Shannon Simos
co-owner
With over a decade of experience in the scuba diving industry, Shannon has lived and breathed the dive lifestyle since 2012. From managing logistics and training divers as a senior instructor across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, to now co-owning Safety Stop Australia, Shannon brings a deep passion for the ocean and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.
These days, Shannon wears many hats — running the website, social media, marketing, and design for Safety Stop while being a full-time stay-at-home mum to two strong, adventurous girls. Her professional dive background and eye for detail ensure that everything from the brand’s messaging to its customer support reflects the values of integrity, expertise, and a genuine love for the dive community.
Matt Simos
co-owner
Matt has been immersed in the scuba diving industry since 2007, starting his journey as a dive instructor and quickly expanding into dive shop management, ownership, and technical servicing. With hands-on experience across Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, Matt brings a wealth of global dive knowledge — and plenty of great stories — to every conversation. If you love talking scuba, chances are Matt’s already one step ahead.
As co-owner of Safety Stop Australia, Matt heads up the technical side of the business, taking customer calls, preparing quotes, and managing compressor customisations and upgrades. He’s also a certified service technician for most major dive gear brands, with a passion for precision, safety, and helping others find the right breathing air solutions for their needs. Whether it’s a detailed compressor setup or a casual chat about dive sites, Matt brings energy, experience, and expertise to everything he does.
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At Safety Stop Australia, we’re not just importers — we’re divers who understand the critical importance of clean, reliable breathing air. As the exclusive importer of IDE compressors into Australia, we bring world-class Bavarian engineering to those who need it most — from dive professionals to emergency services and industrial users. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for safety, we’re here to support you with premium compressor solutions, local stock, and expert advice you can count on. When it comes to breathing air, we believe only the best will do.