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Cmas




The Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) is the World Underwater Federation. CMAS is the international umbrella organisation for Diver Training Organizations . It was founded in Monaco on January 10 , 1959 .


QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

CMAS has a Star system for grading diver and instructor qualifications and certifications:

Scuba Diving certifications
  • 1 Star - Entry level

  • 2 Star - Competent diver

  • 3 Star - Supervisor of a recreational diving group

  • 4 Star - Supervisor of a diving project


Snorkel diving certifications
  • 1 star - Snorkel Diver

  • 2 star - Snorkel Diver

  • 3 star - Snorkel Diver


Instructor certifications
  • 1 Star - Pool work and lecturing

  • 2 Star - Open water instructor

  • 3 Star - Instructor trainer

  • Nitrox instructor

  • Confirmed Nitrox instructor

  • Photo instructor level I

  • Cave diver instructor level II

  • Marine Science instructor level I

  • Apnea instructor

  • Rebreather instructor


Speciality certifications

Apnea


SPORTS

CMAS organises the following sports:


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