Advanced Wreck dive

Hurghada, a diving mecca on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, offers more than just vibrant reefs.
For experienced divers seeking thrilling challenges, the region’s advanced wreck dives provide an unparalleled adventure. These dives delve into deeper, more complex shipwrecks, demanding advanced skills, meticulous planning, and a deep respect for the underwater environment.

The Appeal of Advanced Wreck Diving:

Advanced wreck diving pushes the boundaries of recreational diving, requiring divers to navigate intricate structures, manage deeper depths, and handle potential hazards. These dives offer:
Exploration of Deeper Wrecks: Access to shipwrecks lying at depths beyond the reach of most recreational divers.
Intricate Navigation: The need to navigate through complex wreck structures, often with limited visibility.
Enhanced Skill Development: Opportunities to refine advanced diving skills, such as trimix diving, deep air, and advanced buoyancy control.
A Sense of Accomplishment: The satisfaction of successfully completing challenging dives and exploring hidden underwater worlds.

Hurghada’s Advanced Wreck Dive Sites:

Abu Nuhas’s Deeper Wrecks:
While Abu Nuhas is known for its accessible wrecks, some lie at depths requiring advanced training.
Portions of the Giannis D, the Kimon M, and other wrecks extend into deeper waters, demanding advanced skills.
These dives require careful planning, proper gas mixtures, and a high level of situational awareness.
Offshore Wrecks:
Some shipwrecks lie further offshore, requiring extended boat trips and advanced diving skills.
These sites often offer pristine conditions and less frequent visitation, providing a unique diving experience.
Strong currents can be present in these locations, adding to the level of difficulty.

Essential Skills and Certifications:

Advanced Nitrox/Trimix: These certifications are essential for diving to deeper depths and managing gas mixtures.
Wreck Penetration: This specialty course teaches divers how to safely navigate inside wrecks.
Deep Diving: This certification provides training in managing the risks associated with deep dives.
Decompression Procedures: Understanding and practicing decompression procedures is crucial for advanced wreck dives.
Excellent Buoyancy control: This is always important, but even more so inside of a wreck.

Safety Considerations:

Thorough Dive Planning: Advanced wreck dives require meticulous planning, including gas planning, decompression schedules, and emergency procedures.
Redundant Equipment: Divers should carry redundant equipment, such as backup dive computers, lights, and gas supplies.
Buddy Awareness: Maintaining close buddy contact and clear communication is essential.
Situational Awareness: Divers must remain aware of their surroundings and potential hazards at all times.
Respect the Wreck: Even more so than on a regular wreck dive, the diver should be extremely careful to not damage the wreck, or stir up silt.