Offshore supervisor applicants who need to show proof of competency as part of the application process, can do so using the ADAS Diving Supervisor simulator.
ADAS Schools Updates
The easing of barriers to global travel in the past 24 months has seen an increase in activity at the ADAS schools. We share exciting news from CDA who have recently received donated equipment from Shelf Subsea, and from UTCSA who report a positive uptick in student diversity.
Commercial Dive Academy (CDA)
Now home to the only International Diving Regulators and Certifiers Forum (IDRCF) recognised Saturation Diver training facility, CDA has strengthened their industry ties and received support from Shelf Subsea Australia in the form of being gifted offshore air diving equipment. This equipment is invaluable to CDA, allowing it to further ensure compliance with offshore standards.
Alan Strong from CDA said “In our Diver training industry we get a lot of talk from companies how they like to support the training schools, and for the first time ever, we have Peter Evans, the Managing Director from Shelf Subsea Australia, actually put his hand deep into Shelf’s pockets and offer huge financial and technical assistance by enabling the Commercial Dive Academy, Australia to lift their training equipment up to real offshore standards with a gift of a full Offshore Air Dive spread … It is the most generous contribution towards lifting the Diver Training equipment standards we have heard of in this century. Recognition and thanks must go out to Peter Evans and Shelf Subsea for this selfless act.”
The inventory includes containerised DDC, 3 diver control panel including video system and cameras, comms boxes, umbilicals and a matching full machinery container with HPU, HP compressor and LP compressor including a 100KVA generator to run it all, a heavy duty truck trailer to move plant and equipment and a 20ft gas reclaim system to assist CDA in meeting the latest IMCA guidance on the use of gas reclaim hats during saturation diver training.
Underwater Training Centre South Australia (UTCSA)
Female Divers Excel in ADAS Occupational SSBA Certification
An impressive 25% of the latest ADAS SSBA to 30m training course held at Underwater Training Centre – South Australia were women, marking an encouraging development for diversity in occupational diving. Three women have successfully completed their ADAS Part 1 and 2 certifications, representing a significant step forward in expanding representation within the occupational diving industry.
The successful certification of these skilled female divers demonstrates that the traditionally male-dominated field is opening new doors for all talented individuals. With diverse career paths spanning offshore operations, underwater construction, marine archaeology, scientific research, and more, the occupational diving industry offers rewarding opportunities for qualified professionals regardless of gender.
“The increasing participation of women in occupational diving certification programs reflects the industry’s evolution towards greater inclusivity,” says Dafydd Phillips, who recently took ownership of Underwater Training Centre – South Australia. “As the new owner and manager of UTCSA, I’m particularly proud to see these successful candidates demonstrate the same high levels of skill, dedication, and professional capability that we expect from all our certified divers.”
This achievement represents more than individual success—it serves as inspiration for other women considering careers in occupational diving. As the industry continues to grow and diversify, the presence of skilled female divers helps create a more balanced and dynamic workforce in underwater operations.
ADAS runs a mentoring program for women entering the occupational diving industry, where they can connect with mentors with established careers in the industry. To find out more about the mentoring program, contact ADAS with the subject line “Mentorship request”. Visit the Mentorship Program page here
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