Nico Dives Cool Bali

SSI Technical Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty Course

Precision Propulsion for the Technical Diver

Ready to take your scuba diving adventures in Bali to the next level? The SSI Technical Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Specialty course with Nico Dives Cool Bali is your ticket to effortlessly exploring Bali’s stunning coral reefs, extensive underwater landscapes, and looking efficiently for the Mola-Mola Sunfish while conserving your energy and time.

This Technical DPV specialty course is the perfect way to explore more with less effort.

Why Choose the SSI Technical DPV Specialty Course in Bali?

The SSI Technical DPV Specialty course at Nico Dives Cool Bali is for divers who want to cover more distance on Bali walls and reefs. In technical diving, a DPV isn’t just for fun it is a tool to help you manage heavy gear, keep your effort low at depth, and reach dive sites that are usually too far to swim to.

Advantages of using a technical DPV in technical diving :

● Mitigate CO2 & Hypercapnia: On deep Coral walls or in the current, physical exertion causes CO2 buildup. A DPV allows you to glide through the water, keeping your heart rate low and your safety margins high.
● The Ultimate Mola-Mola Tool: Don’t wait for the Sunfish to come to you. Use the speed of the SEACRAFT GO to cover massive sections of the deep thermoclines in Crystal Bay or Candidasa, significantly increasing your encounter rate.
● Extend the length of your dives: Dive in Tulamben from the Drop Off to the USAT Liberty wreck, or explore the huge coral plateaus and slopes of Nusa Penida to look for Mola Mola in a single dive, all without the gas penalty of swimming.
● Precision Gas Management: Lower your Respiratory Minute Volume (RMV) by letting the motor do the work, leaving more gas for your bottom time and decompression.

Technical diving in Bali’s currents is about more than skill; it’s about being efficient. Taking the SSI Technical DPV course in Bali with Nico Dives Cool gives you a massive advantage. You’ll learn to handle the current without breaking a sweat, move heavy gear easily, and see parts of the reef that other divers can’t reach.

We Use the SEACRAFT GO!

At Nico Dives Cool Bali, we train with the SEACRAFT GO. It is the preferred precision tool for technical open-water diving around Bali, specifically engineered to handle the demands of heavy gear and strong currents.

● Performance: High thrust-to-weight ratio to push through Bali’s challenging currents.

● Reliability: Built for the high-demand scenarios of technical diving where efficiency is non-negotiable.
● Compact Power: Easy to handle during boat entries and exits in Sanur or Padang Bai.

Explore more, cover longer distances, reduce effort and dive smarter around Bali with the SEACRAFT GO.

Course Overview & Schedule

The SSI DPV Course is now available at Nico Dives Cool Bali for both recreational and technical divers.

Duration: 3 Days (Technical)

Schedule for the SSI Technical DPV Course :

Day 1: Theory & Confined Water: In-depth equipment briefing, gas and battery planning, mastering buoyancy, and trim with the DPV and tech gear.air sharing with dpv/ascent.

Day 2: Open Water Skills: Two dives focusing on technical maneuvers, failure drills, and navigation on Bali’s best coral reefs.

Day 3: Technical DPV explorations: Two full technical dives applying your skills on Bali’s best dive spots.

Where You Will Dive

During your diving training, you will gain practical skills while exploring some of Bali’s most stunning open water locations in Bali using a DPV. Potential Bali dive sites for this course include:

Technical DPV in Tulamben

Navigate deep lava walls and volcanic slopes from 40 to 60 meters, passing gorgonian fans and thriving reef life. Use your DPV to search for sharks, Mola-Mola, and rare macro species while enjoying calm conditions and ideal decompression profiles.

Technical DPV in Kubu

Explore the deep Boga Wreck and the dramatic Canyon, traversing volcanic depths and ridges between 40 and 60 meters. This area offers diverse terrain and clear, calm conditions perfect for advanced DPV exploration and great decompression dives.

Technical DPV in Amed

Ride your DPV along steep walls at Jemeluk reaching 50 meters, rich with fish and sponges, before ascending to vibrant plateaus. Finish your dive at the famous Pyramids, using your DPV to cover ground across these thriving artificial reefs.

Technical DPV in Padang Bai

Use your DPV for long, easy searches between 20 and 40 meters to reveal hidden macro treasures like Rhinopias and frogfish. Traverse Shark Point and the Jepun Wreck, cruising coral slopes and pinnacles before ascending through vibrant reefs for decompression.

Technical DPV in Candidasa

Ride your DPV through the Gili Tepekong tunnel to reach deep coral plateaus and walls between 40 and 55 meters. Explore Gili Mimpang’s massive reefs and the Gili Biaha shark cave, using your power to handle strong currents and cover the best spots for Mola-Mola and reef sharks. Finish your dive along rich, vibrant walls while completing decompression in these exciting and diverse deep waters.

Technical DPV in Nusa Penida

Ride your DPV along the five-kilometer north coast reef for long drift dives, or use it at Crystal Bay and Blue Corner to handle unpredictable currents. Head down to deep slopes and walls between 30 and 50 meters to increase your chances of spotting Mola-Mola, marble rays, and thresher sharks. Finish your diving day at Manta Point, cruising the deep walls to look for Mola-Mola and coral plateaus to find manta rays and bamboo sharks while completing decompression.

Ready to Master Technical DPV diving around Bali?

Advanced Skills for Technical Open-Water Exploration

We focus on the skills needed to manage a DPV alongside a technical configuration (Twinset, Sidemount, or CCR) in open water:

● Tow-Behind Logistics: Mastering the clip-off and towing techniques with multiple-stage cylinders.
● Technical Failure Management: Practicing “runaway motor” drills and towing a disabled teammate while managing your own deco requirements.
● Blue-Water Navigation: maintaining precise headings and depth control during blue-water crossings or drift dives.
● Descent & Ascent Procedures: Managing the DPV during controlled descents to deep walls and during long decompression stops.

This is a great way to see Bali underwater. You will finish the Technical DPV course feeling safe and ready for adventure. Join the SSI Technical DPV SPECIALITY course at Nico Dives Cool Bali to experience the ocean in a new way and get the best of technical diving in Bali.

Experience Summary

Pre-requisites:

● Proof of Tech certification (SSI, TDI, PADI TecRec, IANTD, GUE, etc.).
● Insurance: Must cover technical diving depths.

All Inclusive:

Learning Materials (SSI e-learning)
Technical DPV Certification
Transport in air-conditioned bus to and from training site(s)
Experienced Tech DPV Instructor speaking English, French, or Indonesian
3-day course including confined water sessions, 2 open water dives and 2 technical dives, all with DPV.
Recreational equipment is provided for free if needed,
Technical equipment available for rental
DPV rental is included in the course
Porter available to carry the equipment/tank to and from the dive sites
Toilet, shower, and changing rooms
Oxygen Kit and First Aid available on-site
Drinks, snacks and lunch
Free WIFI at the dive shop