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Official Journal of the Association of Diving Contractors International and Underwater Intervention 2009

ANNUALDIVE TEAMPICTORIAL

HISTORY OF UW PHOTOGRAPHY, PART II

NAVIGATION & POSITIONING ROUNDUP

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ADHESIVE

THE BLUE PAGES

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ANNUALDIVE TEAMPICTORIAL

HISTORY OF UW PHOTOGRAPHY, PART II

NAVIGATION & POSITIONING ROUNDUP

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ADHESIVE

THE BLUE PAGES

ADCI MEMBER DIRECTORY

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A Brief History of American Underwater Photography, Part IISidney Macken details the equipment revolution that fueled the underwater photography boom.

12THE BLUE PAGESThe 2009 ADCI Member DirectoryA True-Blue Who’s-Who of the subsea industry. Keep this handy reference on your desk all year long, and your sources are just an arm’s length away.

19Preparations Underway for UI 2009 in New OrleansMake your plans now to attend the world’s premiere subsea industry gathering, March 3-5, 2009 in the Big Easy. Our exclusive preview includes show events, tours, exhibitors, registration form, and a sneak peak at the technical program.

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ADCI NotebookA preview of the new medical recommendations coming in the sixth edition of the Consensus Standards, and the 2009 ADCI Hall of Fame inductees are announced.

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ANNUAL DIVE TEAM PICTORIALDressed-OutUW highlights the guys at the end of the line.

58THE MARKETPLACENavigation & PositioningThere is a plethora of navigation and positioning instrumentation and software for ships, AUVs, ROVs, and divers available on today’s market. UW asked the leaders in the field to outline their latest offerings.

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Board ofDirectors

Bill CrowleyCal Dive International

ADCI PresidentGeneral Member BOD

Robbie MistrettaDivers Supply

Assoc. Mem. BODExecutive Committee

Craig FortenberyMainstream C.D.

2nd Vice PresidentGeneral Member BOD

Claudio CastroSTS

Chilean ChapterExecutive Committee

Tom EasonEason Diving

East Coast Chapter

William CastleWJ Castle & Assoc.

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Connie MorganKMDSI

Assoc. Mem. BOD

Luis GiampietriLufesa Divers

Latin Am. Chapter

Richard Riley, Jr.Marion Hill Assoc.Midwest Chapter

Mike WillisGlobal IndustriesGen. Mem. BOD

Steve SanfilippoIntegra

Assoc. Mem. BOD

Gary MainesBroco

Assoc. Mem. BOD

Phil NewsumADCI

Executive DirectorExecutive Committee

Tim BeaverGlobal Diving & Slvg.

Gen. Mem. BODExecutive Committee

Randy DavisBorneo Subsea

Asia Pacific Chapter

Tom UlrichAmerican MarineWestern Chapter

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Bruce TraderMadcon

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David ReserInfrastructure Eng.Gen. Mem. BOD

Mike BrownEpic Companies

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Gulf Coast Chapter

Doug TruxilloOnebane Law Firm

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Jay CroftonCrofton Diving

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Bryan NichollsUS Underwater Svcs

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A Message from the ADCI President

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BILLCROWLEYA happy and Safe holiday

To You and Yours

Assuming some of you actu-ally read this letter I gener-ate (stressfully, I assure

you) for each issue, I want to take a moment to wish a happy holiday to you and your loved ones. To those of you actively engaged in diving operations over the holi-days, my hat is off to you. I have been there, and I know what it feels like to be working away from home during the holidays.

Happy Holidays to all of you.This has been a very busy and productive year for

ADCI, the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (Phil Newsum), and our member companies. We are mov-ing at full speed with the new proposed ADCI Consensus Standards (6th edition). We have numerous proactive com-mittees looking at safer ways to conduct diving operations. As a matter of fact, just about everything we do has been critically examined with these basic questions asked:

What are we presently doing?How can we do it better?What is current best industry standard? What is the right thing to do?Once those questions are addressed, decisions come very

easily. No issue has been pushed aside. We have looked at equipment standards, operational issues, medical issues, documentation, and certification.

I think all will agree, we have raised the bar a bit cover-ing all facets of the diving trade, including; inland, harbor and offshore diving operations on an international level.

A Word About SafetyHow safe is the job you’re currently on? Is your company following the current ADCI Consensus

Standards?Are you familiar with the current ADCI Consensus

Standards and Regional Regulatory Standards? If you say no to these two questions, I advise you to educate yourself as soon as possible. It’s a matter of safety and, of course, professionalism.

Many times it is easier to blame others for not following the established rules of safety, but safety is everyone’s job.

Be ever vigilant! Point out lapses of safety when you rec-ognize it, and exercise your right to a safe working environ-ment. Be a champion of safety all the time, not just when it is convenient.

Lead by example and always “do the right thing.” And proudly be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem. Happy Holidays everyone!

Bill Crowley

Equally important to the dissemination of knowledge of underwater photogra-phy was the availability of equipment.

Here in the US, those who made equipment available to our fledgling subsea photo art-ists and technicians had as much impact on underwater photography as the subject’s early authors did.

We have seen that as early as 1903, there were people in the US experimenting with underwater cameras. These very early photographers, mainly scientists such as C. F. Bristol and William Beebe, had their cameras and camera housings built by ma-chinists and metal workers who, generally, were not divers, and built the housings to the specifications of the users. America’s earliest commercial manufacturer of underwater camera housings was a yachtsman, playboy, explorer, and heir to the Victor Talking Machine fortune.


A Brief History of American Underwater Photography

A responsible commercial diving contractor documents the job, every step of the way. As a result, underwater photography is one of the major activities divers are involved in today. In addition to job documentation, still and video underwater imagery appears in magazines, advertising, movies, and on television daily. In our May/June 2008 issue, Sidney Macken detailed the evolution of subsea photographic expertise in the United States. Here in Part II of his article, Macken details the equipment revolution that fueled the underwater photography boom.

Part II

Jordan Klein’s Mako Shark Camera (rear) and the Nemrod Siluro (front)

FenjoHnE. R. Fenimore Johnson was the son of

Eldredge Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. He became in-terested in underwater photography in 1929 while on a cruise to the Caribbean. Since commercial housings were not available, Johnson began building his own.

