Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques

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Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)
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Founded 9-11 January 1959
Place of foundation Monaco
President Anna Arzhanova
societies > 100 national diving associations
Association headquarters Rome
Homepage www.cmas.org

The Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques ( CMAS ) is an international diving association founded in Monaco in January 1959 and headquartered in Rome . CMAS International is represented worldwide by various diving organizations. In the English- speaking world, the CMAS also appears under the name World Underwater Federation (WUF). The CMAS is an international umbrella organization for scuba diving and for sports that are derived from diving, such as fin swimming , underwater rugby , underwater hockey , orientation diving and apnea diving .

Scuba diving training systems

→ See also: diving license

CMAS training system

The CMAS scuba diving training system consists of standardized courses divided into theory and practice. Theory is mainly taught in frontal lessons, while the practice is taught exclusively by diving instructors in swimming pools or in confined water as well as in open water. At the end of each course a diving certificate (certification) is issued, which is recognized worldwide. CMAS is mainly used in Europe. But there are clubs and diving schools around the world that train according to CMAS. Sometimes the licensees call the courses differently and offer intermediate levels or extensions. The licensees of the CMAS are called federations. There are national federations that are only allowed to train in their area and represent the CMAS in this country. In addition, there are few international federations that are allowed to train worldwide.

CMAS diver

CMAS offers a four-level education system to learn how to scuba dive. The most important training  levels are standardized via the international standards ISO 24801-2, ISO 24801-3 and ISO 11121.

CMAS Introductory Scuba Experience

  • Trial diving
  • corresponds to trial diving according to ISO 11121.

CMAS diverA star (one star)

  • corresponds to the self-employed diver ( Autonomous Diver ) according to ISO 24801-2.
  • Requirements:
    • Minimum age: 14 years
    • Diving fitness

CMAS diverTwo starsTwo stars (two-star)

  • Requirements:
    • CMAS * or equivalent

CMAS diverThree starsThree starsThree stars (three-star)

  • corresponds to the diving group leader ( Dive Leader ) according to ISO 24801-3.
  • Requirements:
    • Minimum age: 18 years
    • CMAS ** or equivalent
    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course not older than 1 year
    • Proof of at least 65 dives, of which at least 10 dives to a depth of 30 to 40 meters

CMAS diverFour starFour starsFour starsFour stars (four-star)

  • This level cannot be acquired through an examination, but is awarded by the national associations.

CMAS diving instructor

The instructor ( Instructor ) can form divers and train. The training levels are standardized via the international standards ISO 24802-1 and ISO 24802-2.

CMAS monitor / instructorA star (one-star)

  • Compatible with ISO 24802-2 ( Instructor Level 2 )
  • Qualified for training and examinations for CMAS * and lower training levels

CMAS Monitor / InstructorTwo starsTwo stars (two-star)

  • Qualified for training and examinations for CMAS *** and lower training levels

CMAS Monitor / InstructorThree starsThree starsThree stars (three-star)

  • Qualified for training and examinations for CMAS *** and lower training levels
  • Qualified to train up to CMAS Moniteur / Instructor **
  • Diving instructors are tested according to the four-eyes principle .

CMAS specialty courses

The CMAS special courses offer the possibility of further training in various specialist areas of diving. The participants can gain further experience and improve their diving skills. The following special courses are offered. The individual federations can introduce additional courses, modify or omit existing ones:

Other education systems

CMAS apnea diver

The training for apnea divers comprises three levels:

  • CMAS apnea diver level 1
  • CMAS apnea diver level 2
  • CMAS apnea diver level 3

CMAS apnea diving instructor

For apnea diving instructors there is only one level at CMAS:

CMAS apnea diving instructor

  • also CMAS Freediving Instructor
  • Training in theory and practice for apnea divers

Members of CMAS

At the national level, CMAS is represented by one of its members. The member organizations regulate and organize diving training according to the specifications of CMAS in the relevant country and issue CMAS certifications. Some of these certifications deviate significantly from the framework requirements of the CMAS:

  • the requirements are tightened
  • intermediate stages are created

Due to these different designs of the CMAS system, z. B. Diving instructors only change the bandage (cross) up to the CMAS Moniteur **.

CMAS in Germany

In Germany , the CMAS is represented by the Association of German Sports Divers ( VDST ). CMAS Germany is a work area of ​​the VDST . The VDST calls itself CMAS Germany and issues sub-licenses to various associations (EDA, IAC , ICMC, IDA , SUB, VEST etc.). These associations are not CMAS licensees, but have their training certified by the VDST according to CMAS.

CMAS in Switzerland

CMAS in Austria

In Austria , CMAS is represented by the Austrian Tauchsportverband ( TSVÖ ).

CMAS in Liechtenstein

In Liechtenstein , CMAS is represented by the Liechtenstein Diving Association ( LTV ).

CMAS in Luxembourg

In Luxembourg , CMAS is represented by the Fédération Luxembourgoise des Activités et Sports Sub Aquatiques ( FLASSA ).

