Libeccio Tek Diving

Located within the Genoa exhibition complex, Libeccio Tek Diving is a specialised hub for technical divers and wreck enthusiasts. The centre is run by a group of divers with a deep focus on the 'blue' and the complex challenges of deep-water exploration.

While the focus remains heavily on technical diving, the centre maintains a professional approach to recreational diving as well. Whether you are looking to complete a certification or plan a deep decompression dive, the team provides the necessary support for a safe and organised experience in the Ligurian Sea.

The centre is operated by a dedicated team of professionals with a specific expertise in technical diving. They are equipped to support divers of all disciplines, providing the technical and logistical requirements for both open circuit and closed circuit rebreather diving.

In addition to technical training, the team offers specialised services such as marine biology courses led by professional biologists. They also facilitate freediving training sessions and whale watching excursions, catering to a wide range of maritime interests.

The training programme covers a broad spectrum, from recreational courses to advanced technical certifications. They offer regular recreational diving courses alongside specialised technical diving courses (cours subacquei tecnici).

For those interested in the science of the sea, the centre organises monthly marine biology courses. They also support freediving training, including evening sessions specifically for breath-hold divers on Saturday afternoons.

The centre operates a 9.50m x 3.30m RIB (gommone) that carries up to 12 people. The vessel is used for a variety of outings, including technical dives, snorkeling, and freediving sessions.

On board, catering is provided to ensure comfort during trips. The boat is also utilised for organised whale watching excursions, which typically last between 3.5 and 4 hours.

The centre's facilities include changing rooms, showers, and a dedicated area for relaxation and breathing. For those training in freediving, the centre can provide a training field with a descent line at variable depths upon request.

Logistical convenience is a priority, with free parking available on-site at the Genoa exhibition complex, though divers should be mindful of local fair periods.

The waters around Genoa are home to several large pelagic species. You may encounter common whales (Balaenoptera physalus), sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), striped dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and Risso's dolphins.

In the shallower areas and around the reefs, you are likely to see Mediterranean monk seals and various species of sea turtles. Mobula rays (Mobula mobular) are also known to frequent these waters.

The marine environment is rich with diverse life, including various species of dolphins and rays, providing a dynamic backdrop for both wreck and reef diving.

The area is characterised by diverse underwater topography, ranging from the steep escarpments found near the Nina wreck to the underwater ridges known as the Crena. Divers should be prepared for varying depths and the technical requirements of deep-water sites.

While specific current and swell data are not provided, the centre's expertise in technical diving and wreck penetration suggests a familiarity with the local maritime conditions of the Ligurian Sea.