Diver Propulsion Vehicle

Diver Propulsion Vehicles is important diving equipment that is most commonly used by scuba divers around the world to maximize their diving range underwater. Since there is a limited availability of breathing gas, most scuba divers who want to venture long distances or dive deeper use the diver propulsion vehicle or DPV to help them cover the distance.

Just like the way you have to learn how to drive a car, you will need to learn how to use the DPV. The only problem is that you will not find DPV learning schools in your neighborhood but you will definitely find some courses at the nearest PADI or NAUI schools. Diver Propulsion Vehicle offers a lot of scope for entertainment in the underwater territory. You can do all this consuming very little time as DPVs help you to scoot through water in not time and they can be used in a boat dive as well as a shore dive.

A Driver Propulsion Vehicle consists of a position propeller, whose pitch size varies with the equipment, which gives you the room to adjust run time and speed to match your needs. This will actually eliminate all possible exertion that can extend your dive time at a site. DPVs are very useful for long diving journeys at a depth where navigation is considered easy. Most of the diving activities such as the technical diving and cave diving make use of DPVs.

Overview of the course


It is one of the most enjoyable courses in diving. You will get to learn a lot of things and be able to apply it while diving. The primary objective of the course is to explain in detail the use of DPVs and how it functions in different conditions. The hazards and problems faced while diving using DPVs will also be taught in the course. Limitation of equipments is another key aspect of learning. General diver etiquette will be briefed out. Also, the instructors will explain how to preserve the aquatic life and not destroy it when you are driving a DPV underwater.

Requirements for the course

Minimum qualification is 12 years of age. An open water diver certificate at the junior level or any certification from a reputed institution will be required.

So if you are ready then take the DIVE!!