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(713) 523-3483 (dive)
5808 Newcastle Drive
Houston, TX 77401

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New Facility Location – New Beginnings & Wish List

Our current location is being torn down, not for an intergalactic superhighway, but for another shopping center.  Well, with the help of a lot of people including, Joe Henry, we found a new location and we have signed a lease and we have moved in!

We are OPEN!

We are open at the new facility.  You can follow our progress by watching our Blog.

Dive Mom’s Wish List

Since we started this project, people have been asking if we need anything and a number of people have already donated things to us for use in the facility.  Dive Mom has been compiling a “wish list” of things we need to help you empty out your storage lockers, garages or to upgrade your home by finding a new home for something you want to replace.  And, it helps save our oceans and surrounding land by re-purposing cool things!   So, here is her wish list…

  • Ice Maker
  • House sized Air Conditioner system for the containers (the compressor/rentals and repair facilities need to be air-conditioned)
  • Television or large monitor (Eric’s office/alternate classroom)
  • Television or large monitor (orientation room)
  • Patio Furniture
  • Picnic table
  • Outdoor kitchen, Warming drawer, grill.
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Outdoor Chairs and Table
  • BBQ Grill (gas)
  • BBQ Grill (charcoal)
  • Bug Control System
  • Outdoor umbrellas
  • Outdoor pop-up
  • Big trough or large sink for washing equipment
  • Volleyball net
  • Croquet Set
  • Flat Garden Stones for Walkways
  • Bar height chairs for repair area customers
  • Mirror
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave Oven
  • Repair bench or counter top
  • Movable kitchen island/Table
  • Leaf blower
  • Outside lights
  • String lights for outside area (like the ones you see in bars over outside patios)
  • Outdoor fans
  • Kitchen like cabinets to install above repair bench
  • Ceiling fan for classroom
  • Guest Chairs for Eric’s Office
  • Folding chairs for Club night
  • More flat screen monitors (for showrooms and front door)
  • Two small but comfortable chairs with table for retail area (Eric is thinking smoking chairs but…)
  • K-cup machine or netspresso
  • Base for a glass table top (we have a glass top)
  • Wine refrigerator or cooler
  • Kegarator/Beer Tap
  • 20′ Containers (2)
  • Railroad Ties (6)
  • A kids pirate ship out back (a design and construction project)

For the Apartment:

  • Washer & Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Bistro size table & chairs
  • Bike
  • Queen Sized bed
  • Bedroom chair
  • Couch with Sofa bed or futon
  • Chair for living space
  • Ceiling fan for bedroom
  • Dishes and other kitchen items
  • toaster, crock pot etc.
  • K-Cup machine
  • Electric kettle

Other Help Needed:

  • Packing Current Store
  • Unpacking in New Store
  • Moving and resetting landscape timber’s
  • Paint Outside of Container
  • Install Flooring in Containers
  • Building storage benches
  • Building a pirate ship for kids for backyard

Long-Term Help Needed:

  • Part-time Person(s) (10 hours per week) for bookkeeping, billing, inventory receiving & Input
  • Additional repair technician(s)

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Oceanic Ventures, Inc
5808 Newcastle Dr.
Houston, TX 77401-3214
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Phone: 713-523-DIVE (3483)

eMail: divesafe@oceanicventures.net

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Why People Choose Us

People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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