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.
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
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.
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 Flash
One diving-related safety incident has been shared in recent International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Safety Flashes.
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.
French Certifications No Longer Accepted for Crossover
French Certifications No Longer Accepted for Crossover ADAS is no longer accepting French certifications issued after the 14th of June 2024 for crossover applications. During the IDRCF (International Diving Regulators and Certifiers Forum, of which ADAS is a founding member)…
Regulator Round Table Discussion
A highlight of the 2024 ADAS Accredited Training Establishment (ATE) Meeting was a WHS regulator round table session to discuss Regulations, with regulators from 7 jurisdictions attending either in person or by video link.
Safety Flashes
Five safety incidents have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes.