Bergen International Diving Seminar 2023: Sustainable diving in the new energy sector
ADAS was invited to present at the bi-annual International Diving Seminar, held in Bergen, Norway and hosted by NUI
International Regulators Forum Perth 2023
The International Regulators Forum (IRF) Conference was held in Perth in October 2023, for the first since 2018.
IMCA CPD Expands to Trainee Offshore Supervisors
IMCA is expanding the availability of its popular Diving Supervisor Continuing Professional Development (CPD) app to Trainee Offshore Air and Bell Diving Supervisors (TOSA and TOSB).
Safety
Two safety events have been reported in recent IMCA Safety Flashes, and two case studies have been published. The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a Safety Alert relating to heat related illnesses offshore.
Forgeries on the Rise: Check with ADAS
The number of forged diving certifications is increasing significantly, ADAS urges all diving contractors to gain verification of ADAS certifications.
Diver Medicals: Make Sure Your Doctor is Qualified
There has been an increase in medicals issued by doctors who are not qualified to issue occupational diver medicals. It is important that hyperbaric workers ensure their doctor is properly qualified.
Steve Clark Presented with Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence
Congratulations to Steve Clark on receiving the 2023 ADAS Maurie Vierow Award of Excellence.
ADAS Updates – December 2023
As an internationally recognised certification agency, ADAS works to improve the global recognition of diver qualifications by connecting with colleagues and agencies around the world.
Two divers cautioned for fraud by UK Police
Two divers and one company director have been sanctioned by HSE UK for exaggerating credentials, and cautioned for fraud by UK Police.
Coroners Court Recommendations
ADAS acknowledges the Findings of Magistrate Derek Lee, Deputy State Coroner of NSW following the coronial inquest into the death of Mark Murphy on the 20th of May 2015. The Findings were published on July 1, 2022 and can be…