ADAS congratulates the recipient of the 2017 Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence, David Loudon, for his outstanding contributions to ADAS and the hyperbaric training industry. David Loudon, a trainer with The Underwater Centre Tasmania (TUCT), is the recipient of the…
The safety news this issue provides information about diving related incidents reported by IMCA; gives access to a helmet maintenance video created by ADCI; and shares information about WorkSafe New Zealand withdrawing approval of certain dive cylinders. IMCA Safety Flash…
Applications are now open for enrolment into the ADAS Dive Project Management course. Book now for your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity to begin or further your diving management career! The Dive Project Management course comprises core…
This article aims to inform ADAS stakeholders and the hyperbaric industry as a whole of recent changes to ADAS Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) diver training. ADAS works closely with a variety of national and international partners to ensure that ADAS…
There have been a number of safety related items received by ADAS in recent months. These include various safety specific alerts; a NOPSEMA quality assurance alert; an ADCI maintenance and repair bulletin; and an IMCA prosecution advice. Safety Alerts Buoyancy Control Device…
ADAS is pleased to announce the introduction of a new ADAS Accredited Training Establishment based in Malaysia. The International Diving Academy (IDA) is based in Terengganu, Malaysia and is accredited to conduct training and assessment of a variety of ADAS…
As you all know, when it comes time to renew your ADAS certification, you also need to submit a current photo for your new ADAS card. Getting a decent photo of yourself can be harder than you think! The comic…
ADAS' highly regarded Dive Project Management course has been revised and updated to make it more flexible and applicable to a wider group of potential candidates. The Dive Project Management course now leads to a Diploma level qualification with the option…
As many ADAS members are aware, existing divers or diving supervisors are required to maintain current First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Administration qualifications as indicated in Australian Standard AS/NZS 2299.1:2015. To help ADAS members meet this requirement, ADAS has developed a…
Maurie Vierow retires from the ADAS Board of Directors after 13 years. The ADAS Board would like to extend their gratitude to Maurie Vierow for his extraordinary contribution to the ADAS Board over the past 13 years. In his role…