Pro Dive Cairns Achieves an Australian First

Quicksilver
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 05:32:15 +0000
Pro Dive Cairns

150,000th PADI Certified Diver
In an Australian first, leading Cairns dive operator, Pro Dive Cairns, has achieved the unique status of 150,000 PADI certifications on Monday 20 June 2016. With 22 people on board representing seven countries including Germany, USA and Denmark, Felix Tam became the 150,000th diver on exiting the water. Felix is a Canadian Optometrist currently working in Townsville and was certified by PADI Instructor Simon Daxer. PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) is the largest dive education company in the world and have acknowledged that Pro Dive Cairns’ achievement is an Australia first and just the second dive operator in the world to achieve this number of PADI certifications. Commenting on the company’s milestones, Quicksilver Group Managing Director Tony Baker said, “We are extremely proud of our achievements and the reputation Pro Dive Cairns has built over the years. The fact that so many people have chosen Pro Dive Cairns to teach them to dive is very satisfying and reflects our philosophy and commitment to providing the best possible dive education and trips over many years.” Paul Lim, General Manager Pro Dive Cairns added, “Our longevity in business over the past 33 years, is an outstanding testament to our partnership with PADI and the dedication and professionalism of all our staff, as well the quality and reputation of our product.” Travelling to Cairns to celebrate this milestone, are PADI President and CEO, Drew Richardson, and PADI Asia Pacific Vice President of Training, Sales & Field Services, Danny Dwyer. Danny remarked, “Our entire team at PADI would like to congratulate the team at Pro Dive Cairns on reaching the remarkable milestone of 150,000 PADI students. Our two companies have shared a strong and successful business partnership over 33 years and we look forward to many more.” Established in 1983, Pro Dive Cairns has built an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s premier dive schools and liveaboard dive trip operators. Today, with a team of 67 local staff, Pro Dive owns and operates a purpose built 5 Star PADI Diver Training Centre as well as three premier 25 metre liveaboard vessels that conduct 3 day / 2 night trips to the Outer Reefs off Cairns six times each week, all year round.