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An evening with Blue Abyss – Tonight!
If you’re in or around Chelmsford, UK this evening, don’t miss the chance to hear John Vickers present his vision of Blue Abyss. This ground-breaking project aims to build a state-of-the-art facility that will become the world’s premier aquatic and space extreme environment research, development and training centre.
Brainchild of ex-forces diving instructor and technology consultant John Vickers, planning began back in September 2014 and John has already secured some powerful supporters from the world of aerospace, science, scuba diving and education. This unique aquatic centre will house the largest and deepest indoor pool of its kind globally. Blue Abyss will be located on a 6-acre site at the University of Essex’s Knowledge Gateway Innovation Park in Colchester, providing good national and international transport links.
To find out more, join John tonight at Anglia Ruskin University’s Mike Salmon Building on its Chelmsford campus from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
Hosted by the Institute of Engineering & Technology and Chelmsford Science & Engineering Society, and joined by Mike Hitchens from Pell Frischmann, listen to John exploring human curiosity, describing the journey so far and what lies ahead. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to talk to the team afterwards.
There’s no need to book tickets, just turn up. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please see the Facebook event page or visit http://blueabyss.uk
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One Dive Family: Uniting Our Diving Activities Under SDI
Since 1994, International Training has operated with one core commitment—safety, quality, and innovation in diving education. With the creation of Technical Diving International (TDI), we set a new standard for training technical divers. In the years since, we have proved that if you can train technical divers to safely operate in the most extreme and demanding environments, you can elevate safety for every other diving discipline. What we’ve learned through TDI has shaped the way we approach diving instruction across all levels. Now, we are taking the next step in our journey by unifying all our diving activities under a single umbrella brand, Scuba Diving International (SDI), through the One Dive Family campaign.
Since our founding, we have operated under the same core values of safety, quality, and innovation. These principles were first introduced with TDI, where we pioneered technical diving education and set the gold standard in the industry. TDI’s expertise and leadership in training technical divers laid the foundation for everything we do today. Whether you’re a recreational diver, a freediver, or a public safety professional, you have been benefiting from the same standards that have guided TDI from the very beginning.
By unifying all diving activities under SDI, we are aligning our brand to better reflect the values that have always been at our core. This evolution brings clarity to our brand while maintaining the credibility we have built over the last three decades. With One Dive Family, we recognize that the same values of safety and innovation apply to every diver, no matter their discipline or experience level.
A Family of Diving Specialties
Under the SDI umbrella, we bring together a unique family of diving specialties, each contributing to the broader diving experience while maintaining its distinct focus. Whether you’re a recreational diver seeking adventure, a technical diver exploring deep or hazardous environments with TDI, performing crucial underwater operations as a public safety diver with ERDI, or pushing the boundaries of breath control and performance with PFI, you are part of the same family. By aligning all these specialties under one unified brand, we strengthen the connections between disciplines while preserving their unique expertise.
This unity ensures that every diver benefits from the highest standards of safety, no matter what kind of diving they pursue. Our focus on specialized training has always been what sets us apart, and this unification strengthens that commitment.
A Family of Professionals
At the heart of One Dive Family is our network of instructors and dive centers across the globe. These professionals are the backbone of our organization, ensuring that every diver receives the best possible training and support. By unifying our diving activities under SDI, we are providing a clearer, stronger platform for our instructors to deliver consistent, high-quality education to their students.
This unification strengthens our professional community, creating more opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Whether you’re an instructor specializing in technical diving or a freediving expert, you are part of a global network of professionals committed to helping people explore the underwater world safely.
A Diverse Family of Divers
Diving is a sport for everyone, and at SDI, we celebrate the diversity of our global diving community. One Dive Family is not just a campaign; it’s a reflection of who we are as an organization. From the most experienced technical divers to those just starting out in recreational diving, our community includes people from all walks of life, united by their passion for underwater exploration.
By bringing all our diving activities together under SDI, we are making it easier for new divers to join our family and for experienced divers to explore new disciplines. One Dive Family is about inclusion, accessibility, and fostering a sense of belonging in every diver, no matter their background.
A Family-Run Business with a Global Reach
Since our inception, we have operated as a family-run business, and that personal connection has always been at the heart of what we do. One Dive Family emphasizes that SDI is not just a brand, but a community of people who care about one another and share a love for diving. This close-knit, family-oriented approach has enabled us to grow into one of the most respected and trusted diving certification organizations in the world.
As we move forward, we are excited to continue building on the values that have guided us since 1994, ensuring that every diver, instructor, and dive center feels like part of our One Dive Family.
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