as those of the already known AIG policy. Policy limit will be €20 million per claim and €40 million aggregate – by far; the highest level of coverage in the industry, while rates will still be very competitive.
The DiveAssure plans are annual and can be purchased any time throughout the year. Unlike the outgoing program, the new plan will be available also to non-SSI Dive Centres and to individual diving professionals. Information and registration will be available online as of December 1st, 2017 with effective date starting January 1st, 2018.
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Gear Reviews
GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)
In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.
Blogs
Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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