He was fortunate in having the finances and mechanical background to pursue his interest and soon had formed a research company in Camden, New Jersey, staffed with scientists and technicians. They con-ducted experiments in underwater lighting and visibility and began manufacturing underwater camera housings for motion picture cameras. His company was the first to manufacture underwater camera hous-ings on a commercial basis in the United States. Among the company’s many accom-plishments were advances in mechanical designs. For us, possibly the most signifi-cant was the design of the o-ring, which is far superior to flat gaskets for water and pressure resistant seals.

Johnson continued his own filmmak-ing, and in 1938 was producing underwater color films.

A Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve during World War II, Johnson do-nated the services of his research company to the US Navy at no cost. This was fortu-itous because the experiments conducted in support of the war effort advanced underwater photo technology be leaps and bounds. It was also fortuitous for the Navy, because Johnson became acquainted with Cdr. Doug Fane of the underwater demoli-tion teams, who was looking for a way to document the UDT’s capabilities and justify the teams’ existence at the end of the war. Johnson worked closely with Fane and the underwater demolition teams, producing the first underwater films of their opera-tions and the environment they worked in.

After the War, Johnson founded the Fenjohn Company, dedicated to continu-ing research in underwater photography and the development of diving equipment. The company marketed an amphibious roll film still camera, the Goggler, and a very compact 16 mm movie camera housing, the Bantam.

During the early 1950s, Fenjohn grew into what was then a full-service dive shop. Fenjohn’s 16-page 1956 catalog lists items ranging from the Goggler camera and Ban-tam movie housing, to Aqua Lungs, diving suits, books, spear guns, compressors, and diving accessories including a $55, “100 Fathom” waterproof watch.

Also in 1956, Fenjohn introduced a still camera housing which would fit a variety of cameras popular at the time. Where the Goggler and Bantam were fairly expensive units, priced $675 and $1,990 respectively, the Fenjohn “Universal” all metal, o-ring sealed camera housing was introduced at a price of $65, making it far more affordable to the average diver.

Other camera housings offered in the 1956 Fenjohn catalog included the Hans

Hass-designed Rolleiflex housing for $375, Hass’s “Akustiche” Leica Housing for $366, a French-made Robot camera housing for $135, and the Aqua Eye soft plastic housing for $6.75.

E. R. Fenimore Johnson’s underwater photography career spanned nearly 40 years, during which time he was respon-sible for many advances in the science and technology of underwater photography. His advances in mechanical design directly influenced the equipment we use today, and his research into underwater lighting and turbid water photography advanced the technique underwater photographer still employ.

MArinelAnd enterPriSeSIn 1938, a young Florida teenager,

Jordan Klein, became interested in diving. As with many divers, he found an interest in underwater photography and started building camera housings. His first hous-ings were made out of brass plates silver soldered together. In 1948, Jordan formed a company, Marine Enterprises, and for five years manufactured lucite camera hous-ings for Bolex, Argus, Rolleiflex, Leica, and Stereo-Realist cameras under the Marine-land name.

In 1950, Jordan was joined by another pioneer underwater photographer, Jerry Greenberg, and they collaborated on the design and manufacture of a molded plastic housing for the small Kodak Brownie roll film camera. Greenberg had been experi-menting with underwater photography and building his own housings for about a year. Their housing was simple and inexpensive; 3,000 were sold at $14.95 through Aber-crombie and Fitch.

In 1953, Klein moved his business from Miami Boulevard to Biscayne Boulevard and changed the name to Marineland, Inc. About this time, Greenberg left to form his own company.

Also in 1953, Jordan and engineer Robert Thompson designed an amphibious plastic camera based on the Kodak Brownie shutter and film transport mechanism. The camera, called the Mako Shark, was compact and inexpensive, the basic camera selling for just $9.95. The addition of a BC flash added $10 to the cost.

Because of its simplicity and cost, the camera became very popular with neophyte divers, and 55,000 were sold by Rexall Drug Stores alone. Through the 1960s this camera sold worldwide as the Healthways Mako Shark and, eventually manufactured in Spain, as the Nemrod Siluro. Marine-land, Inc. also manufactured cast aluminum housings for Bolex and other cameras.

Jordan Klein’s first company, Marine-land Enterprises, ran the first dive charter service on the east coast with its 38 foot boat, Arbalete, and manufactured Hawai-ian slings and pole spears. Klein became very well known as an underwater cinema-tographer and worked on motion pictures such as Creature from the Black Lagoon, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, many of


Part II

A Fenjohn catalog from 1956.

Jordan Klein, founder of Marine Enterprises.

Jerry Greenberg’s Seahawk Press published books like this one in the late 1950s.

the James Bond films, and the 1960s Flipper television series.

Additionally, he began buying and re-conditioning high-pressure, war surplus air compressors in 1949; marketing them under the Mako brand name in 1950, as well as Bauer Compressors. In 1954, he purchased a 60-foot surplus PT boat, which he named Mako and operated as a dive charter boat.

Jordan is still active in underwater film and photography doing business as Jordan

Klein Productions. He has worked on over 60 feature films and 100 television commercials. Klein’s son, Jordan Klein Jr., is also in the film and video business with his company, Jordan Klein Film and Video.

SeAHAwk ProdUctSIn 1953, Greenberg formed his own com-

pany, Seahawk Products, and began manu-facturing a cast aluminum housing for Leica and Contax cameras. The Seahawk housings

became very popular during the later 1950s; the Leica housing selling for $99.95 and the Contax housing selling for $109.95.

In 1956, Seahawk Products introduced a revolutionary housing, the Seahawk Mark IV, for the Heiland Strobonar 64 electronic flash and marketed accessories for underwa-ter housings. Remaining good friends with Jordan Klein, Greenberg helped market the Mako Shark camera through his company.

Jerry also founded Seahawk Press to


The Mako Kodak housing

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publish texts on underwater photography in 1956; his first being Underwater Pho-tography Simplified. Greenberg, who had been working as a professional underwater photographer since about 1952, went on to become well known as an underwater pho-tographer for National Geographic and other magazines.

He published an autobiography, Man Fish with a Camera, in 1971. To date, Seahawk Press has published over a dozen books. With Jerry’s artist wife, Ida, it also publishes a unique set of laminated fish identification charts, which divers can take into the water with them.dr. HArold edgerton

Early underwater photography was gener-ally accomplished using available light, that light provided by the sun, as dependable arti-ficial lighting was difficult to use underwater.

