New ADAS Cards Explained
An information page explaining the new ADAS cards has been developed. In May 2015 the new look ADAS cards were launched and have been issued to new and existing ADAS members since that time. Due to the changes between the…
ADAS Remembers Bruce “Bruco” Thompson
Bruce Thompson, contributor to the establishment of ADAS, passes away at the age of 78 after a long and illustrious career in both military and commercial diving industries. Beginning his diving career at the age of 22, Bruce was an…
Cal Dive’s Barrow Island Project Completed
Three year long project comes to a close. On Wednesday 11th March Cal Dive demobilised the final vessel and dive team from the Barrow Island LNG jetty project after three years and eight months supporting construction work on the challenging…
ADAS Continues to Provide Opportunities
One of ADAS’ major purposes is the continual strive to not only improve diver safety but also to provide opportunities for ADAS card holders in Australia and internationally. This includes creating partnerships with international organisations so ADAS card holders can…
End of an Era
The Underwater Centre Freemantle (TUCF) closes its doors for the last time. James Fisher Australia Pty Ltd, have notified ADAS that they no longer wish to continue operations as an ADAS Accredited Training Establishment in Western Australia. After 19 years…
Divers Wanted for Research Work
An exciting opportunity available for research workers. Earthwatch Australia, an environmental not for profit organisation, is asking for divers to be involved in Project Manta which has been developed to study and learn more about the elusive manta ray. Participants…
ADAS Trainer Recognised Internationally
Alf Leadbitter, a trainer with The Underwater Centre Tasmania (TUCT), was awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to the Subsea Industry” in February 2015 by Subsea UK. The award is in recognition of Alf’s exceptional experience and input into the hyperbaric…
New ADAS Cards
This month ADAS will introduce new and improved ADAS cards. The new cards have been developed to provide more detail about a person’s certifications while also reducing the number of cards. The formatting of the cards has been modernised…
New ADAS Board Member
ADAS welcomes Greg Hodge to the ADAS Board of Directors. Thank you to all those who took an interest in the ADAS Board member position which was advertised in the last ADAS Newsletter. There were many impressive applicants who took…
IMCA update
IMCA D 051 – Hyperbaric evacuation systems interface recommendations – Following feedback from a lifeboat manufacturer, IMCA has made some minor changes to the document to better reflect different sizes of lifeboats available. After consultation, particularly with equipment manufacturers, the…