ADAS Updates
In ADAS news, we share an update about our annual ADAS schools conference, and share a farewell message from Amanda Sordes, who has resigned as ADAS Executive Director.
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.
Congratulations to Ian Milliner, OAM
ADAS extends its congratulations to Ian Milliner on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in July 2026, for service to diver training and accreditation.
Alan Strong presented with Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence 2026
Congratulations to Alan Strong on receiving the 2026 Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence.
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.