A vital safety aspect of occupational diving is that all dive team members hold current occupational dive medicals, which is mandated by AS/NZS 2299.1 Standard. While it can be a confusing area to navigate, there are ways to ensure that…
The ADAS team recently worked together to offset ADAS’ carbon footprint by planting trees for a local Landcare group. In May the ADAS team ditched the office for a morning and headed for a nearby property to pitch in to…
The ADAS WHS Certificate aims to provide skills and knowledge relevant to onshore diving work classified as “general diving” – that is, diving work not deemed “high risk” in nature. Under the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations (Part 4.8 Diving…
The ADAS Board of Directors welcomes two new members, Adrian Evans and Dr Stuart Cannon. In March and April, the ADAS Board of Directors approved the appointment of Adrian and Stuart who both have a strong maritime background and can…
The first part of 2021 has fortunately been relatively quiet in regard to incidents in the hyperbaric industry. In this issue we share an IMCA alert relating to incorrect umbilical markings. IMCA Safety Flash 09/21 Incorrect measurement and markings on…
Due to a continuing number of diver fatalities relating to ship husbandry (although thankfully none in Australia), IMCA, IOGP, and ADCI have collaborated to produce a guidance document aimed to alleviate this worrying trend. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)…
Congratulations to the Commercial Dive Academy (CDA) on winning the Excellence in Export category in the 2021 Tasplan Business Excellence awards. In March, Tasmanian based ADAS school, the Commercial Dive Academy (CDA), won the Excellence in Export category in the…
Australian based offshore contractor, MMA Offshore, is looking for workers – you could be the next new recruit! MMA Offshore specialises in providing high specification vessels and a comprehensive suite of marine services to the offshore energy sector and wider…
Each year the Cancer Council Australia holds a ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ fundraiser to provide support to cancer sufferers and survivors. This year ADAS is participating in memory of our friend and co-worker Tracy, and invite you to donate to this…
Calling all photographers… Do you have an eye for interesting photos? Would you love to see your images in an ADAS calendar? Then we need you! ADAS is looking for a collection of diving related photos that will become the…