While offshore occupational diving is traditionally a predominately male-orientated career, there is an increasing number of women active in that and other areas of the industry. A rise in female representation in recent years has been seen in several hyperbaric…
ADAS congratulates South Australia Police diver trainer, David Bacchus, who was announced as the recipient of the 2017 Derek Craig Award. David, an ADAS trainer and member of the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Water Operations unit, was announced as the…
ADAS is pleased to announce the recommencement of Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) training in Australia. With the potential of deep operations requiring the use of Atmospheric Diving Systems (ADS) being considered in Australian waters, ADS training and assessment will soon…
ADAS congratulates the recipient of the 2017 Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence, David Loudon, for his outstanding contributions to ADAS and the hyperbaric training industry. David Loudon, a trainer with The Underwater Centre Tasmania (TUCT), is the recipient of the…
The safety news this issue provides information about diving related incidents reported by IMCA; gives access to a helmet maintenance video created by ADCI; and shares information about WorkSafe New Zealand withdrawing approval of certain dive cylinders. IMCA Safety Flash…
Applications are now open for enrolment into the ADAS Dive Project Management course. Book now for your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity to begin or further your diving management career! The Dive Project Management course comprises core…
This article aims to inform ADAS stakeholders and the hyperbaric industry as a whole of recent changes to ADAS Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) diver training. ADAS works closely with a variety of national and international partners to ensure that ADAS…
There have been a number of safety related items received by ADAS in recent months. These include various safety specific alerts; a NOPSEMA quality assurance alert; an ADCI maintenance and repair bulletin; and an IMCA prosecution advice. Safety Alerts Buoyancy Control Device…
ADAS is pleased to announce the introduction of a new ADAS Accredited Training Establishment based in Malaysia. The International Diving Academy (IDA) is based in Terengganu, Malaysia and is accredited to conduct training and assessment of a variety of ADAS…
As you all know, when it comes time to renew your ADAS certification, you also need to submit a current photo for your new ADAS card. Getting a decent photo of yourself can be harder than you think! The comic…