Training in underwater skills

This project aimed to enhance the professional skills and safety standards of inshore diving technicians working in the Campania region. The initiative was designed to equip professional fishers with the ability to perform SCUBA and surface-supplied diving interventions, to carry out underwater work in a variety of marine environments, including at shipyards, port docks, tourist ports, fish and mussel farming facilities, as well as in Marine Protected Areas. Operations could include tasks such as installing and maintaining underwater structures, conducting surveys, and supporting fish and mussel farming activities.

Free of charge, the training courses were delivered to groups of 8 to 12 participants, through a series of comprehensive modules, covering topics such as risk prevention, emergency management, underwater operations, and equipment handling. Each course lasted 800 hours, including theoretical instruction and practical internships.