Boutan’s earliest attempts at underwater lighting, and also early attempts by Longley and Curtis, involved the use of explosive magnesium powder which was very danger-ous to use. Surface-powered electric lighting was used in some applications but found too cumbersome for most purposes. The battery-capacitor (BC) flash system which used flash bulbs was adapted for underwater use early on. This system was used very successfully by underwater photographers from the 1950s into the 1970s but the bulbs were awkward

to handle underwater, and the electrical con-tacts were prone to failure due to corrosion.

A better system of lighting, and the one which has become the standard in under-water photography, was developed by an American professor of electrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, Dr. Harold Edgerton. Dr. Edgerton, also called Doc, or Papa Flash, began experiment-ing with high speed stroboscopic photogra-phy in 1931, and applied strobe lighting to deep water photography in 1936. Based on his work with side scan sonar and deep water photography, Papa Flash started working with Jaques Cousteau in 1952.

Although not mentioned in any of the


Promotional materials for Jerry Greenberg’s Seahawk Products

popular texts on underwater photography prior to 1954, and mentioned only briefly in Schenck and Kendall’s first edition of Under-water Photography, Dr. Edgerton has had tremendous impact on underwater photogra-phy in all fields of diving.

Though he did not market his strobe light directly to the diving public, beginning with Seahawk Products’ Mark IV housing , manu-facturers of underwater camera equipment marketed housings for surface strobe units, later manufacturing units designed specifi-cally for underwater use.

The use of strobe lights, with variable power settings, slave activation, and through the lens (TTL) metering, has provided a revolution in underwater photography has become the predominant source of artificial light for underwater still photography.

dive rite ProdUctS/HydrotecHIn 1947, while working as a civilian ship

fitter at the Navy shipyard in Long Beach, California, Mart Toggweiler purchased a 36’ LCVP landing craft which he wanted to convert into a pleasure boat. The refit took three years, and when completed the boat, christened Maray, was 42’ long with a diesel engine, deck and cabin.

The boat caught the attention of Ralph Davis, of the Los Angeles Neptunes dive club, who chartered it for club dive trips. Though not a diver himself, Mart saw an opportunity to recover some of the cost of rebuilding the boat and, in 1951, started running weekend


A Toggweiler housing

boat trips to Catalina Island. This was the humble start of a 40-

year career which would, literally, put underwater photography in the hands of thousands of divers worldwide.

To accommodate divers, Mart bought two complete scuba units and two drysuits from the newly formed U. S. Divers Company, the US distributor of the Aqua-Lung. Mart kept these units on the boat for rentals. Some time in 1952, he decided to try the units himself. Anchoring in a shallow, protected cove, he donned the gear, climbed cautiously down the diving ladder, and stepped into the water.

He was a diver from then on. In 1953, Mart ran an add for his

charter service in the inaugural issue of The Skin Diver, a new diving magazine published in Los Angeles.

An amateur photographer, he had an 8mm movie camera and some still cameras, it was natural for him to start building housings and taking his cameras underwater. He would film and photo-graph the divers he took out on his boat.

Eventually, he put together a 16mm diving film. Originally titled Skin Diving in Catalina, the title was changed to Techniques of Skin Diving and it was picked up by a film distribution company. The film eventually aired on Los Angeles television, and Mart developed a business

of providing stock footage to many of the travel/adventure shows that were popu-lar in the early 1950s.

toggweiler’S HoUSingSOver the years, running divers from

Pier Point Landing to Catalina, Mart saw many homemade camera housings come aboard his boat, metal, plastic, even wooden. Being mechanically talented, Mart started building housings. His ma-terial of choice was Plexiglas. The plastic was optically clear and easy to machine. Strong, water tight joints could be easily made with a solvent cement, and the plastic was easily formed by heating and bending.

Because of the inherent pressure-related problems of using flat sides on a housing, Mart began using readily avail-able Plexiglas cylinders for the wall of the housing. Mart was familiar with the prop-erties of Plexiglas, as he had used it for an underwater viewing port in the hull of his boat, Maray.

One of the critical components of any housing is the seal for controls that allow the photographer to adjust the settings of the camera, advance the film, and trip the shutter while underwater. Mart developed a simple o-ring sealed, polished, stainless steel shaft mounted in a Plexiglass body which, (Continued on p.92)


(History of UW Photography Part II, continued from p.18) when cemented in place, provided a waterproof control that could be rotated, pushed in or pulled out.

Mart ran his charter operation for 10 years, then in 1962 he established a business providing parts and materials for housing construction. Mart named his business Dive Rite Products and wrote a 73-page paperback instruction book titled How to Build Your Own Underwater Camera Housing. A long title for a short book, it was loaded with clear, easy to follow instructions. There were plenty of photos and drawings to illustrate the text.

MArt wrote tHe BookThe book opened with a brief discussion of cameras, lenses and

film, then an explanation of theory behind cylindrical shaped hous-ings and the Plexiglas material. In essence, the cylinder shape distrib-utes water pressure equally all around the housing so there is minimal distortion under pressure. The flat end plates are kept to as small a surface area as possible, and the number of o-rings seals are kept to a minimum. The text goes on to explain design and construction of the housing, use of hand tools, even the technique of silver soldering to fabricate control levers. The text also included instructions for adding a BC flash attachment, and provided numerous examples of custom housings.

The last pages of the book were a parts catalog, including the control gland, acrylic tubing and flat sheet, cement, controls, and weighted lead handles. The materials for a seven inch diameter hous-ing , six inches deep, with controls for film advance, shutter, aperture and focus, including the lead handles, a bottle of cement, and the instruction book totaled a whopping $48.50. In 1962, that was still a bit of money, but nowhere near the several hundred dollars that a commercial housing might cost. The materials were strong, easy to work with and, with the Dive Rite book, a durable, easy to operate housing could be built by anyone with a little mechanical ability and some simple hand tools.

Mart had 10,000 first edition copies of his book printed, which

sold for $1.00 per copy. In 1972, After changing the company name to Hydrotech, there was another printing of 10,000 copies of a revised edition selling for $1.95.

