A diver examining an engine order telegraph on the wreck of the SS Steuben

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WreckIANTD

RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver

Last updated September 7, 2026

Recreational rebreather wreck diving for exploring wreck exteriors and light-penetration areas on rebreather. This course teaches wreck hazard recognition, navigation around intact structures, line-following, and rebreather performance in wreck environments. Combines wreck exploration skills with rebreather efficiency, ideal for wreck-heavy dive destinations where external-only exploration provides access to remarkable underwater structures.

Prerequisites

IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent; minimum 20 logged RCCR dives; minimum 18 years old

Standards

What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.

Wreck structure hazard assessment, safe line protocols for non-penetration wreck work, navigation around wreck features, light management in low-visibility wreck environments, rebreather stability in current

Instructors Teaching This Course

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 RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver

What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver?

IANTD's standards require: IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent; minimum 20 logged RCCR dives; minimum 18 years old.

What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver?

IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.

How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver?

IANTD's standards state: Minimum 20 logged RCCR dives.

What does IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver training involve?

According to IANTD's published standards: Wreck structure hazard assessment, safe line protocols for non-penetration wreck work, navigation around wreck features, light management in low-visibility wreck environments, rebreather stability in current.

Where can I take IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver?

1 dive centre and 9 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Non-Penetration Wreck Diver, in the United States and Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.