Two divers cautioned for fraud by UK Police
Two divers and one company director have been sanctioned by HSE UK for exaggerating credentials, and cautioned for fraud by UK Police.
Coroners Court Recommendations
ADAS acknowledges the Findings of Magistrate Derek Lee, Deputy State Coroner of NSW following the coronial inquest into the death of Mark Murphy on the 20th of May 2015. The Findings were published on July 1, 2022 and can be…
Verifying ADAS Cards
Employers and contractors are reminded to always read both sides of ADAS cards to check the certifications of the card holder, and submit verification enquires to ADAS by email.
Call for new members – NOPSEMA Community and Environment Reference Group
NOPSEMA is inviting expressions of interest to join their Community and Environment Reference Group (CERG), particularly those who can provide local community or regional perspectives.
Changes to ADAS Board
In May 2023 ADAS farewelled long-serving Board member Dr Sarah Lockley and welcomed Dr Susannah Sherlock to the Board.
Launch of Offshore Infrastructure Regulator website
The Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) is a new body established to oversee the offshore renewables industry in Australian Commonwealth waters.
ADAS Welcomes New Chair and Board Member
ADAS has welcomed a new Board Chair Dr Stuart Cannon, and Board Member, Ben Law, as we farewell Board member Wendy Chambers and Chairman Ian Milliner, and thank Ian for his ten years of service on the ADAS Board.
ADAS Schools Update
There have recently been changes to ADAS training facilities with one school expanding into Western Australia and another no longer offering ADAS training courses.
Change to ADAS certification fees
At a recent meeting of the ADAS Board of Directors, the decision was made to increase ADAS certification fees by 20%. In ADAS' twenty year history, the price of ADAS certification fees has only increased once, which occurred in 2008.
Major Revision of Key IMCA Documents
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has revised and updated the principal documents within its DESIGN (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note) suite of documents.