In a recent telephone interview, Mart said that he still had about a hundred copies of the second edition left so, approximately 19,900 copies went into the hands of underwater photographers.

By comparison, 3,500 copies of E. R. Cross’s Underwater Pho-tography and Television were printed, of which only about half sold. Cross told me once that the remainder went into a landfill somewhere.

Besides underwater photography, Mart’s book discussed mak-ing splash proof housings for surfers. As divers started to rely more and more on commercially built housings, surfers came to be Mart’s major customers. Since surf housings were not subjected to water pressure, Mart was able to switch to thin walled aluminum housings instead of plastic. The sheet aluminum was formed around the shape of the camera by a hydraulic press and the seams heliarc welded. The finished box was powder coat painted in a color of the buyers choice. However, Mart still used his original control shafts by epoxying them to the 1/16th inch thick aluminum walls.

Mart’s underwater photography also took him in other directions. In 1961, he bought a small. two-place submarine, which had been built by a local machinist, Doug Privitt. Buying the bare bones hull, Mart completed outfitting the little sub, christened Submaray, and began chartering it for inspection and survey work. He spent many years working on geological surveys, cable and pipeline inspections.

Mart sold the Submaray in 1970. After changing hands several times, the sub is now resides in South Carolina. Mart says he occa-sionally sees photos of his old submarine but, to his knowledge, the current owner has never dived it.

Mart operated his business until 1995, when he retired to play golf, tennis, and fly radio-controlled aircraft.

otHer eArly PioneerSOther companies were building underwater camera equipment in

the early 1950s, though they didn’t have as much impact on the diving public as those already mentioned. Vern Pederson, of La Jolla, Cali-fornia, and Bill Salmi were building custom housings for individual photographers such as Peter Stackpole and Jerry Greenberg. Peter Stackpole also manufactured his own line of custom camera housings.

In Lynwood, California, Ace Scientific Laboratories manufactured an aluminum housing, called the U-boat, for the Rolleiflex camera. Homer Lockwood and Lockwood Associates, of Inglewood, California, built acrylic housings for a variety of cameras.

The Aqua Cam amphibious still camera was manufactured by E. E. Peterson. And, Sampson Machine Works with motion picture actor, John Hall, manufactured the Self Contained Underwater Motion Pic-ture Apparatus, SCUMPA, a housing for motion picture cameras.

From its roots in the 1920s and meager resources in the late 1940s, by the mid-to-late 1950s, underwater photography in America flashed into a full blown profession and widespread hobby with major resources available to average American divers. Many great photog-raphers, authors, and equipment manufacturers followed the early pioneers.

Many remarkable careers were precipitated from the efforts of those pioneers. And, underwater photography has, today, become pervasive, an integral part of many commercial diving jobs, and common in everyday advertising, motion pictures, and television programing.

Credit must be given to those individuals who put the knowledge of underwater photography and the technology to apply that knowl-edge into our minds and hands. We owe them a debt of gratitude for making underwater photography accessible to us, the professional as well as the amateur underwater photographer. UW

Sid Macken owns ADCI Associate Member Company Mocean Video, producing historical diving documentaries and underwater videographic services for television, in addition to commercial div-ing companies and the Historical Diving Society USA (hds.org). He has been a diver for over 50 years, graduating with the second class of Santa Barbara City College’s Marine Diving Technology program in 1971. He is still an ADCI certified diver. Originally published in Historical Diver #43, Vol. 13, Issue 2, Spring 2005.


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OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICES ASSOCIATIONken WeLLs990 n. Corporate dr., ste. 210harahan, La 70123504-734-7622504-734-7134kenwells@offshoremarine.orgwww.offshoremarine.org

OFFSHORE OPERATORS COMMITTEEaLLen VerreTP.O. Box 50751new Orleans, La 70150504-561-2427504-561-2700allen_verret@murphyoilcorp.comwww.offshoreoperators.com

THE MUSEUM OF MAN IN THE SEAdOugLas r. hOugh17314 Back Beach roadPanama City Beach, FL [email protected]

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWERHYDRO DIVISIONdaVid e. sCarBerry40 Franklin rd. sWroanoke, Va [email protected]

BP AMERICA INC.PauL WOOdhaLL200 Westlake Park Blvd.houston, TX [email protected]

BUCEO Y SALVAMENTOharry ernesTO reyna niñOBarrio Manga, 2da avenida edificio La Zarzuela, apartamento 402-aCartagena, ColombiaCOLOMBia57 095 669478657 095 [email protected]

DIAL CORDY & ASSOCIATES INC.Jerry COrdy490 Osceola ave.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904-241-8821904-241-8885jcordy@dialcordy.comwww.dialcordy.com

DIVERS ALERT NETWORKdan Orr6 West Colony Placedurham, nC 27705919-684-2948919-471-2054dorr@dan.duke.eduwww.diversalertnetwork.org

GRUPO DE SALVAMENTOCdr. edgard MarTin raMireZ sOLanOavenida Contralmirante de Moa s/nLima, Callao 05, Peru+51 1 613-6363+51 1 613-6363 anexo [email protected]/marina_actual

KD DUYONG (MALAYSIAN NAVY)CaPTain aBduL ghanidiving and Mine Warfare CenterLumut naval BaseLumut, Perak 32100, MaLaysia+605-6802862 [email protected]

KRAFT, GATZ & LANE BENJAMINE, LLCraLPh kraFT600 Jefferson st. ste 410Lafayette, La [email protected]

MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORYJaMes MarCeLLO7 MBL streetWoods hole, Ma [email protected]

MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF TXPeTer a. BarBara10375 richmond avenue, ste. 1700houston, TX 77042-4143713-877-8975713-877-8974pbarbara@mcgriff.comwww.mcgriff.com

PREFECTURA NAVAL ARGENTINACaPT. eduardO rene sCarZeLLOavda. edison 988, Capital FederalBuenos aires, argenTina+054-011-45767622+054-011-45767625salvamento@prefecturanaval.gov.arwww.prefecturanaval.gov.ar

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS441 g. street, nWWashington, dC 20314

US COAST GUARDkeVin uLLriCh, LCdr2100 second street s.W. rm. 1116Washington, dC 20593 [email protected]

WASHINGTON STATE D.O.T.daVid r. BruCeTumwater Office Building7345 Linderson Way sWTumwater, Wa [email protected]

