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Panaga Divers: special deals for PADI open water courses in Muara and Miri
If you wish to learn to dive as the season starts then the local commercial operators based in Muara & Miri are offering special deals to Panaga Club members. With the PADI open water certification you will be able to join the Panaga Divers on Panaga Club-KBBC organised trips.
Oceanic Quest Travel and Tour Company (Muara)
PADI Open Water course for Panaga members: B$400 per person with a set of FREE MARES Mask and Snorkel (while stocks last). The course fees includes: PADI Open Water Study Manual, instructor fees, use of scuba equipment, PADI Personal Identification Card, 4 Open Water Dives, 1 confined pool session.
Schedule is flexible as long as instructors are available. We are able to teach in: English, Malay and Chinese.
Tel: +673 2771190
Website: www.oceanicquest.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: No.6 & 6A, Simpang 46, Jalan Perusahaan, Serasa, Muara BT1928
Poni Divers (Muara)
PADI Open Water course for Panaga members: $470 per person includes: Personal copy of the Open Water Diver Digital Manual, Log Book, Equipment Rental, Instructor fee’s, Swimming Pool fee’s, Lunch / Refreshments when on the boat, PADI certification & 2 free fun dives.
Tel: +673-2771778 / +673-7199322.
Website: www.ponidivers.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Serasa | Kompleks Sukan Air Serasa, Pantai Serasa, Brunei Darussalam
Co.Co.Dive (Miri)
Panaga Club members rate RM1260 (BND425) for PADI open water course. The rates are including rental equipment, lunch, soft drinks, pick-ups and drop off at hotels.
Tel: +6 085 414433
Website: www.cocodive.com.my
Email: [email protected]
Address: Lot 2117, Block 9, Jalan Miri-Pujut, MCLD 98000, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
For the latest information on Panaga Divers activities join our facebook page: Panaga Divers or request to be added to the email distribution list for info on upcoming dives and training options: [email protected]
Diving is mainly at weekends / holidays from the Kuala Belait Boat Club to offshore reefs / wrecks. We have limited kit (BCDs/regs) for rental but you will need your own mask, fins, wetsuit as a minimum. Dive costs B$60 per trip (Guest B$80) + equipment rental.
Panaga Divers recognises diver qualification from all other agencies. Divers must dive within the limit of their qualifications & competence and follow BSAC safe diving practices
All divers have to sign a medical waiver and a liability waiver which is renewed annually. It is recommended divers have either DAN insurance or personal medical insurance. As it is a voluntary club divers are expected to help out if they can!
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Coral Cleaning at Pelong rocks
Last sunday june 3rd the Brunei government has organized a reef cleaning activity with local divers.
Two regular PSAC divers Ralf Matthiesen and Claudia Bartenbach have joined in this successful event. Below is a nice article that has been published in the Brunei Times.
Really a job well done !!!
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Celebrate the Sea Festival
Dear divers,This week-end from friday June 7th until sunday June 9th the Empire hotel and Country club will be hosting the “Celebrate the Sea” festival.A great chance to meet the leading professionals in marine biology and underwater photographyFor those interested please find attached the itinerary of this event.Cheers,Barthttp://www.celebratethesea.oneocean.com
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World Ocean Day
Hi Divers,
Below is a great article by Iwan de Lugt. The Brunei government has made a huge step in shark conservation. Hopefully many countries will follow.
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Dear all,
I attended the Open Forum Session on the ban of Shark Products on Saturday, during the World Ocean Day 2013 Celebrate the Sea festival. The forum was well attended, including members of the MIPR fisheries department and quite a few school children.
First of all: it was announced on Saturday that with immediate effect the import and fishing of shark, shark fins and shark products into Brunei is banned. This includes targeting sharks or landing sharks as by-catch by local fishers. Brunei is one of the first countries in the world to implement this ban and the first ASEAN member to do so. The move is a result of a larger effort to counter falling fish (and shark) stocks in Brunei waters, and also counters a recent increase in shark fin imports which was found out not to be for domestic consumption but for re-export with the aim to circumvent several trade regulations in receiving countries…
During the forum, there was a lively discussion focussing on varying aspects of shark fishing and its impact on shark populations. It was discussed that government intervention in the form of bans and quota is one way to attempt sustainable fishery, but that consumer awareness would also play an important role as trade is demand driven. It was pointed out that the shark fin trade is inherently destructive for the marine ecosystem due to the apex-predator position sharks take in the food web; most shark species are easily overfished and the lack of regulation in national and international waters results in population collapse of many species due to short-term profit driven mentality of the industry.
Children in the audience were involved in the discussion and asked questions. John Lu of Sharksavers, one of the panelists, told them that they could make an impact by creating awareness, both at home in their families as well as online using social media.
A more comprehensive account can be found in the attached article and links.
http://borneobulletin.com.bn/index.php/2013/06/09/open-forum-session-on-the-ban-of-shark-products/
http://www.brudirect.com/national/whats-hot/most-viewed/1035-open-forum-session-on-the-ban-of-shark-products
http://borneobulletin.com.bn/index.php/2013/06/09/brunei-bans-shark-trade/
http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2013/06/09/brunei-bans-catching-landing-all-shark-species
Best regards,
Iwan de Lugt
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Try dives in the Panaga Pool
Saturday June 29th PSAC has organized a series of try-dives in the Panaga Pool.
A great opportunity for children and adults to get taste of breathing under water. If you would like to have a chance as well to join for a future event, just drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll invite you when we make the new planning.
As facebook is now linked to this website we might see some double posts.
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BSAC Dive Leader Course @KBBC
We will be running the BSAC Dive leader Course shortly, this course is open to BSAC Sports divers / PADI or SSI Rescue divers / CMAS 2 star divers.
