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Commerical diving or suicide?
By Doug Elsey| 03/18/2008Offshore Life .. is it really for you?
By Doug Elsey| 03/19/2007Breaking UW News
Canadian Underwater Conference gearing up for Sept 7th – 9th in Halifax.
- Published 08/12/2008
For details on the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors visit http://www.underwaterconference.ca . Register for the conference now - don't miss the premier underwater conference in Canada Special conference rates are available at the Delta Barrington and the Delta Halifax hotels but they are booking up fast. Book now through the conference web site or directly by phone. (UnderwaterIndustry.com is a bronze sponsor of the conference.)
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Offshore Air Diving Course to be held after Underwater Conference.
- Published 08/11/2008
On September 11 & 12th, following the Canadian
Underwater Conference, in Halifax, Seneca College will be holding an Offshore
Air Diving Supervisors top up session, in Halifax, for those divers who already
possess a DCBC Air Diving Supervisors certification. Those that do not
presently hold the Air Diving Supervisors certification, will have to take the
entire 5 day course (not presently scheduled).
The two day Offshore Top Up Program will cost $350.00
including the IMCA Air Diving Supervisors Manual.
If anyone is interested in the Offshore Air Diving Supervisors program, they may contact Dave Geddes at (416) 491-5050 ext. 5020 or dave.geddes@senecac.on.ca.
(Underwater Industry Note: The Diver Certification Board of Canada has gained
recognition with IMCA in providing Offshore Air Diving Supervisors
certification. The DCBC certification will have reciprocity with IMCA
recognition through out the world. Why this is important to Canadian Offshore
Air Divers and Supervisors is, that until December 31st of this year (2008) the
Supervisor applicant can gain the experience required (panel hours) and
complete the supervisor's course in either order prior to writing the
examination. As of January 2009 the applicant will have to attended a
Supervisors course PRIOR to gaining the
required number of panel hours, then taking the exam. Therefore, if the
applicant waits until 2009, he will not be able to use any panel hours he may
have already accumulated.
For complete information on the Offshore Air Diving Supervisor Scheme, please visit the Diver Certification board of Canada web site at; www.divercertification.com )
» Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Divers in the news TODAY
- Published 06/2/2008
MyBubbleBuddies shows world appeal for dive pros.
- Published 05/20/2008
Doug Elsey said, "The world wide appeal of the site is confirming that we all face the same universal problem in working and "playing" with a waterline over our heads. The problems (and solutions) are the same in Indonesia as they are in the Canadian / US Great Lakes. None of this is totally unique other than some water tastes salty or is hotter or colder. Same stuff - same problems. I am happy at the acceptance that the underwater community has shown in this site". More information and blogs, forums, etc. are at http://www.MyBubbleBuddies.com.» Read More
Older North Sea Divers paying the price.
- Published 05/19/2008
In 1969, deep-sea divers began drilling in the North Sea; nearly 40 years later, they're still paying for it."It's not like the government has been sitting on secret findings," says Reusch, the government lawyer.When
Norway discovered oil in 1969, petroleum had never been pumped from
such depths. Divers were paid as much as $550 a day, 10 times what able
seamen made, to help bring it to the surface. But what were and are the long term effects. Read more on the link .....
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Featured Articles
Diving Dynamics completes unique concrete pour project.
- By Doug Elsey
- Published 04/18/2008
- West Coast News
- Unrated
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.
Chamber listings for Canada
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 05/14/2007
- Diving Safety and Training
- Unrated
COLD WEATHER DIVING TIPS - or - Why You Don't Lick K- Cylinders at 30 Below Zero!
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 02/6/2007
- Diving Safety and Training
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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!
Why Join CADC? What's in it for a member?
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 03/21/2008
- Membership Information
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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?
Recent Articles
Archives: An old underwater Photography page.
- By Doug Elsey
- Published 04/6/2007
- UnderwaterIndustry News
- Unrated
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..
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 02/15/2007
- Hazard / Safety Alert , Diving Safety and Training , UnderwaterIndustry News
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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.
American diver dies in cave in Newfoundland.
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 02/5/2007
- Hazard / Safety Alert
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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.
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 01/24/2007
- UnderwaterIndustry News
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“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.
- By © UnderwaterINDUSTRY .com
- Published 01/14/2007
- Member News
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