The PDSA was originally formed in 1982 in order to represent the interests of the diving community in Malta. Its aim was to liaise with the Maltese Government and its various departments, on all matters connected with scuba diving, presenting a common and coherent view point. The various schools that go to make up the PDSA are owned by people who have a genuine concern for issues such as diver safety, diver education and the environment; all areas that require constant monitoring.

From its inception, the PDSA has increased in size from a handful of centres to well over 30, distributed throughout the Maltese Islands.  The centres range in size from small to large and continue to increase in number each season.

The PDSA is also very actively involved when it comes to relaying the needs of the divers that visit our shores to the necessary government departments and liaising with government representatives in an effort to keep them informed and up to date with the fast changing face of sport diving.

2011 PDSA Committee Members