News about ADAS
ADAS has seen a busy start to 2025. We are preparing our courses reaccreditation application with ASQA, engaging in discussions with potential new training establishments and pursuing quality assurance through desktop audits and an increased volume of student surveys.
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has released two new guidance resources: a global overview of offshore legislation; and guidelines on deck decompression chambers (DDCs) for support of diving operations
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) has launched a new What's Happening Offshore web resource, designed to enhance transparency and provide stakeholders and interested parties with timely, accessible information.
ADAS is excited to announce that our new Offshore Air Divers Task Book will be launched early 2025, and we share the latest updates on ADAS Activities.
ADAS is seeking expressions of interest for positions on the Board of Directors.
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.
French Certifications No Longer Accepted for Crossover ADAS is no longer accepting French certifications issued after the 14th of June 2024 for crossover applications. During the IDRCF (International Diving Regulators and Certifiers Forum, of which ADAS is a founding member)…
In ADAS news, we share our latest Strategic Plan and information on our student surveys, and requirements for student diver medicals. We also share internal staff updates and a highlight from the annual ADAS Accredited Training Establishment (ATE) meeting held in Melbourne during August.
A highlight of the 2024 ADAS Accredited Training Establishment (ATE) Meeting was a WHS regulator round table session to discuss Regulations, with regulators from 7 jurisdictions attending either in person or by video link.
Congratulations to Dafydd Phillips on receiving the 2024 ADAS Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence.