Revised OPGGS Regulations Now in Effect
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.
Safety
Five safety incidents have been shared in recent International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes, including the case of a diver in Brazil who became disabled due to decompression illness.
Raymon Busby Awarded Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence
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.
Launch of ADAS Task Book
ADAS is excited to launch our new Offshore Air Divers Task Book, now available to order online.
IMCA Updates
IMCA recently issued a number of topical updates including a new CPD program, warnings about rogue diving schools, and a 2024 Safety Stats Report.
Improving and Defending Divers Pay and Conditions
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.
Safety
Three diving-related safety incidents have been shared in International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes to date in 2025.
ADAS Updates
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.
IMCA Updates
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
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.