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Dave replied to JMayo's discussion HSE medical in the USA?

"Mayo, you can find a list of HSE-approved doctors for dive physicals online. There has evidently been some sort of clamp-down and finding them outside of the UK is rare, if at all. Some companies/ schools won't accept the physical…"

Sep 23, 2011

Dave replied to Simon Lunt's discussion Air Diving Compressors - The Longest Dive & Bad Air

"At one major dive company a compressor was never sent offshore befor it had been run continuously for 50 hrs. Don't remember if there was a shut- down schedule for running over several days. Your product would also be useful in hazardous…"

Jul 28, 2011

Dave replied to Carson Hagan's discussion USA work vs. the rest of the world

"Carson, Different parts of the industry around world have different standards for commercial diving and these are mostly separated by 1) geography, country, location and 2) the type of work- air, gas, closed-bell etc. When it comes to 1),…"

Jun 2, 2011

Dave replied to Tim Regrut's discussion Young memorial College

"Tim, see the post below about "LTC"."

Jun 1, 2011

Dave replied to Justin Clausen's discussion LTC Morgan city. Past students or present. Advice

"Justin, things are likely to be a bit crazy in Motown due to the flooding (spillway opening) in the region. Many people have been displaced from surrounding communities (Morgan City itself is largely protected by floodwalls and levees), and…"

May 20, 2011

Dave replied to John Carl Roat's discussion Commercial Diving Death since 1990

"Thank you John."

Dec 1, 2010

Dave replied to KYU SIK LEE's discussion need information(sat with ADS company)

"Many of the vessels that are set up with a saturation diving system also have ROV onboard (whether by the same company or contracted from another company.) There are a handful of ADS systems operating worldwide and it would be very unusual to find…"

Nov 12, 2010

Dave replied to Ryan Roberts's discussion Need a little beginner advice.

"Can't believe that a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) hasn't been started for people considering starting a career in the industry. By the way, the only "reputation" factor is that you attend an ADCE-accredited dive school…"

Oct 23, 2010

Dave replied to Mike Lasko's discussion 44 yr old wannabe seeks advice please.

"Fred has a good point; your construction experience SHOULD be an asset in the diving world. Finding an employer who agrees is the hard part."

Oct 19, 2010

Dave replied to Bill Gardner's discussion DIVERS-GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!!!

"Well it also could have been that somebody was getting run off."

Sep 15, 2010

Dave replied to Dive Diva's discussion Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforecment Offshore Drilling Forum

"Okay Diva, I'll take the bait. We cannot endure yet another layer of Job-Hazard review, checklists, or Operational Audit-- this way in which we manage risk in the industry has reached a point of diminishing returns. For example, would you…"

Sep 8, 2010

Dave replied to Jeffrey Wilson's discussion Bridge Inspection Schools/Classes

"I looked into this recently for an upcoming job that had a bridge inspection requirement. There are two types of courses that offer training to the National Bridge Inventory Standard (NBIS) by the Federal Highway Admin -- one lasts a couple of days…"

Sep 8, 2010

Dave replied to Jon Stephen Tibok's discussion Wreck Removal. Need experienced Salvors' Advice.

"I've been following this thread (lurker status) and appreciate the discussion. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects, Jon."

Aug 13, 2010

Dave replied to Dan Dolson's discussion Hat tech needed in Seattle

"I've used Jon Ritter at DCI for the past few years."

Aug 10, 2010

Dave replied to George Patterson's discussion 3.1.....................and 3.2????

"I'm considering the same. Where are you considering taking courses and is the examination included?"

May 11, 2010

Dave replied to Luiz Nate's discussion Commercial Diver and Rope Access Technician ?

"I know a diver who did rope access work for a few months. He's still diving."