French Certifications Accepted for Crossovers and Further Training
French certifications are once again being accepted by ADAS for crossovers and for entry onto further training at ADAS schools.
ADAS Launches Indigenous Scholarship Scheme
ADAS has launched a new scholarship scheme available to Indigenous applicants in Australia, and Māori and Pasifika applicants in Aotearoa New Zealand, to start or further their career in the occupational diving sector.
Safety
Four incidents have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes, with two involving diver entanglement.
IMCA Updates
IMCA has released a number of resources and reports, including a focus on safety considerations for divers working in the Strait of Hormuz, the 2025 Safety Statistics Report and a review of lessons from the IMO’s International Day for women in Maritime.
NOPSEMA Updates
The latest issue of The Regulator, NOPSEMA’s* quarterly publication, included articles on the risks associated with offshore lifting operations, and ways to improve psychosocial health in the workplace.
NOPSEMA Updates
The December 2025 issue of The Regulator, published by NOPSEMA, contains two key updates for hyperbaric workers. The first is the release of updated Diving Guidelines, and the second brings focus to the importance of regulating psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
ADAS Updates
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.
IMCA Updates
IMCA has launched its Next Generation Network, a global initiative aimed at supporting early career professionals, and released a suite of updated guidance documents.
International Day for Women in Maritime
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.
Changes to Onshore DMT Timeframes
Following feedback from license holders and ADAS schools, the Onshore Diver Medical Technician (DMT) certification timeframes have been extended.