PADI DSMB Specialty

PADI DSMB SPECIALTY

As you start to venture further afield with your diving, you will quickly learn the importance of alerting people on the surface to your position underwater. A delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB or SMB) is an essential piece of equipment for any dive.r Whether you need to summon the boat to pick you up after a dive, find a missing buddy, ascend without a fixed reference line, warn off boat traffic, or even request extra cylinders.

This course will teach you how to easily, safely, and reliably deploy a DSMB; giving you the peace of mind that you are comfortable using this essential (though initially daunting) piece of equipment whenever you may need to.

What do I need to start?

• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old

What will I do?

Upon completing the PADI Surface Marker Buoy Speciality, you should be able to understand:

• The various uses of an SMB or DSMB
• The differences between each type and color of the marker buoy
• The advantages and disadvantages of various types of reels
• Deployment of a DSMB from underwater
• Considerations of deployment location based on hazards and current conditions
• Preparation of equipment before and after deployment

How long will it take?

• 2 dives over one day

What will I need?

You will need to provide your own DSMB and Spool - or you can rent from us

Where can I go from here?

Knowing how to use an SMB is especially useful for Boat and Drift dives. It also comes in very handy for the majority of dive trips and holidays, which are largely sea or boat dives. Be confident in launching an DSMB.

As a PADI Specialty and part of the adventures in diving program, this course will count towards your Master Scuba Diver rating. Let other divers know where you are with the PADI SMB Diver Speciality.