CMAS International

In addition to the national representations and contractual partners of CMAS, there are some member organizations that operate internationally. These include: AED, DAN , IANTD, IPA Monaco and TDI / SDI .

In 2018, some international member organizations of the CMAS were removed from the public list of member organizations. From publicly available minutes of the board meetings of the CMAS it emerges that some national member organizations see their position as sole representative of the CMAS in their countries, through internationally active members, at risk. In particular, the CMAS Baltic, which is active in the VDST area, is mentioned in the protocols.

Other countries

CMAS is represented by the following organizations in each country:

country abbreviation Organization name
Egypt EULF Egyptian Underwater and Lifesaving Federation
Australia ON Australian Underwater Federation
Belgium BEFOS-FEBRAS Fédération royale Belge de Recherches et d'Activités Sous-Marines
GBRS Groupe Belge de Recherches Scientifiques Sous-Marines
Brazil CBPDS Confederação Brasileira de Pesca e Desportos Subaquáticos
Chile FEDESUB Federation Deportiva Nacional de Deportes Submarinos
People's Republic of China CUA Chinese Underwater Association
HKUAL Hong Kong Underwater Association
Denmark DSF Dansk Sports Dykker Forbund
Ecuador FEDASUB Federación Ecuatoriana de Buceo y Actividades Subacuaticas
Finland Sukeltaja Sukeltajaliitto Ry
France FFESSM Fédération Française d'etudes et de Sports Sous-Marins
Great Britain BUSA British Underwater Sports Association
SAA Sub-Aqua Association
Indonesia POSSIISSA Persartuan Olahraga Selam Seluruh Indonesia
Ireland CFT Comhairle Fo Thuinn
Italy ACDC Associazione CMAS Diving Center Italia
Japan JCIA Japan CMAS Instructor Association
Jordan RJMSF Royal Jordanian Marine Sports Federation
Canada CDP Canadian Diving Program
CUGA Canadian Underwater Games Association
Cuba FCAS Federacion Cubana de Actividades Subacuaticuas
Luxembourg FLASSA Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Activités et Sports Subaquatiques ASBL
Malaysia MSAC Malayan Sub Aqua Club
Maldives MUF Maldives Underwater Federation
Malta FUAM Federation of Underwater Activities Malta
Morocco FMPAS Federation Marocaine de Plongée et Activités Subaquatiques
Mexico FMAS Federacion Mexicana de Actividades Subacuaticas AC
Namibia NUWF Namibia Underwater Federation
New Zealand NZUA New Zealand Underwater Association
Netherlands NOB Nederlandse OnderwaterSport Bond
Norway NDF Norges Dykkeforbund
Philippines PCIA Philippine Federation of CMAS Underwater Activities
Sweden SSDF Svenska Sportdykarförbundet
Spain FEDAS Federacion Espanola de Actividades Subacuaticas
South Africa CMAS-ISA CMAS Instructors South Africa
SAUSF South African Underwater Sports Federation
South Korea KUA Korea Underwater Association
Taiwan CTUF Chinese Taipei Underwater Federation
Thailand TDA Thailand Diving Association
Tunisia NEARLY Federation des Activités Subaquatiques de Tunisie
United States USOA Underwater Society of America
Turkey TSSF Turkish Underwater Sports Federation

All these licensees can adapt the framework of the CMAS to their own needs. This can sometimes mean that the training courses, especially in the specialty and diving instructor areas, are no longer comparable. The levels CMAS * to CMAS *** and CMAS Instructor * to CMAS Instructor ** must, however, be comparable.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f Federations CMAS International; Retrieved May 29, 2012
  2. ↑ About CMAS. The history of CMAS
  3. ↑ CMAS - Contacts
  4. ↑ a b c d CMAS International Diver Training Standards and Procedures Manual , CMAS international; Retrieved May 29, 2012
  5. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for introductory training programs to scuba diving (ISO 11121). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  6. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers - Part 2: Level 2 - Autonomous diver (ISO 24801-2). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  7. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers - Part 3: Level 3 - Dive leader (ISO 24801-3). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  8. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 1: Level 1 (ISO 24802-1). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  9. ↑ a b Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 2: Level 2 (ISO 24802-2). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  10. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for training programs on enriched air nitrox (EAN) diving (ISO 11107). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  11. ↑ CMAS Germany accessed on June 6, 2012.
  12. ↑ CMAS.CH accessed on May 29, 2012
  13. ^ TSVÖ: Tauchsportverband Österreichs accessed on May 29, 2012
  14. ↑ FLASSA: Fédération Luxembourgoise des Activités et Sports Sub Aquatiques, accessed on May 8, 2015
  15. ↑ AED: ASSOCIATED EUROPEAN DIVERS
  16. ^ IANTD
  17. ^ IPA Monaco
  18. ↑ BoD No. 201 accessed on May 9, 2019
  19. ↑ BoD No. 205 accessed on May 10, 2019