SIMON LIDDIARD

FOUNDER

Simon, the founder of Blue Marlin Dive, is a highly accomplished diving instructor with over 32 years of experience. Under his leadership, Blue Marlin has become one of Indonesia’s largest dive operators, with locations across the Gili Islands, Lombok, and Komodo. A TDI Trimix Instructor Trainer, IANTD Advanced Trimix Instructor, and PADI Course Director, Simon is widely respected for his expertise in technical diving and Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR).

With more than 10,000 dives, including over 300 beyond 100 meters, Simon has a deep passion for underwater exploration. He discovered iconic dive sites like the Japanese WWII Wreck and Simon’s Reef in the Gili Islands and once set the record for the deepest solo trimix CCR dive at 150 meters. Recognized with PADI’s “Outstanding Contribution to the Dive Industry” award, he now teaches technical diving in Gili Trawangan, the UK, and Gozo, passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

CHRIS GAMLIN

SHOP MANAGER

Chris, a Marine Biologist from the UK, manages Blue Marlin Dive Tech with a passion for technical diving that blends curiosity, adventure, and leadership. Known for his patient and calm demeanor, he creates a supportive environment for both beginner and advanced divers, encouraging them to push their limits.

With a love for underwater photography and deep-sea exploration, Chris brings energy and enthusiasm to every dive. As an Advanced Trimix diver, he specializes in TDI open circuit and JJ-CCR rebreather courses, guiding divers through their first steps in rebreather diving and leading deep dives down to 100 meters around the Gili Islands.

MENG CHAO

TDI DIVE INSTRUCTOR

MC, a multitalented instructor from China, works as a dive instructor with Blue Marlin Dive since 2021. With a passion for nurturing divers from beginners all the way to technical diving.

As an experienced designer and engineer he is tutor of a Design Academy in China, also works as an underwater photographer, he is passionate with all the new techs and gadgets about diving and deep dives, willing to share his knowledge and experience for all levels diver.

He could teach in multi languages including English, Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese. As a TDI Advance Trimix Diver and TDI instructor, he runs TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures course and leading deep dives down to 100 meters around the Gili Islands.