EAN – Nitrox

The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) Diver specialty course offered by Aquamarin Tauchservice provides divers with the knowledge and skills to safely plan and conduct dives using oxygen-enriched air. This specialty focuses on the theory and techniques of diving with EAN, which involves increasing the oxygen content and decreasing the nitrogen percentage in your breathing gas. By utilizing Nitrox, divers can benefit from extended no-decompression limits and shorter surface intervals compared to standard air, leading to reduced nitrogen loading and a lower risk of decompression sickness or nitrogen narcosis. Many divers also report feeling more refreshed after Nitrox dives. This course is typically completed in a single evening, making it a convenient addition to any diver's skillset. Aquamarin Tauchservice, a PADI-certified center, ensures participants understand the advantages and disadvantages of EAN and how to safely plan dives with mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen.

Key practical skills learned during this specialty at Aquamarin Tauchservice include accurately checking the gas mixture within a cylinder, correctly setting the oxygen content on your dive computer, and understanding essential procedures for Nitrox diving, such as proper cylinder labeling and maintaining filling logs. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a PADI certification authorizing them to dive with Nitrox mixtures up to 40% oxygen. The prerequisite for this course is a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent qualification. The price for this specialty is 179 Euros, which includes the necessary manual and your certification card. This course is designed to enhance your diving experience by allowing for longer bottom times and more frequent dives within safe limits, especially beneficial for repetitive diving activities.