ADAS Updates
It has been a busy year at ADAS engaging with stakeholders in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, and the Executive Director has also attended an international diving forum in the UK and a seminar in Norway.
Safety
There has been an incident of a dropped load during overboarding for subsea operations, and a report on positive changes at one IMCA contractor in the use of digital tools to give all crew and office personnel 24/7 access to essential safety and operational updates.
IMCA Updates
IMCA has released updated guidance documentation on a range of topics including spoolpiece metrology, biodiversity impacts and sustainability assessment tools.
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.