News about ADAS
The new year kicked off with a week of intensive Trainer training held in New Zealand, engaging candidates from diverse hyperbaric sectors including defence and hyperbaric tunnelling. In addition, new training, policy and study resources have been published and provided to ADAS schools, and four new training school applications are being assessed and reviewed.
Celebrated annually under the auspices of the International Marine Organisation (IMO), May 18 2026 marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. The theme for 2026 and 2027 is From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.
Following feedback from license holders and ADAS schools, the Onshore Diver Medical Technician (DMT) certification timeframes have been extended.
IMCA has released updated guidance documentation on a range of topics including spoolpiece metrology, biodiversity impacts and sustainability assessment tools.
It has been a busy year at ADAS engaging with stakeholders in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, and the Executive Director has also attended an international diving forum in the UK and a seminar in Norway.
IMCA recently issued a number of topical updates including a new CPD program, warnings about rogue diving schools, and a 2024 Safety Stats Report.
Forgeries of ADAS diver and supervisor certification, and of certifications from other agencies, continues to be a significant issue across the global diving sector.
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.
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.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association have published the Women in Maritime Survey 2024 report.