ADAS Board Member Positions Available
ADAS is seeking expressions of interest for positions on the Board of Directors.
ADAS Task Book to Launch in 2025
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.
IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
IMCA has published an Information Note containing comprehensive information for Air Diving Supervisor (ADS) candidates.
Safety Flashes
Five safety incidents have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes.
SPUMS Withdraws COVID-19 Guidance Documents
The South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS) has withdrawn key COVID-19 guidance documents as of January 1st 2024.
South African Diving Qualifications Registration and Revalidation
ADAS and ADAS schools are now checking all certifications issued by the Department of Employment and Labour for expiration dates that comply with the new registration and revalidation requirements.
International Regulators Forum Perth 2023
The International Regulators Forum (IRF) Conference was held in Perth in October 2023, for the first since 2018.
IMCA CPD Expands to Trainee Offshore Supervisors
IMCA is expanding the availability of its popular Diving Supervisor Continuing Professional Development (CPD) app to Trainee Offshore Air and Bell Diving Supervisors (TOSA and TOSB).
Safety
Two safety events have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes, and two case studies have been published. The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a Safety Alert relating to heat related illnesses offshore.
Forgeries on the Rise: Check with ADAS
The number of forged diving certifications is increasing significantly, ADAS urges all diving contractors to gain verification of ADAS certifications.