He holds various international instructor licenses, ranging from a 3 Star Instructor from the Association of Diving School International, a One Star Instructor from POSSI affiliated with CMAS, to a First Aid Instructor from NAUI.
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM — Behind the blue seas of Indonesia, which hold countless secrets, there is a figure who has dedicated his life to understanding, preserving, and sharing the beauty of the underwater world.
He is Didit Darmawan Sutomo, a marine professional and experienced diving instructor based in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
With an academic background in Marine Science and Engineering from Hasanuddin University—Didot, as he is affectionately called, an alumnus of the 1992 ITK cohort—and a master’s degree in science, he is not only a diver but also a lifelong learner and educator who bridges scientific knowledge with practical field experience.
Didit “Didot” Darmawan Sutomo
For Didot, diving is not merely a hobby or a profession—it is a calling.
He has mastered various fields of diving, ranging from scientific diving to technical and recreational diving. This combination of expertise makes him a well-rounded figure: resilient underwater and highly communicative on the surface.
With a warm and easy-to-understand delivery style, he is able to transform complex material into inspiration for many people, especially younger generations eager to explore the marine world more deeply.
Didot with the academic community of FIKP Unhas.
Didot with the Rector of Hasanuddin University, Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa, and colleagues from Khairun University, Ternate
His dedication is evident through the many educational roles he undertakes. Didit frequently appears as a guest speaker at universities and training institutions, sharing insights into the vast opportunities within the diving world.
At Khairun University, for example, he has delivered public lectures that broaden students’ perspectives on the potential of underwater exploration.
He is also involved in training programs for dive tourism guides organized by the South Sulawesi Department of Culture and Tourism, and teaches introductory diving equipment courses at Makassar Tourism Polytechnic.
Every space he enters becomes a place where a renewed passion for the ocean is nurtured.
Didot’s competence is beyond doubt.
He holds various international instructor licenses, including a 3 Star Instructor certification from the Association of Diving School International, a One Star Instructor from POSSI affiliated with CMAS, and a First Aid Instructor certification from NAUI.
These certifications are not merely symbols of expertise, but also reflect his commitment to safety and professional standards in every diving activity.
For his contributions, Didot has received recognition from various parties.
He has been directly recommended by the Rector of Hasanuddin University, Prof. Jamaluddin Jompa, to continue developing diving science and techniques across educational institutions.
Appreciation has also come from ADSI-INA as well as the ADSI headquarters in Japan, affirming that his contributions have gone beyond local boundaries and made an impact at regional and international levels.
The story of Didot Darmawan Sutomo is proof that the ocean is not only about beauty, but also about opportunity, dedication, and the future.
He does not only dive into the sea, but also into human potential—uplifting, guiding, and inspiring.
From Makassar to Indonesia, Didit teaches us that the courage to explore can open pathways to changing the world.
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Written by Denun