A New Chapter for Oceans 5 Gili Air
Warren Beyers and Ramon van Santen Joining the SSI Instructor Trainer Pathway The transition from one training agency to another is never just about changing logos on the wall or replacing banners on the street. It is about philosophy, quality control, long-term vision, and the people who carry those values forward every single day in the water, in the classroom, and inside the dive center. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the move from PADI to SSI marks the beginning of a new chapter in professional dive education on the Gili Islands. Over the past months, every instructor and divemaster has already successfully crossed over to SSI, maintaining their professional levels and teaching credentials. This ensures continuity, consistency, and zero disruption for students and professional candidates. However, two members of the Oceans 5 leadership team held the very highest professional levels within their previous training agencies: Warren “Waz” Beyers , former PADI Course Director, and Ramon van Sant...