The course aims to increase skill in leading and managing dives and includes rescue management, dive planning, Oxygen administration. Once qualified it allows depth progression to 50m.
The course involves: 12 lectures (7pm -10pm) – 4 nights at the Dive Room at KBBC, 7 open water dives (minimum depending on experience/competence) 2 marshal practices 20 experience dives depending on level of existing experience. If you have not dived in a while you can do the lectures and then come diving to get yourself into it before you start completing the open water sessions (it will make them much easier).
Pre-requisites: · Minimum 40-50 dives (so you are fully confident of your own skills) · BSAC Sports diver / PADI or SSI Rescue diver / CMAS 2 star diver · Course does include Nitrox, so if you are not already certified then some additional lectures will be required from the basic nitrox course so you can pass the exam & learn to dive nitrox! · Must be a member of the KBBC.
Please let Angela know if you wish to attend & email your availability for the course (theory) as soon as you can via email [email protected] or visit our Facebook-page Panaga Divers – PSAC for more information and updates.
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Diving – Basic Nitrox Course 22 Jan 2014
We will be running a basic nitrox course (enriched air), this course allows you to use nitrox mixes up to 40% while diving.
The course is just 3hrs of theory including the exam & use of an analyser.
Wednesday 22nd January 7pm likely to be at the Annex room Panaga club.
Course cost is a nominal B$20 but you need to join BSAC for the year ~B$120 (GBP55.50). The qualification card is separate. Still cheaper than oceanic quest etc!
Please let me know if you wish to attend by emailing [email protected]. You can also come & listen if you just wish for a refresher (no charge!).
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PSAC Diving Video And Photo Night
We are calling on all diving enthusiasts!
Come and share your experiences, videos and photos with all fellow-enthusiasts on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 at 19:30 at the KBBC Boat Club.
Bring along your video clips, your you tube-films, photos or USP-sticks and all your experiences. We will be chatting away over dinner or drinks and the subject will be all about DIVING!
See you there!
To stay up to date with the diving group activities, please join our Facebook-page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/panagadivers/.
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Dive Trip 31st Jan at 7:30am
Weather permitting we will be running a 2 dive trip on Friday 31st January.
As this will be the 1st dive of the year and also after very recent bad weather we have no idea of conditions (current / visibility) – so sign up if you are confident of your skills & don’t mind challenging conditions ! Meeting time will be 7.30am to kit up boat and your equipment.
Dive location will depend on diver qualifications.
Please text Angela 7157964 to sign up – remember to say who you are, your qualification, if you need kit eg BCD, REgs, computer, what you need and size (you must have your own mask, fins, wetsuit), when you last dived, you need to be a KBBC member!
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Reminder PSAC Video & Photo Night – Tue, 4 Feb
We are calling on all diving enthusiasts!
Come and share your experiences, videos and photos with all fellow-enthusiasts on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 at 19:30 at the KBBC Boat Club.
Bring along your video clips, your you tube-films, photos or USP-sticks and all your experiences. We will be chatting away over dinner or drinks and the subject will be all about DIVING!
See you there!
To stay up to date with the diving group activities, please join our Facebook-page .
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2 Dive Trip – Sunday 2nd of March
Weather permitting we will be running a 2 dive trip on Sunday 2nd March. Meeting time will be 7.45am to kit up boat and your equipment.
Dive location will depend on diver qualifications. Visibility likely to be variable and still likely to have cooler water so bring a hood!
Please text Angela on tel 715 7964 to sign up – remember to say who you are, your qualification, if you need kit eg BCD, REgs, computer, what you need and size (you must have your own mask, fins, wetsuit), when you last dived, you need to be a KBBC member!
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2 Dive Trip – Sunday, 16 March
Weather permitting we will be running a 2 dive trip on Sunday 16th March. Meeting time will be 7.45am at KBBC to kit up the boat and your equipment.
Dive location will depend on diver qualifications – we will try and get out to the reefs around Chearnley shoal. Visibility likely to be variable and still likely to have cooler water so bring a hood!
Please text Neil tel. 885 8 298 to sign up – remember to say who you are, your qualification level, if you need kit e.g. BCD, Regs, computer, what you need and size (you must have your own mask, fins, wetsuit), and when you last dived.
Priority to KBBC/Panaga members.
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Diving Season Has Begun!
At last the diving season has really begun! The water is finally warming up and the visibility on our Sunday dive was fabulous. We also had the pleasure to dive with 3 of our members that achieved the Sports Diver status. The dive was also a good start to more Dive Leader Training.
For more information and updates please visit our facebook-page on https://www.facebook.com/groups/panagadivers/.
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Pool Session For Cerified Divers – Thu 10 Apr
We are planning a pool session for certified divers to test your kit and refresh your dive skills if you have not been in the water for a while (instructors & assistants will be there).
Thursday 10th AprilPanaga Pool 7-8 or 8-9pmCost: B$10Please register for the session by emailing
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Reminder Pool Session For Certified Divers
We are planning a pool session for certified divers to test your kit and refresh your dive skills if you have not been in the water for a while (instructors & assistants will be there).Thursday 10th AprilPanaga Pool 7-8 or 8-9pmCost: B$10Please register for the session by emailing [email protected].
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2 Dive Trip – 22 June
Weather permitting we will be running a 2 dive trip on Sunday 22nd June with the Naga Laut. Meeting time will be 7.45am at KBBC to kit up the boat and your equipment. Dive location will depend on diver qualifications – we will try and get out to the reefs around Chearnley shoal. Please text Neil 8858298 to sign up – if you have not dived with us recently please remember to say who you are, your qualification level, if you need kit e.g. BCD, Regs, computer, what you need and size (you must have your own mask, fins, wetsuit), and when you last dived.
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