CADC DIGITAL MAG ONLINE AVAILABLE: “So you want to be a Commercial Diver? What the #&#$$ were you thinking?”
By CADC Admin ~ February 3rd, 2023. Filed under: CADC MAG, EDUCATION, Safety, Standards and Regulations.
So you want to be a diver?
Many commercial divers have begun their career as a recreational SCUBA diver, and it dawns on them that they might be able to make a career out of it! Others have been in a trade of some type and are looking for a way to carry their skill underwater. Others may have been drawn to it from a movie they saw or in an article where they read it was an exciting career with travel and making a lot of money.
So, will you be living the dream? Or will it be – in fact – a nightmare?
At the outset, one thing about a career in commercial diving is that it isn’t for everyone. As glamorous as the career may seem to be, the reality is quite different. Yes, there is travel. Yes, there is excitement and adventure. Yes, there is an opportunity to make money.
In the recreational SCUBA world, time spent underwater is usually an activity that’s under your control, at your chosen time and conditions. In the commercial world, however, the situation in many instances is not under your control. Things happen in the middle of the night at the most inconvenient time. It is not uncommon to be called out to a job during holidays and late at night. Divers are usually called upon to react to an emergency. They are told that it will last a day — maybe a week. But it lasts three months and you only brought one set of underwear. Being in the diving industry is like working in the fire department – you go when you are called and may stay till it is finished. That’s just the way it is.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
The magazine’s cover story, ‘You Want to Become a Commercial Diver. What the Hell are You Thinking?’ we speak with four commercial divers who made it a lifetime career. See what they had to say. Dream? Or Nightmare?
The turnover at the various provincial Ministries of Labour over the years has resulted in the Ministry losing much of their diving knowledge and skill. Aaron Griffen of Seneca College’s Underwater Skills Program has been working with the Ontario Ministry of Labour over the last year, inviting them out to his dive sites whenever possible to help train up inspectors and give them more hands-on experience as to what it means to be a commercial diver in Canada. His article takes a deep dive into the benefits of maintaining a more collaborative and instructional approach, and what it means for diver safety in the Canadian diving industry and for the members of the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors (CADC).
In the feature, ‘If it’s Not Written Down, It Didn’t Happen: The Importance of Logbooks,’ David Parkes, CEO at the Diver Certification Board of Canada, writes about the importance of keeping your logbooks in order.
‘How to Sink Your Company Without Getting Wet’ – AON is an insurance brokerage that has a significant presence in the area of marine insurance. Brent Chorney at AON emphasizes the need for the commercial diving industry to have a comprehensive insurance policy, and his article covers some of the things that might not first come to mind. If you aren’t covered for an unexpected eventuality – you could sink your company! Read the fine print.
Founded in 1979, Connors Diving Services Ltd is eastern Canada’s premier marine service provider. Connors’ scope of activities has broadened to cover all aspects of commercial diving and marine services, and the company is now one of Canada’s leading in-shore diving companies. This issue features Connors Diving Services’ long history in the industry and what might be on the horizon for the company.
‘All You Need to Know About Filing a Notification of Project’ – Navigating the waters of Ontario’s commercial diving legislation can feel daunting, and there are numerous legal requirements to both understand and adhere to and many of those apply to multiple parties – even for those who may not be in the habit of getting wet. One such requirement is to provide notification to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) of the diving operation, prior to its beginning. Matt Neundorf of the MOL explains it all to use.
‘Safety & Regulations’ – In this update from Dave Geddes, CADC President and Chair of the CSA Sub-Committee for the Competency Standard for Diving Operations, Clinical Chamber Operators, and ROV Personnel, he updates readers about the latest on IHSA; WORKSAFE(s); and CSA Dive Standards.
And for those of us who have chosen the diving industry for a career, the smell of aviation fuel and the spinning up of a helicopter about to take off always gets the adrenaline going. We are off to another adventure. Hell, we would not trade it for the world!
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