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Deep Submergence Research Group is a division of DSRG Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in the Republic of Singapore. The company was originally named Blue Manta Explorers when first incorporated back in 1999, and renamed under the same management to DSRG Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd in 2002.

It is a lifelong commitment of our organization to play an active role in cultivating and promoting the spirit of underwater exploration, away from industry politics or influence, to uncover the wonderful secrets of this mysterious last frontier of our planet, safely and respectfully.

DSRG strives to be the industry role model in the areas of equipment safety and industry best practices for equipment maintenance and standards. Safe and functioning equipment is a critical factor for the sustenance of human lives in such extreme environments.

Key Staff

Simon Kee simon@deepsubmergence.org
Diving since:	1993
Year Turned Pro:	1999
Diving Experience:	3500+ dives (non-training)
Areas of Experience:	Warm Water
	Cold Water
	Recreational
	Technical Mixed-Gas
	DPV
	Rebreathers
	Deep Wrecks
	Emergency Response Diving

Professional Qualifications:	SSI Instructor Trainer
	TDI / SDI Instructor Trainer
	DAN Level 2 O2 Instructor

Diving Qualifications:	IANTD MK-15 Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver
	DNV-class Underwater Inspector
	BV-class Underwater Welder

Non-Diving Qualifications:	MOM Medical Lock Technician (Diving Medical Technician)

Additional Information:

Simon Kee started diving in 1993 in a training program with the Naval Diving Unit with the uniformed group back in secondary school. Upon completion of the course, he actively pursued higher diving education with Scuba Schools International. In the year 1997, he branched out into the field of technical diving, starting with his first Basic Nitrox course with Technical Diving International.

Under the superior guidance of the best trainers in Singapore, Simon pushed for greater heights, attaining professional qualifications in 1999 as an Open Water Instructor with SSI and Advanced Nitrox Instructor six months later. This was the time he started his first dive-training company, Blue Manta Explorers.

In 2002, Simon made another leap upwards, attaining the qualification of Instructor Trainer with SSI, and subsequently with TDI after an overseas training stint in Australia.

Operating the dive training school with strict standards and integrity, Simon together with Blue Manta Explorers (today known as DSRG Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd), became constant features within the industry media, and are well-known for their flawless track record of training safety and superior operations standards.