CCR Mine Diver
This specialized rebreather certification qualifies divers to conduct safe mine diving using closed-circuit rebreathers, achieving exceptional efficiency and minimal gas consumption in overhead mine passages. The course teaches CCR operation in silt-prone zero-visibility mine atmospheres, emergency mine bailout procedures on CCR, and comprehensive mine navigation protocols adapted for rebreather diving. Maximum training depth is 132 fsw (40 msw).
Prerequisites
Standard Entry: IANTD RCCR Introductory Mine Diver + IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver + 50 logged rebreather dives. Direct Entry: IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver + 100 logged rebreather dives, minimum 18 years old.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Demonstrate mastery of CCR operation in silt-heavy mine atmospheres, zero-visibility navigation on rebreather, emergency mine bailout procedures on CCR, and comprehensive mine safety protocols.
Instructors Teaching This Course
United States
Dive Centres Offering This Course
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 CCR Mine Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD CCR Mine Diver?
IANTD's standards require: Standard Entry: IANTD RCCR Introductory Mine Diver + IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver + 50 logged rebreather dives. Direct Entry: IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver + 100 logged rebreather dives, minimum 18 years old.
What is the minimum age for IANTD CCR Mine Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
What does IANTD CCR Mine Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Demonstrate mastery of CCR operation in silt-heavy mine atmospheres, zero-visibility navigation on rebreather, emergency mine bailout procedures on CCR, and comprehensive mine safety protocols.
Where can I take IANTD CCR Mine Diver?
2 dive centres and 6 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD CCR Mine Diver, in Thailand, Mexico and the United States. Each is listed further up this page.