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The Association of Diving Contractors International

Supporting Members Affiliate Members

Supporting Members..............................19

Affiliate Members....................................19

General Members (United States).........20

General Members (International)..........32

Associate Members (United States).....38

Associate Members (International).......44

Commercial Diving Schools..................46

Company Index (Alphabetical)..............48

USAGeneral Members

(Alphabetical by state)

Alabama

COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES INC.dOug ChrisTOPherPO Box 850637Mobile, aL 36685251-665-0017251-660-0069cdsdiver1@aol.comwww.commercialdivingservices.net

CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Jerry BaiLeyP.O. Box 218axis, aL 36505251-675-6432251-675-6487al@constructionsolutions.uswww.constructionsolutions.us

LEA DIVING & SALVAGE CO., INC.B.k. LeaP.O. Box 314Mobile, aL [email protected]

Alaska

ALASKA COMMERCIAL DIVERS, INC.karen MCkean uPdikeP.O. Box 9351ketchikan, ak [email protected]

AMERICAN MARINE CORPORATIONTOM uLriCh6000 a streetanchorage, ak 99518907-562-5420907-562-5426alaska@amarinecorp.comwww.amsghq.com

MAGONE MARINE SERVICE INC.dan MagOneP.O. Box 920247dutch harbor, ak 99692907-581-1400907-581-1495dmagone@arctic.netwww.magonemarine.com

OFFSHORE DIVERSdOn ingrahaM5400 eielson streetanchorage, ak 99518907-563-9060907-563-9061dhingraham@offshoredivers.comwww.offshoredivers.com

Arizona

APPLIED DIVING SERVICES, INC.dOn suTTOn3119 West Clarendon avenuePhoenix, aZ 85017602-258-1116602-258-1118don@applieddiving.comwww.applieddving.com

California

ABOVE & BELOW THE H20riChard FauLk2325 25th avenuesacramento, Ca 95822-2212916-457-1413916-457-0369r.faulk@comcast.netwww.aboveandbelowtheh2o.com

AQUATIC ROBOTICS LLCCraig BusseL3831 appaloosa roadangels Camp, Ca [email protected]. aquaticroboticsllc.com

BIG VALLEY DIVERS, INC.dOug MaXFieLdP.O Box 3284Chico, Ca 95927530-898-1110530-898-1110ads@sunset.netwww.bigvalleydivers.com

BLACKLEDGE DIVING, INC.rOn BLaCkLedge1200 Pier e ave., Berth 24Long Beach, Ca 90802562-436-7838562-436-0581hdhtdvr@aol.comwww.blackledgediving.com

C&W DIVING SERVICES, INC.Fred WesT1706 hoover avenuenational City, Ca [email protected]

DIVECON SERVICES INC.TheOdOre rOChe741 e. arcturas ave.Oxnard, Ca [email protected]

DRS MARINE, INC.riChard WiLLiaMs1378 Lemon streetVallejo, Ca [email protected]

GLOBAL INSHORE, INC.keVin PehLe3059 Cattey Lanerio Vista, Ca 94571-7227925-439-7227925-427-1705info@globalinshore.comwww.globalinshore.com

HARBOR OFFSHORE, INC.JeFF Terai5720 nicolle streetVentura, Ca [email protected]

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS MARIPROMark WardMan1522 Cook Placegoleta, Ca 93117805-683-3881 ext [email protected]/maripro

MM DIVING, INC.ViC MarkyTan325 sleepy hollow roadCrescent City, Ca [email protected]

MOSCOW DIVE CENTER LTD.rOMan haykin6741 Lincoln ave 171Buena Park, Ca 90620714-376-6585714-898-8201www.mosdivecen.com

MULDOON MARINE SERVICES, INC.J. riChard BarTaP.O.Box 41340Long Beach, Ca 90853562-432-5670562-432-6623richard@muldoonmarine.comwww.muldoonmarine.com

NORTH COAST DIVERS INC.riCk heasLeT1320 industrial ave., ste. LPetaluma, Ca 94952707-762-1575707-762-2239rick@northcoastdivers.comwww.northcoastdivers.com

PARKER DIVING SERVICE, INC.TOM sOrensen1651 seabright avenueLong Beach, Ca 90813-1146562-436-2701562-436-2767parkerdiving@gmail.comwww.parkerdivingservice.com

REDWOOD SHORE DIVING, INC.TiM ParkerP.O. Box 1648sausalito, Ca [email protected]

UNDERWATER RESOURCES, INC.ThOMas r. BeLCherPier 26, The embarcaderosan Francisco, Ca 94105415-974-5464415-974-1749Tbelcher@underwater-resources.comwww.underwater-resources.com

WEST DIVING SERVICES, INCJeFFery PFiZnMaierP.O Box 2692national City, Ca 91951619-474-3100619-474-3200westdiving@westdiving.comwww.westdiving.com

Connecticut

FATHOM SOLUTIONS LLCViCTOria PresTOnP.O. Box 735Clinton, CT 06413860-664-1864860-664-3820information@fathom-solutions.comwww.fathom-solutions.com

JMS NAVAL ARCHITECTS & SALVAGE ENGINEERSJaCk ringeLBerg34 Water streetMystic, CT [email protected]

UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATIONCaTherine aLeXander110 Plains roadessex, CT [email protected]

District of Columbia

HANDON DIVING SERVICE, INC.Mark handOn1218 irving st. neWashington, dC [email protected]

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Florida

AMERICAN INSHORE DIVERS MiChaeL aiken2098 ne 4th CourtBoca raton, FL 33431561-447-9338561-447-9338mikeaiken@americaninshoredivers.comwww.americaninshoredivers.com

ASSOCIATED MARINE SALVAGE, INC.gOrdOn OLsen1883 nW 7th street #5Miami, FL 33125305-644-3034305-644-9370amsisalvage@att.netwww.amsisalvage.com

AVIMAR C.A.andreW WesTinPO Box 025801Miami, FL 33102-580158 414 393 078958 293 431 [email protected]

BLUE WATER MARINE SERVICES, INC.WiLLiaM hiCks14100 sW 256th street,suite 14homestead, FL 33032305-230-0030305-230-3090tbsouthdade@earthlink.netwww.bluewatermarineservices.com

