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offshore certs?

is the "SafeGulf" thing even being used?

and is the "MIST" course necessary for guys in the north sea working as divers or is it just for rig hands etc.?

thanks

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Permalink Reply by stuart anderson on December 29, 2011 at 4:36am

MIST is currently needed for guys working from Platforms, Jack-ups or MODU's in the North sea. I know of one Sat boat who had to get everyone 'misty' for a particular contract, but it's not widespread on vessels yet.

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Permalink Reply by PAISTE on December 29, 2011 at 9:05am

A lot of GOM companies use SafeGulf, but they should pay for it if they need you to have it.

I was in the North Sea last summer and all that was needed was a Dutch ticket. They looked over my log books and asked a few questions. I had to get some more recent dives logged, but after I did that they gave me the OK.

The problem in the North Sea is immigration. They have a lot of divers and it is so much cheaper and easier to hire local.