Adv. Mine - Survey Diver
This specialized certification qualifies Technical Mine Divers to conduct systematic surveys, mapping, and documentation of flooded mine passages using underwater measurement and photographic techniques, advancing scientific and safety knowledge of mine environments. You'll learn baseline placement, careful measurement under zero-visibility overhead conditions, and data recording protocols specific to mine archaeology and mining heritage documentation. Mine survey diving enables participation in industrial heritage projects, mining research, and systematic documentation of flooded mining sites.
Prerequisites
IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent), minimum 25 logged mine dives, minimum 18 years old. Training depth limited by current mine certification.
Instructors Teaching This Course
United States
Thailand
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Thailand
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent), minimum 25 logged mine dives, minimum 18 years old. Training depth limited by current mine certification.
What is the minimum age for IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 25 logged mine dives.
Where can I take IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver?
1 dive centre and 4 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Adv. Mine - Survey Diver, in the United States and Thailand. Each is listed further up this page.