What are the well-known international diving organizations?

Due to the growing popularity of diving, many diving organizations have emerged. There are currently hundreds of diving organizations in the world. Due to differences in business strategies and methods, their popularity, popularity, and degree of internationalization vary. Here are some well-known international diving organizations. At present, the world's largest diving organizations include the World Diving Federation (CAMS), the International Association of Diving Instructors (NAUI), the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the British Diving Association (BSAC), the International Association of Diving Schools (ADS) and the International Aquatics Association. Scuba Diving School (SSI), etc.

1. Recreational diving: (1) CMAS (World Aquatics Federation)

Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Italy, CMAS is the only official diving recognized by the World Olympic Movement Organization Organization, there are many branch organizations, such as CMAS/CUA, CMAS/ADS, CMAS/UHA, CMAS/STARS, CMAS/SSDF, etc. CMAS has signed recognition agreements with 86 countries around the world, including China, and CMAS diving members are located all over the world. The CMAS organization itself is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, UNESCO, International Sports Federation, World Association for the Conservation of Natural Resources and other organizations. The Star Diver Certificate issued by CMAS is popular in the world and is currently the only nationally recognized diver certificate in China.

CMAS has established three committees. The "Sports Committee" is responsible for coordinating the establishment of international competition rules for free diving, fishing, fin swimming, water polo, water hockey, etc. among member states and governments. It is also the only one that has An organization qualified to organize the above-mentioned competitive sports competitions and publish world records; the "Technical Committee" is responsible for formulating "standardized" scuba diving training rules and international certification systems; it is also responsible for promoting and improving related high-tech materials and materials for scuba diving safety Research and development of diving equipment. The "Scientific Committee" provides funds to implement research projects related to "Diving Technology".

Most diving organizations have signed accreditation agreements with CMAS to cross-certify divers’ qualifications and levels. Some technical diving organizations are members of the CMAS-Technical Committee.

CMAS is the earliest international diving organization recognized by the China Diving Association (CUA).