Through compliance, cooperative programs  and strong leadership the staff of SEADOG integrates the use of South African Training standards and international guidance from IMCA, IOGP and IDSA to ensure training is current and industry related.

Occupational Health and Safety is a fundamental aspect of commercial diving and SEADOG is directed by Bridget Thomson (Mamma Africa!) 

Registered Nurse  - post grad degree Occupational Health.

Diving and Submarine Medicine

Diving Supervisor

IMCA Diver medic Course Director

KMDSI Hat Technician

SEADOG'S training commences with safety awareness and hazard identification to ensure students can manage their own health and safety.

SEADOG is the first South African school to have adopted the principles of training under the South African Qualifications Authority and actively participates  with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). A Quality Council established in terms of the Skills Development Act.  Its role is to oversee the design, implementation, assessment and certification of occupational qualifications.

Instructors and Supervisors are trained in Advanced Facilitation Skills,  Supervisory Management Skills and Coaching and Mentoring over and above their  normal Diving supervisory roles. 

Maintenance & Projects

Dan Harvey 

South African Navy Mixed Gas (first on course)

South African Class 2 Air Diver (50m) Cert No 2428

South African Class Two Supervisor (50m) Cert No 4203

IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Cert No 6631

French Class 3 (mixed gas/closed bell) Cert No 070/06 111A

Lloyds Diver Inspector Ticket Cert No MSL 0604002/03

IMCA Diver Medic Cert No C-DOCDM/040614 

Kirby Morgan Hat Technician Cert No DI 366

Assistant Life Support Technician 

Hydro weld underwater vertical welding course

Diving Auditors Course (NHC)