Master Diver
Encyclopedia
Master Diver usually refers to an experienced person in Underwater diving
or Scuba diving
. In more formal settings, this may refer to someone who has completed a qualification program to receive the designation.
For the United States military:
In recreational diving
:
Underwater diving
Underwater diving is the practice of going underwater, either with breathing apparatus or by breath-holding .Recreational diving is a popular activity...
or Scuba diving
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
. In more formal settings, this may refer to someone who has completed a qualification program to receive the designation.
For the United States military:
- United States Navy Master Diver
- United States Army Master Diver
In recreational diving
Recreational diving
Recreational diving or sport diving is a type of diving that uses SCUBA equipment for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment. In some diving circles, the term "recreational diving" is used in contradistinction to "technical diving", a more demanding aspect of the sport which requires greater levels...
:
- Master Scuba DiverMaster SCUBA DiverMaster Scuba Diver is a scuba diving certification level provided by several North American diver training agencies, such as National Association of Underwater Instructors , Professional Association of Diving Instructors , Scuba Diving International , and Scuba Schools International .Although the...
, a non-professional certification - DivemasterDivemasterA Divemaster is a diving qualification used throughout most of the world in scuba diving for a diver who has overall responsibility for a group of divers...
, a professional certification