BOLT UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC.MOLLie grisWOLd7946 62nd street northPinellas Park, FL 33781727-546-4198727-549-8131office@boltunderwater.comwww.boltunderwater.com

BOWMAN DIVING CORP.grey d. BOWMan Jr.P.O. Box 66Cortez, FL 34215941-358-1105941-794-1965info@bowmandiving.comwww.bowmandiving.com

DENIZENS OF THE DEEP CO., INC.shaWn WOOdWard22 Blue Jordan rd.Frostproof, FL 33843863-635-6410863- [email protected]

DIVE-TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.gLenn W. MCeWan6200 80th ave. n.Pinellas Park, FL [email protected]

HYDREXsTaCey PaTTOn604 druid rdClearwater FL [email protected]

HT MARINE SERVICES, INC.rudy C. WaTTs6451 highway 77Chipley, FL [email protected]

INDUSTRIAL DIVERS CORPORATIONFran gaLLeTTaP.O. Box 21786Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335954-523-2906954-587-6636idc@bellsouth.netwww.industrialdivers.com

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS, INC.daVid r. reser2121 Old hickory Tree roadst. Cloud, FL 34772407-957-1660407-957-8744drreser@infrastructureengineers.comwww.infrastructureengineers.com

LEWIS DIVING & SALVAGE, INC.JOe C. LeWis1020 girvin roadJacksonville, FL [email protected]

LOGAN DIVING, INC.sCOTT andersOn5731 st. augustine roadJacksonville, FL 32207904-731-0000904-731-5493diveworxx@aol.comwww.logandiving.com

MARLIN DIVING INSPECTION, INC.raMOn sOria2191 nW 97 avenueMiami, FL 33172305-477-7575305-477-7590oporras@marlinengineering.comwww.marlinengineering.com

MIAMI DIVER, INC.keVin PeTers2994 n. Miami ave.Miami, FL 33127305-571-9700305-571-5005office@miamidiver.comwww.miamidiver.com

MRS. G DIVING SPECIALISTS, INC.FarLey e. Carney, Jr5911 rodman st.hollywood, FL [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL MARINE CONSULTINGWiLLiaM C. king101 Bronz glow Wayst. augustine, FL [email protected]

RESOLVE TOWING & SALVAGEJOsePh e. FarreLL, Jr.1850 se 17th st. ste 204Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316954-764-8700954-764-8724eshelley@resolvemarine.comwww.resolvemarine.com

RME-DIVER COMMERCIAL DIVING LLCJeFFrey M. Lane109 Oak ridge PlacePanama City, FL [email protected]

SEA SUB SYSTEMS, INC.robin LaMaireP.O. Box 1204indian rocks Beach, FL 33785727-393-6114727-391-2698operations@seasubsystems.comwww.seasubsystems.com

STROUD DIVING & HYDROGRAPHYrOBerT esTes5030 Old kings roadJacksonville, FL 32254-1184904- 355-1777904-353-5500bob.estes@mesco-offshore.comwww.mescodive.com

TITAN SALVAGEMariOn Weinand700 nW 33rd st, ste 290Pompano Beach, FL 33064954-545-4143954-545-4552marion.weinand@titansalvage.comwww.titansalvage.com

UNDERWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.dean reynOLds1326 sW Biltmore streetPort st. Lucie, FL [email protected]

UNDERWATER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.WendeLL sWiLLey4128 nW 47th Placegainesville, FL 32606352-373-6301352-373-8855usi@usi-diving.comwww.usi-diving.com

UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC.shLOMO ZiV600 n.e. 185th streetMiami, FL 33179305-652-1410305-652-1917usi@underwaterservicesusi.comwww.underwaterservicesusi.com

Hawaii

PACIFIC DIVING INDUSTRIES, INC.rayMOnd J. TOugas2646 kilihau streethonolulu, hi 96819808-833-1831808-833-1832pacdive@hawaii.rr.comwww.pacdiving.com

SEA ENGINEERING, INC.W. PaTriCk rOssPier 21honolulu, hi 96817808-536-3603808-536-3703admin@seaengineering.comwww.seaengineering.com

Iowa

MIDWEST DIVING SERVICES. INC.Terry heCk194 deer run Trailhornick, ia 51026712-253-4601712-876-2279blackh2o@netins.netwww.midwestdivingservices.com

Illinois

COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC.danieL sTrOMBerg123 n. Wacker drive, suite 300Chicago, iL 60606312-704-9300312-704-9320aharney@collinsengr.comwww.collinsengr.com


J.S. MARINE COMMERCIAL DIVINGJOhn h. sChue, Jr.21542 n. Wake ave.Wilmington, iL [email protected]

LAKES & RIVERS CONTRACTING, INC.JOhn a. PeTrukOViChP.O. Box 67Lemont, iL 60439630-739-2460630-739-3732johnr@lakesandrivers.comwww.lakesandrivers.com

PRO-DIVE, INC.randy JaCOBs501 illinois ave., P.O. Box 663Ottawa, iL 61350-0663815-433-5228815-434-2433rjacobs@pro-dive.netwww.pro-dive.net

Indiana

GUS COMMERCIAL DIVERS, LLC WiLLiaM CarnesP.O. Box 516 / 12839 industrial Parkgranger, in 46530574-273-9122574-272-9067bcweldgusdive@sbcglobal.netwww.grangerunderwater.com

BULLDOG DIVING, INC.BeCky TiLLis2968 West Co. rd 300 southrockport in 47635812-649-5071812-649-5072btillis@bulldogdiving.comwww.bulldogdiving.com

Kansas

CENTRAL STATES U/W CONTRACTING, INC.kenT PriCe465 s. Parker st # 101Olathe, ks [email protected]

UTILITY DIVING SERVICES, INC.rOBerT dOLeshaLP.O. Box 6149kansas City, ks 66106-6149913-856-6115913-856-6115

Kentucky

MAINSTREAM COMMERCIAL DIVERS INC.Craig FOrTenBery322 C.C. Lowry driveMurray, ky 42071-2145270-753-9654270-753-0165info@mainstreamdivers.comwww.mainstreamdivers.com

MARINE SOLUTIONS, INC.dOn WiLkins250 gold rush drive suite 4Lexington, ky 40503859-260-1950859-260-1055dwilkins@Msidiving.comwww.Msidiving.com

