Training launched for emergency dive system

Mini B systems have been designed in the UK to be kept available for immediate use and to enable the wearer to enter the water with sufficient diving time to perform basic tasks and repairs.

The training course has already been launched in the UK and is about to be introduced in the United States. It enables marine workers and crew members to gain all of the know how and experience needed to scuba dive safely to depths of 9m using the advanced Mini B system. It cannot, however, replace the support provided by professional contract divers.

‘There are many occasions when it would be helpful to be able to find out what is happening beneath the surface of the water, said Rob Hart, managing director of Mini B Shallow Water Scuba Products Ltd. ‘It consequently makes good sense for every crew to include a couple of people who are trained Mini B divers. It is quick, easy and inexpensive to achieve, yet the benefits can be priceless. When the course is combined with the low cost of the equipment it becomes possible for anyone to obtain everything they need for a lifetime of safe shallow water diving for under £1,000.’

The courses are run by the PSA International training agency and are delivered in three stages. The theory section of the course is completed online at times convenient for the student. This is followed by a swimming pool session and the course concludes with a dive in open water and the awarding of a certificate that confirms the trainee’s ability.

The Mini B product range includes the C-Pro model that has been designed specifically for seafarers and boat owners so that it is available for instant use. It consists of a compact and hardwearing cordura back pack that neatly contains all of its components stored fully assembled and ready for use. The C-Pro features its own buoyancy, which is a vital safety feature and uses a five litre air cylinder that is positioned at right angles across the wearer’s back for superior stability.