That is what I thought, it is the same than SSI. But apparently in the Dubai Deep Dive center for below 30m it looks like they only do trimix. Guess any company can decide their rules... shame though as it does make it somehow less attractive, seen the prices already and then only go to 30m?PADI OW is certified to the recreational depth limit of 40m. Has been discussed many times on threads already. This why insurance companies such as DAN have basic coverage to 40m depth for any certified recreational diver.
I am one of those French certified 60m on air divers (usually more like 56m max now is new normal, preferably with around 65%O2 at 3m deco stop, we do around a dozen of those per year) and I find it strange in the deepest pool to be limited to 30m on air... ok I know the 60m is typical French/few other European countries but come on, at least allow 40m (especially seen the price)...
Thanks for your replies all though and looking forward for more tips