main staff
Takeshi Hiragimoto (Fritz)
I started out with the dream of making friends with divers from all over the world, and before I knew it, I had worked my way up to become a course director. I now work hard to train a wide range of divers. In particular, since 2018, I have continued to support local Filipinos who are unable to have a license due to financial reasons by offering free training to dive master in order to contribute to the community. Of course, we don’t set any quid pro quo, nor do we offer any so-called “strings attached” such as making them work for MSU at a lower wage after they become a dive master. We also think about protecting the environment, and we continue our steady campaign to collect trash whenever we dive.
| Nationality | Japanese (Permanent resident visa 13) |
| Rank | Course Director |
| Certification | National License Scuba Diver (Japan) |
| Language | Japanese, English |
| Organization | PADI |
| Main Area | Instructor Development, License Course |
Local Support Professionals
Japanese Support Professionals
Naodon
I am a PADI Instructor (OWSI) living in Japan. When I come to Cebu to visit, I will be working as an instructor at MSU.
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Rank | PADI Open water scuba instructor |
| Certification | – |
| Language | Japanese |
| Organization | PADI |
| Main Area | License Course, Dive Guide |
Mic
She is a PADI instructor (IDC staff instructor) living in Japan and a coach at IDC. He is an amazing person with lots of instructor levels.
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Rank | PADI Open water scuba instructor |
| Certification | National License Scuba Diver (Japan) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Organization | PADI, SSI, NAUI, BSAC |
| Main Area | Instructor Development, License Course, Dive Guide |