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.
New work health and safety regulations for working offshore in Australia came into effect on 12 June 2025, following the 2021 offshore oil and gas safety review.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association have published the Women in Maritime Survey 2024 report.
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 school Professional Divers Training Academy (PDTA), part of the Professional Divers Group, has announced the closure of their ADAS training operations after 14 years.
Joel O’Brien, Lead Organiser for Divers at the Maritime Union of Australia raises the important issue of divers’ pay and conditions, encouraging divers to ensure they understand their rights and entitlements in employment.
One diving-related safety incident has been shared in recent International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes.
Offshore supervisor applicants who need to show proof of competency as part of the application process, can do so using the ADAS Diving Supervisor simulator.