Federazione Italiana Attività Subacquee
Italian non-profit recreational diver training organisation affiliated to CMAS
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The Federazione Italiana Attività Subacquee (FIAS) (Italian Underwater Activities Federation) is an Italian non-profit diver training organization. It is a member of:
- CMAS (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques)
- EUF (European Underwater Federation)
- CIAS (Confederazione Italiana delle Attività Subacquee).
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| Abbreviation | FIAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | Milan |
| Location |
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Region served | Italy |
National President | Bruno Galli |
| Affiliations | CMAS EUF Confederazione Italiana delle Attività Subacquee (CIAS) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | ENAL-FIAS |
It counts in Italy 130 distinct federated clubs (34 sezioni territoriali and 96 circoli).
History
It was founded as ENAL-FIAS in 1968, then changed in FIAS in 1972.[1]
Activities
Courses and diver certifications
FIAS offers internationally recognized (CMAS) diver certifications.[2]
Most relevant courses
EUF Certification
The FIAS obtained CEN certification from the EUF certification body in 2005 for the following scuba diver grades:[3]
- Base certified to EN 14153-2/ISO 24801-2
- Diving Guide certified to EN 14153-3/ISO 24801-3
- Trainee Instructor certified to EN 14153-3/ISO 24801-3
- Federal Instructor certified to EN 14153-3/ISO 24801-3
The EUF register number is EUF CB 2005004.[4]
Other activities
It works alongside Italian Civil Protection and actively supports environment research and protection projects like the MAC project for the coastal environmental monitoring.