Awarding Authorities

Flying Fish training leads to qualifications and certificates from internationally recognised awarding authorities.

Our courses are approved, our operating procedures are monitored, and our facilities are inspected, to ensure high standards of instruction and good safety management.

Join Flying Fish and you have chosen a world leading organisation.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

Flying Fish is approved by the UK’s MCA as a training provider under the STCW 95 convention of the International Maritime Organisation.

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

Flying Fish dive training takes place at training centres approved by PADI in Australia and Greece.

Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

Flying Fish is recognised as a sea school and approved as a training centre by the RYA in the UK, Greece and Australia.

Yachting Association of New South Wales (YANSW)

Flying Fish Australia is recognised by the YANSW and Yachting Australia as a sea school and approved training provider.

Consumer protection

For details of the financial and consumer protection you will enjoy at Flying Fish, see our Consumer info section.