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Two national & regional records. One team effort! 🌊🇲🇻

With the Across Maldives expedition, Shafraz Naeem secured two official entries in the Maldives Book of Records — setting new benchmarks in underwater endurance and exploration:

🌟 16.5 km — longest distance covered in a single underwater DPV dive
🌟 335 km — longest total distance covered underwater using a DPV within two weeks, across 55 dives

It was a mission that marked history and was powered by a network of incredible partners who supported us with funding, dive equipment, DPVs, lights, tools, cameras, safety systems, flights, accommodation, transport, media coverage, connectivity, 3D printing, local coordination, their networks, and so much more.

🙌 That’s why we want to give another huge thank you to:
@visitmaldivesco @visitmaldives @seacraftdpv @divesoft @flybeond @maldivesbookofrecords @akuana_official @xdeep_dive_gear @fourthelementdive @bigbluedivelights @divevolk @seafrogs_official @southerncrossmv @fresch_print @seagearmaldives @emperordivers_ @ocean_junkies @ooredoomaldives @ssi_international @floatingasia @donarundas @zanashiraz @oliviagrubenmann @rahelrothphoto

And so many more incredible people and brands who may not be on Instagram.

Thank you! You helped turn an ambitious idea into a record-breaking event. 🌊🤝

#AcrossMaldives #ScubaDiving #Maldives #DivingMaldives #Record

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It's a wrap! 🙌🌊 With the help of his team and generous sponsors like @flybeond and @visitmaldivesco, @shaff_naeem has set a new record in the diving world!

On 3 February, Shafraz Naeem completed a record-breaking dive around Hulhumalé — achieving the greatest distance travelled in open water using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) in a single dive! The total distance covered was 16.5 kilometres. 🤿

✈️ The journey from Zurich to the Maldives was supported by beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline.

Thank you for helping to make this project possible!

#divingmaldives #maldives #worldrecord #acrossmaldives #oceanconservation

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✈️ Thank you to @flybeond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, for generously sponsoring the flights for @shaff_naeem and me from Zurich to the Maldives for Shaff's record dive attempt, where I'll be supporting with the dives, social media coverage, and ocean data collection. 🤿📸

👉 Follow the Across Maldives expedition and the record dive attempt on @acrossmaldivesevent!

@visitmaldivesco @visitmaldives @ooredoomaldives @maldivesbookofrecords

#Maldives #divemaldives #scubadiving #oceanliteracy

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Follow @shaff_naeem on his journey from Zurich, Switzerland 🏔 , high above the clouds with @flybeond 🛫 all the way beneath the ocean surface in the Maldives. 🌊

Follow @acrossmaldivesevent to make sure you don't miss any updates from Shaff's record-breaking dives! 🙌

The journey to the Maldives, supported by beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline.

#beond #airline #zurichairport #maldives #divingmaldives #worldrecord

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Big thanks to @conciergeairmv 🌊 Concierge Air Maldives provide a wide range of aviation, airport and travel services across the Maldives, connecting even the most remote corners of the archipelago.

We're grateful to have such valuable partners who keep the expedition moving!

Interested in partnering?
🤝 DM us or reach out at partnerships@acrossmaldives.org
🙌 Join the 40+ donors of our GoFundMe campaign (link in bio)

#AcrossMaldives #DivingMaldives #Maldives #OceanExpedition

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We're stoked to welcome @floatingasia as a partner 🌊 The Maldives-based magazine is all about liveaboards, dive life, and stories from the heart of the Indian Ocean — and they’ll be featuring the Across Maldives project.

Want to partner with us too? DM or website. We're happy to connect.

#floatingasia #liveaboard #AcrossMaldives #DivingMaldives #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation

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A huge thank you to @emperordivers_ for supporting Across Maldives. 🛥️ With decades of experience in the Maldives and a long-standing commitment to ocean exploration, Emperor Divers has been part of countless underwater journeys. We’re grateful they chose to stand behind ours as well.

Happy to have them with us on this adventure! 🙌

If you or your organisation would like to support the mission, send us a DM or reach out via our website acrossmaldives.com.

#AcrossMaldives #Ocean650 #EmperorDivers #MaldivesDiving

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New partner on board: @flybeond ✈️🤝 We’re excited to welcome BeOnd International Airlines as our official airline partner for the Across Maldives record attempt.

They’re supporting the expedition by sponsoring flights for Shaff and our Swiss-based team members — a huge logistical help as we prepare for this journey across the Maldivian archipelago.

BeOnd is the world's first premium leisure airline. It connects Zurich with the Maldives and other destinations, making access to the islands more seamless for international teams working in and with the region. It’s also encouraging to see Beond supporting sustainability in the Maldives, supporting marine research and conservation efforts in the region. 🌊

Journey supported by beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline.

Grateful to have partners who help move this project forward! ➡️ Want to partner with us too? DM or website. We're happy to connect!

#beond #AcrossMaldives #DivingMaldives #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation

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When dives get longer and conditions more demanding, details matter. 🌊 That’s why we’re glad to have @divesoft supporting Across Maldives!

Divesoft designs and manufactures high-end diving technology, from rebreathers and gas analysers to precision instruments, trusted by technical and expedition divers worldwide.

For an expedition involving long-distance dives and extended underwater time, reliability, accuracy and safety aren’t optional. Divesoft focuses on robust engineering and thoughtful innovation. Excited to have them supporting this journey! 🤝

Want to partner with us too? DM or website — we're happy to connect.

📷 @bhushanbagadiapositives

#Divesoft #Rebreather #AcrossMaldives #DivingMaldives #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation

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Stoked to welcome @ssi_international as our official dive organisation partner for Across Maldives 🌊🤝

SSI stands for safe, responsible and confident diving, always with respect for the ocean we move through.
With SSI XR (Extended Range) diving principles as part of our foundation, we’re prepared for long, demanding underwater journeys beyond standard recreational limits: planned, precise, and purpose-driven.

Proud to have one of the world’s leading dive organisations supporting this groundbreaking mission!

📷 @oliviagrubenmann

#SSI #AcrossMaldives #DivingMaldives #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation

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Phase 1 of Across Maldives, 1st February 2025, underwater and live .

This wasn’t just a dive. It was a real-time window into the Indian Ocean.
Broadcast live from depth using the DiveVolk SeaLink, turning a smartphone into a direct line from the reef to viewers around the world.
No edits. No delays. Just divers, blue water, and the Maldives , shared as it happened.
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#AcrossMaldives #DiveVolkSealink #LiveFromTheOcean #UnderwaterBroadcast #DiveTechnology

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We’re excited to welcome @seacraftdpv as a key partner for Across Maldives. Their DPVs give us the speed, range and precision we need to complete long-distance dives across channels, reefs and atolls — all while conserving Shaff's energy during hours underwater.

Seacraft is known worldwide for building some of the most advanced and reliable scooters in the industry, combining cutting-edge engineering with a diver-focused design philosophy. These DPVs play a huge role in making this expedition possible.
We're grateful to have them powering our mission! 🤝🌊

If you’d like to partner with us too, reach out via DM or through our website.

#AcrossMaldives #Seacraft #DPV #DivingExpedition #Maldives

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