First Stage Service and Support

27/03/2026

It’s a wrap in the Solomon’s, he are the newly certified Solomon Island technicians ready to head back to their resorts and continue servicing with a pocket full of new skills. Thanks to all involved.

26/03/2026

Thank you to Dave Pearce from Emperors Divers who came up with the idea 4 years ago. It was a privilege to meet all the resort technicians and to guide them along the service path. It’s been massive and very rewarding. This can only be a step in the right direction to continuously improving and creating new standards of safety. Well done everyone. The best of luck for your future.

TQS (Technician Qualification System) Level 1 training wrapped up in Honiara 🇸🇧

After 10 days of hands-on training, 10 technicians from across the Solomon Islands dive industry have now completed the programme.

A solid effort from everyone involved — and great to see the level of engagement right through to the end.

Participants represented:
Bilikiki Cruises - Solomon Islands, Dive Gizo, Emperor Divers Honiara, Papatura, Master Liveaboards, and Uepi Island Resort

Big thanks to Steve Blume (First Stage Service and Support) for delivering the course and adapting it for local conditions.

Also thanks to Australia's Strongim Bisnis for supporting the training, and Visit Solomon Islands for providing the venue.

With broad participation from most operators across the Solomon Islands, it’s great to see the industry continuing to raise standards together.

18/03/2026

Day 2 and I can happily report all
Is going well. These guys are very experienced divers and mechanics and are picking up the fine details well. Once we start the hands on tomorrow it will get very exciting. Thanks again to all involved.

17/03/2026

First day of the massive 10 day course has started, it’s well attended by 5 Solomon Island resorts all members of the DOSI. Special thanks to the tourism team for gifting their meeting room to our training.

08/03/2026

Another Coltri Icon LSE 100, and this one is cool. Honda petrol, stainless frame and features you will not find on equivalent machines. All for under $7k for more dive into www.firststage.com.au

01/03/2026

The TQS Air Fill Station Operator course stands out as a key safety initiative for any and all dive staff members, offering in-depth coverage of safety measures, regulations, and industry standards including the upkeep of compressor air quality, provided over a single day and adaptable to delivery at First Stage, in-store, or at your onsite.

18/02/2026

First run ready, this is our newest Portable Hydro station. Featuring 1000 bar Wika digital gauges all stainless steel plate and Pelican case, all less than 25kgs. Built in house by Steve and heading to the Philippines next week. Client is here now learning how to use it, maintain it and test it. Any questions drop us a line.

16/02/2026

Well it makes sense to me!

02/02/2026

eBay special, I need one of these! hahaha

21/01/2026

If you are outside of Sydney area then we can still help you service your Regs, Computers and BC's For more visit our website www.firststage.com.au

04/11/2025

Let the punting begin!!! Happy Melbourne Cup day

16/10/2025

It’s been a busy period over the last month or so. This is one of the biggest panels we have made. This valve testing bench is just a small part of the service area at MSA. Fitted with Wika Gauges, all hand crafted here at First stage, we even made the bench.