The Underwater Centre Fremantle will give you a unique opportunity to dive to 50 metres in an operational recompression chamber. A superb educational experience, qualified recreational divers will encounter first hand the effects of nitrogen narcosis, gas density and much more!

On this page you will find information on the dive details, prerequisite criteria, dive synopsis, and what's included in the dive.

 Course Details

•  Duration - 2.5 Hours.

•  Location - The Underwater Centre Fremantle.

•  Minimum Number - 6.

•  Maximum Number - 7.

•  Price - AUD$360.00 per group of divers (regardless of numbers).

•  Deposit - An AUD$60.00 deposit is required prior to the commencement date to     confirm the event.

 Prerequisite Criteria

Participants must meet the following prerequisites:

•  Hold a recognised diving qualification (open water or above).

•  Have a current diving medical or complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire.

•  Be at least 18 years of age.

•  Sign a liability release.

Divers should also consider the following points before participating in the chamber dive:

•  Alcohol: Alcohol is a predisposing factor to decompression illness. You will be     undertaking a deep 50 metre chamber dive. It will be a requirement for safety that     you restrict the consumption of alcohol in the 24 hours before the dive. You should not     consume alcohol after midnight on the night before the commencement of the dive.

•  Diving Within The Past 48 Hours: Previous deep dives and repetitive dives are     predisposing factors to decompression illness. Please restrict dives in the 48 hours     prior to the commencement of the chamber dive to depths less than 20 metres. You     will be required to inform your instructor of any dives undertaken in the week prior to     the chamber dive at the commencement of your experience.

•  Ears: Healthy ears and proper Eustachian tube function are essential for safe and     enjoyable diving. This is particularly so for chamber operations. If you have had     difficulty in the past equalising your ears please notify your instructor at the     commencement of your dive.

•  Claustrophobia: Some students with a predisposition to claustrophobia may find     chamber operations a little daunting. Please let your instructor know. We are keen to     make your experience enjoyable and can assist you in this area.

•  Flying after Diving: You should not plan to fly for at least 24 to 48 hours after the     chamber dive.

 Course Synopsis

Divers will undertake an hour of theory instruction covering the uses and limitations of compression chambers, their layout, function, risks and hazards. On completion of the theory lesson divers undertake a 50-metre chamber dive and self-assessment test.

 Inclusions

Divers will receive a Chamber Dive participation certificate.