TDI Advanced Wreck Diver Course — Subic Bay
- dive where few divers dare to go
TDI Advanced Wreck DiverCourse — Subic Bay
- dive where few divers dare to go
Master penetration, advanced survey and safe wreck practices with Frontier Tech Divers — the Philippines’ most experienced provider for TDI Advanced Wreck Diver training.
We teach regularly in Subic Bay and offer special instruction in Coron Bay for advanced wreck scenarios where few local shops can deliver this level of training.
Our technical wreck diver training is second to none. Rick Kirkham has been diving the Subic & Coron Wrecks since 1994 and can help you explore the depths of some amazing wrecks
WHY TRAIN WITH FRONTIER TECH DIVERS?
Train with the experts
Led by Rick Kirkham. A TDI Instructor Trainer with 25 years technical expedition background
More experience than local shops: Our instructors have delivered more Advanced Wreck courses in Subic Bay and the Philippines than most local dive centers combined— meaning safer drills, deeper practical knowledge, and tailored guidance for local wrecks.
Real-world, location-specific training: We structure the course around actual Subic Bay wrecks (and Coron Bay on request), teaching skills that translate directly to the local diving environment.
Small groups & personalized coaching: Maximum student-to-instructor ratios to ensure individualized supervision during penetrations and decompression planning.
Safety-first approach: Redundant team skills, proven procedures for lines & silt management, and advanced emergency management scenarios. All of this takes time. Expect to do 450+ minutes of in-water training – way beyond the course minimum of 100 minutes
Extend Your Limits - Course Overview
Every technical diver will benefit from this demanding program that hones precision, discipline, and control under pressure. The TDI Advanced Wreck Diver course is a true technical course that builds advanced problem-solving, gas planning, and team management skills—elevating your skills far beyond non-overhead diving. You will certified after a minimum of seven dives, six of which are full overhead
Tech divers that perform well on this course with have great fundamental skills – buoyancy, trim, breathing, controlled finning, self- , situational- and global-awareness
Peso 25,000 instructor fee, plus expenses
Course outcomes & certification
On successful completion you’ll receive the TDI Advanced Wreck Diver certification and verified log endorsements for penetration skills, survey techniques, and advanced emergency procedures — recognized worldwide by technical dive operators.
Format: Classroom + multiple in-water sessions (penetration practice, progressive complexity).
Duration: Typically 4–5 days (custom scheduling available).
Advanced wreck penetration planning & line use (primary/secondary lines, tie-offs)
Wreck mapping & survey techniques (documentation, buoyancy for fragile environments)
Advanced navigation and team coordination inside wrecks
Silt control, light discipline, and communication protocols for confined spaces
Proper use of equipment for penetration (reels, DSMBs, high-capacity lights, cutting tools)
Accident prevention & emergency procedures (lost line, zero visibility escapes)
Gas planning & redundant systems appropriate for deeper wreck operations
Location and Logistics
Diving Subic and Coron Bays
Prerequisites & equipment
Prerequisites:
- Minimum certification for our training: TDI Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures (or equivalent)
- Certified as an SDI Wreck Diver or Cavern Diver (or equivalent)
- Minimum fitness & documented recent tech dive experience (we’ll review your logbook).
Equipment required: Basic tech set, either backmount or sidemount + recommended penetration kit (primary light, back up light, cutter, back up cutter, primary reel, spools x 2, SMB, line arrows x 8, cookie x 2)
Rental equipment is available on site if booked in advance