Louisiana

ACI MARINE ANDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.JOhn anders2333 Brooklyn avenueharvey, La [email protected] www.andersconstruction.com

BISSO MARINE CO., INC.JOhn neherP.O. Box 4113new Orleans, La 70118504-866-6341504-865-8132jn@bissomarine.comwww.bissomarine.com

BLACKWATER DIVING, LLCkeVin LOriOP.O Box 948amelia, La [email protected]

CAL DIVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.BiLL CrOWLey1902 diver drivenew iberia, La 70560337-367-9040337-364-2687bcrowley@caldive.comwww.helixesg.com

CHET MORRISON CONTRACTORS, INC.LanCe dOering#9 Bayou dularge roadhouma, La 70363985-858-1950985-858-3184ldoering@chetm.comwww.chetmorrison.com

DIVCON, LLCCarOL deaTLey8120 us hwy 182 eastMorgan City, La [email protected]

DIVECON SERVICES INC.Jerry COTTreLL231 highway 96Broussard, La 70518337-839-1552337-839-8354JCottrell@divecon.comwww.divecon.com

EPIC DIVERS, INC.MiChaeL BrOWnepic Ctr., 1841 enterprise dr., ste. 200harvey, La 70058504-340-5252504-328-5202mb@epiccompanies.comwww.epiccompanies.com

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.Mike WiLLisP.O. Box 442sulphur, La 70664-0442337-583-5000337-583-5100mwillis@globalind.comwww.globalind.com

H. J. MERRIHUE COMMERCIAL DIVINGChad ByardP.O. Box 23123new Orleans, La 70183504-466-2800504-466-9850divers@hjmerrihue.comwww.hjmerrihue.com

J & J DIVING CORPORATIONPaTriCk kennedy3012 engineers rd.Belle Chasse, La [email protected]

LEGACY OFFSHORE , LLCJerry LOWriMOreP.O. BOX 1470Broussard, La 70518337-839-5550337-839-5595jerrylowrimore@legacyoffshore.comwww.legacyoffshore.com

LOUISIANA OILFIELD DIVERS, LLCkenT BrOOks3011 engineeers roadBelle Chasse, La 70037504-392-7155504-392-7145mikeb@lodsubsea.comwww.lodsubsea.com

MADCON CORPORATIONBruCe Trader63374 Old Military roadPearl river , La 70452985-863-7773985-863-7763btrader@madconcorp.comwww.madconcorp.com

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INCsTeVe haLL931 highway 90 eastMorgan City, La 70380985-395-5247985-395-5443shall@oceaneering.comwww.oceaneering.com

SPECIALTY DIVING OFLOUISIANA, INC.deBOrah WaLLaCe24358 gliderport roadLoranger, La [email protected]

TIBURON DIVERS, INC.J. J. riddLe805 hWy 90 eastnew iberia, La 70560337-359-8921337-359-8923j.riddle@tiburondivers.comwww.tiburondivers.com

TRITON DIVING SERVICES, INC.Frank haZen3131 n i-10 service rd, ste 302 Metairie, La 70002504-394-1121504-394-1128frankhazen@tritondiving.netwww.tritondiving.net

Massachusetts

CHILDS ENGINEERING CORP.Craig saMsP.O. Box 333, 541 Main streetMedfield, Ma 02052508-359-8945508-359-2751samsc@childseng.comwww.childseng.com

COASTAL INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.dennis dOnOVanP.O. Box 120Foxboro, Ma 02035-0120800-231-0205617-889-2548dennis@coastalndt.comwww.coastalinspectionservices.com


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FATHOM RESEARCH, LLCWard MCinTyreQuest Center suite 315, 1213 Purchase streetnew Bedford, Ma 02740508-990-0997508-990-0887office@fathomresearch.infowww.fathomresearch.info

NE SUBSURFACE SURVEY, INC.VinCenT a. PedOne368 Mill st.Worcester, Ma [email protected]

Maryland

KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.JOhn duBieL10 north Park drivehunt Valley, Md 21030410-316-7800 ext [email protected]

M & N ENGINEERING AND DIVING SERVICES, INC.Mark hudsOn2315 Belair road, ste B-2Fallston, Md 21047410-803-8811410-803-8822mhudson@mandnservices.comwww.mandnservices.com

MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Terry CLarke6604 Fort smallwood rdBaltimore, Md 21226410-355-2000410-355-0025info@marinetechnologiesinc.comwww.marinetechnologiesinc.com

R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.dr. r. ChrisTOPher gOOdWin241 east Fourth street, suite 100Frederick, Md 21701800-340-2724301-695-5237rcgoodwin@rcgoodwin.comwww.rcgoodwin.com

STEARNS ENGINEERING COMPANYandreW LaCOVara208 north adams st.rockville, Md [email protected] www.stearnsengineering.net

Maine

COMMERCIAL DIVERS, INC.JOe kaCer738 Mount hope ave.Bangor, Me 04401207-990-6644207-990-6644joekacer@commercialdiversinc.netwww.commercialdiversinc.net

DIVER DOWN UNDERWATER SERVICESJOn COuTure399 Presumpscot st.Portland, Me 04103207-828-0444207-828-1255info@diverdown.infowww.diverdown.info

PEPPERRELL COVE MARINE SERVICE, INC.Barry BushP.O. Box 306kittery, Me [email protected]

WATERWORKS DIVING SERVICE, INC.ed BurnsP.O. Box 2476south Portland, Me [email protected]

Michigan

ABLE DIVING CO.dan FeLske448 e. Munger roadMunger, Mi [email protected]

COMMERCIAL DIVING & MARINE SERVICESWayne BrusaTe405 rawlins stPort huron, Mi 48060810-987-8898810-982-8582wbrusate@workingdiver.comwww.workingdiver.com

HIBBARD INSHORE, LLCJiM hiBBard361 gallogly roadLake angelus, Mi 48326248-745-8456248-745-4958info@hibbardinshore.comwww.hibbardinshore.com

Minnesota

AMI CONSULTING ENGINEERS, P.A.Chad sCOTT1 east 1st st, ste 403duluth, Mn 55802218-727-1206218-727-3961chad.scott@amiengineers.comwww.amiengineers.com

