An innovative organization, where the central focus is on safety, fun, and a good education.
Fouder
Gerard Oijnhausen
Fouder
Fred Siebers
Years of joint experience in the diving industry
The World Organisation of Scuba Diving (WOSD) was established in 2005 to create a new, innovative way of (scuba) courses, to lift the international (dive) industry to a next level with modern tools and techniques.
2020
New digital learning system online (D-Learning System).
2020
WOSD will be the first global scuba diving organisation to only issue digital certification cards to reduce the 'plastic soup' in our waters.
2020
New member and certification system (D-Member System) online adapted to the latest AVG privacy and GDPR privacy guidelines.
2019
New website online
2018
ISO recognition renewed.
2015
WOSD is the first scuba diving organization in the world to place QR codes on its certification cards.
2015
New website online.
2014
New version of digital learning introduced.
2013
ISO recognition renewed.
2011
WOSD has obtained ISO recognition for 7 of its courses.
2010
WOSD acquires the International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD) to also give people with disabilities the possibilities of modern education
2006
WOSD is the scuba diving organization in the world to introduce digital learning for scuba courses.
2005
Founding of the World Organisation of Scuba Diving (WOSD).
Contact WOSD
WOSD is not standing still. The 'eyes and ears' in the field are therefore very important to us. We want to keep the lines short and therefore have 'Regional Managers' in the field. If a diver or an instructor sees additions and / or improvements, please let us know. Together we can remain innovative and strive for an even better system in which safety, fun and good education are central. Anyone can contact WOSD via the contact form or via one of our Regional Managers.