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Diving Dynamics completes unique concrete pour project.

no@spam.com (Doug Elsey) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EDT

We are currently finishing off a unique underwater concrete pour. he only way we could get concrete to site was with the use of a helicopter. Over a period of 12 hours we had a helicopter overhead every 3 minutes delivering concrete to the hoper which supplied the concrete pump and then the divers.

Why Join CADC? What's in it for a member?

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As with everything, the bottom line in any joining ANY organization is - why join? (which translates more into "What’s in it for me?" )
As CADC grows across Canada we need to look closely at our role in the industry to insure that we have a distinct advantage over non-member companies. It is not enough to better the safety of the industry, we must also improve the credibility and expertise of member companies products and services.
But, as a potential member, if CADC is out there working for the industry as a whole, then why join?

IMCA Course scheduled for Mar 10-14 2008 at Seneca.

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:42:10 EST

Seneca College, Underwater Skills program will be offering a IMCA Diver Medical Technician re-certifcation program, March 10 - 14 inclusive.

Prerequisites
Current (in-date) IMCA Diver Medic certification, in-date diving medical.
Course Includes
IMCA Diver Medic re-certification, CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration re-certification and Automatic External De-fibrillation certification.
Course Dates (2008)
• March 10 - 14
Spaces are limited, please contact John Walley for availability.
Course Fee
Estimated course fee is $1000.00 CAN
Location of Course
The course is currently located at Seneca College King Campus
Registration
To register, please contact John Walley .
Phone: 416-491-5050 ext 5021 E-Mail: John.Walley@senecac.on.ca

Chamber listings for Canada

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:00:00 EDT

The Director of Diving Safety (Canada) has provided us with a list of hyperbaric chambers that are available for treatment. The list is current as of 2004 and is by no means complete. However, it is a start and may be updated in future postings.

Archives: An old underwater Photography page.

no@spam.com (Doug Elsey) — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:00:27 EDT

Searching through the old archives of Diver Magazine, I came across this dated article on underwater photography. In reading it over, basic things in the art of acquiring the image have not changed much.
See what they had to say then ... and then think about it.

Near Accident in bell..

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

A recent video clip on YouTube shows a near fatal incident when a sudden leak develops during a bell run. A cold reminder that the industry has its "moments.". Quick thinking by the crew and the supervisor prevents a tragedy. See inside for Video Clip.

COLD WEATHER DIVING TIPS - or - Why You Don't Lick K- Cylinders at 30 Below Zero!

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

When is it \"too cold to dive\"? The real answer is that it probably is never too cold to dive! But what about your tender? What about your equipment? Find out what not to do - and why it isn\'t a good idea to lick a K-cylinder at -30C!

American diver dies in cave in Newfoundland.

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

An American adventurer died suddenly Sunday while diving in a flooded iron ore mine near St. John's.

Joe Steffen, 51, a resident of Ohio, was a member of an international dive team that had come to explore the flooded mine on Bell Island in Conception Bay.

A serious skills shortage is hitting the offshore market.

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

�The industry is extremely busy and expected to remain so for a number of years,� said Hugh Williams, Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

Connors Diving Services take the plunge on a record setting pipe dive.

no@spam.com (� UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Connors Diving Services is pleased to announce the completion of internal repairs to a major effluent pipeline in Nova Scotia. The project was a multi-company collaboration between the Owners, Connors Diving Services and Miller Pipeline Corp.