SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving Course Malta

The SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving course in Malta is designed for certified divers who want to develop structured wreck diving skills for deeper wreck environments and overhead scenarios.

This course focuses on the critical techniques used in wreck penetration diving, including guideline procedures, navigation inside complex structures, buoyancy control, and contingency planning. Training is delivered by experienced SSI Extended Range instructors and emphasises calm, repeatable procedures that improve safety and confidence when diving wrecks in Malta.

Why Take the SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving Course?

By completing this programme, you will develop the ability to:

• Plan and conduct structured wreck dives with an overhead environment focus

• Use guidelines, reels, and wreck navigation techniques effectively

• Apply disciplined gas management and contingency planning

• Maintain precise buoyancy, trim, and propulsion to avoid contact and silt disturbance

• Respond to realistic emergency scenarios using controlled procedures

If you’re serious about wreck exploration, this course adds structure to your diving, improves control, and helps you approach wreck environments with stronger awareness and safer execution.

Course Structure & Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Development

You will cover wreck diving theory and planning topics including:

• Penetration planning and risk management

• Gas management and emergency gas planning

• Guideline use, line laying, and reel techniques

• Navigation and team procedures inside wreck environments

Practical Diving Sessions

Confined Water Training (1 session):
Develop buoyancy, trim, line handling and emergency drills relevant to overhead environments.

Open Water Training (4 dives):
Progressive wreck dives that build confidence and procedural control, with focus on navigation, guideline techniques, gas management, and emergency scenario handling.

Requirements & Prerequisites

To enrol in SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving, you must meet the following:

• Minimum age: 16 years

• Certification level: SSI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

• Logged dives: minimum 24 dives recommended

• Medical clearance: valid diving medical certificate (where applicable)

Duration & Training Schedule

• Total training: 1 confined water session + 4 open water dives

• Typical duration: 3-4 days

• Flexible scheduling available (subject to weather and logistics)

What’s Included

• Training with certified SSI Extended Range instructors

• SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving certification upon completion

• Use of course-specific equipment as required (twinset/stage cylinders/guidelines – where included in your course package)

• Air and standard gases required for training (as per your gas outline)

(If you want this section to be 100% operationally accurate, confirm whether twinset/stages are included for this course on DS – otherwise I can make this line more neutral.)

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials (purchased separately)

• Trimix gases (if required)

• Personal diving gear (available to rent if required)

Your Next Steps in Technical Diving

After completing your Extended Range Wreck Diving certification, consider advancing your technical skills further:

• SSI Technical Extended Range Trimix – Safe exploration beyond 60 metres.

• SSI Hypoxic Trimix – Dive safely to extreme depths up to 80 or 100 metres.

Explore Iconic Wrecks Safely

The SSI Extended Range Wreck Diving course prepares you thoroughly for safer, confident wreck penetration dives, allowing you to explore historical underwater sites with greater skills and safety awareness.

Contact Us to Book your SSI XR Wreck Diving course today!