Women in Maritime
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association have published the Women in Maritime Survey 2024 report.
Safety
Five safety incidents have been shared in recent International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes, including the case of a diver in Brazil who became disabled due to decompression illness.
ADAS Updates
In ADAS news, we share an update from our annual ADAS school conference, held in Ballina NSW, and launch the updated ADAS WHS Certificate, which is available to general divers seeking to comply with the latest requirements from SafeWork NSW.
Raymon Busby Awarded Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence
Congratulations to Senior Sergeant Raymon (Ray) Busby, lead trainer and training and assessment manager at the NSW Police Marine Area Command, on being presented with the 2025 Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence for his outstanding contributions and services to hyperbaric training.
Combating forgeries
Forgeries of ADAS diver and supervisor certification, and of certifications from other agencies, continues to be a significant issue across the global diving sector.
IMCA Updates
IMCA recently issued a number of topical updates including a new CPD program, warnings about rogue diving schools, and a 2024 Safety Stats Report.
ADAS Board of Directors Update April 2025
As a result of the recent recruitment drive, the ADAS Board of Directors is excited to announce that three new members have now joined the Board of Directors.
Closure of Professional Divers Training Academy
ADAS school Professional Divers Training Academy (PDTA), part of the Professional Divers Group, has announced the closure of their ADAS training operations after 14 years.
Improving and Defending Divers Pay and Conditions
Joel O’Brien, Lead Organiser for Divers at the Maritime Union of Australia raises the important issue of divers’ pay and conditions, encouraging divers to ensure they understand their rights and entitlements in employment.
Safety
Three diving-related safety incidents have been shared in International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes to date in 2025.