Missouri

AMERICAN UNDERWATER CONTRACTORS, INC.WiLLiaM dOVer3426 Foerster rdBridgeton, MO 63044314-739-5235314-739-4608dover@amerunderwater.comwww.amerunderwater.com

ECOLOGICAL SPECIALISTS INC.kendaLL W. Cranney1417 hoff industrial driveO’Fallon, MO 63366636-281-1982636-281-0973kcranney@ecologicalspecialists.comwww.ecologicalspecialists.com

Mississippi

BOSARGE DIVING INC.BrandOn BOsargeP.O.Box 2455Pascagoula, Ms 39569228-762-6361228-762-6380Bdi@cableone.netwww.bosargediving.com

MITCHELL MARINEJOhn LudWig509 Bechtel BlvdOcean springs, 39564228-875-1092228-872-6149

Montana

LIQUID ENGINEERING CORP.Fred MuLLerPO Box 80230Billings, MT 59108-0230406-651-0105406-651-0120fmuller@liquidengineering.comwww.liquidengineering.com

New Hampshire

APPLEDORE MARINE ENGINEERING, INC.rOBerT M. snOVer600 state street suite ePortsmouth, nh 03801603-766-1870603-766-4599rsnover@appledoremarine.comwww.appledoremarine.com

BLACK DOG DIVERS, INC.TaP TayLOr280 heritage ave. unit iPortsmouth, nh 03801603-431-3732603-436-2524tap@blackdogdivers.comwww.blackdogdivers.com

JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.karL syFreTTP.O. Box 500Bristol, nh 03222603-744-6400603- [email protected]

SUBSTRUCTURE, INC.ThOMas reisP.O. Box 4094Portsmouth, nh 03802603-436-1039603-431-1032tom@substructurewww.substructure.com

New Jersey

BOSWELL ENGINEERING INC.MiChaeL J. ganas330 Phillips avenuesouth hackensack, nJ 07606201-641-0770201-641-1831underwater@boswellengineering.comwww.boswellengineering.com

CALDWELL MARINEINTERNATIONAL, LLCCharLes CaTes1433 highway 34, south Building BFarmingdale, nJ 07727732-557-6100732-341-3078ccates@caldwellmarine.comwww.superna.com

COMMERCE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATIONPauL MOrrisOn603 heron drive,unit One,P.O. Box 662Bridgeport, nJ 08014-0662856-241-0300856-241-2460PaulMorrison@CommerceConstruc-tion.comwww.commerceconstruction.com


HYDRO-MARINE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.JaneT CasTLe1345 route 38 Westhainesport, nJ 08036609-261-6353609-261-3422hmc@wjcastlegroup.comwww.wjcastlegroup.com

K-T MARINE, INC.JOhn BrOWnP.O Box 1342Perth amboy, 08862732-442-0034732-442-0596john.brown@ktmarinenj.comwww.ktmarinenj.com

rANDIVE, INC.kurT erLandsOn1160 state st., Bldg. 5 Perth amboy, nJ 08861732-324-1144732-324-1555divingservices@randive.comwww.randive.com

T.N.J. MARINE INC.TOM JunayP.O. Box 209Oceanport, nJ [email protected]

W.J. CASTLE, PE & ASSOC., PCWiLLiaM CasTLe1345 route 38 Westhainesport, nJ 08036800-644-4713609-261-3422wjc@wjcastlegroup.comwww.wjcastlegroup.com

WALKER DIVING UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION CORPaLeX kaLaFaTides75 Waterford rd.hammonton, nJ 08037609-704-8650609-704-8573akalafatides@walkerdiving.comwww.walkerdiving.com

New York

ALLEN MARINE SERVICES, INC.(DIVISION OF HOHL INDUSTRIAL)JOhn r. BOrdner770 riverview Blvd.Tonawanda, ny 14150716-362-0674716-332-0467johnrb@hohlind.comwww.allen-marine.com

BIDCO MARINE GROUP, INC.Mark C. Judd131 industrial drivegrand island, ny 14072716-773-7767716-773-7768mjudd@bidcomarine.comwww.bidcomarine.com

HPA, INC.PaTriCk r. king22 Cortland st. 33rd Floornew york, ny 10007212-608-3990212-566-5059pking@han-padron.comwww.han-padron.com

INSPECTRONIC CORPORATIONLiOneL gaLerne222 Fordham streetCity island, ny [email protected]

UNDERWATER CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.arT sChMidT6428 Bartz roadLockport, ny 14094716-439-5456716-433-3896ucii@localnet.comwww.underwaterconsultants.com

North Carolina

GLENN UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC.riChard L. gLenn6401 Carmel road, ste 209Charlotte, nC 28226704-540-9777704-540-7707rickglenn@glenndiving.comwww.glenndiving.com

INTERCOASTAL DIVING, INC.dOnn s. eVans6101 diamond shamrock roadCastle hayne, nC 28429910-675-9215910-675-2546donn@intercoastaldiving.comwww.intercoastaldiving.com

LARES UNDERSEA CONTRACTING, INC.MiChaeL Lares260 Lares Mountain roadBrasstown, nC 28902828-837-2474828-837-1865laresundersea@msn.comwww.laresundersea.com

Ohio

ALLIED UNDERWATER SERVICESBOB hendriCks3460 Mustafa driveCincinnati, Oh 45241-1668877-987-8677513-793-1626robert.hendricks@fuse.netwww.alliedpumprentals.com

ENVIROSCIENCE, INC.greg ZiMMerMan6751 a-1 Taylor roadBlacklick, Oh 43004614-866-8540614-866-8709gzimmerman@enviroscienceinc.comwww.enviroscienceinc.com

H. C. NUTTING / TERRACONBrad WaLden611 Lunken Park driveCincinnati, Oh 45226513-321-5816513-321-0294bwalden@terracon.comwww.hcnutting.com

LAKE ERIE DIVING, INC.PaTriCk MurPhy362 Blackbrook rd.Painesville, Oh 44077440-352-9472440- [email protected]

SUBTEK MARINE & CONSTRUCTIONBarT sChasFOOrT9535 Clinton rdCleveland, Oh [email protected]

UNDERWATER MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC.BarT sChasFOOrT9535 Clinton roadCleveland, Oh 44144216-883-6683216- [email protected]

Oregon

ADVANCED AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.Mike JOhnsPO Box 83599Portland, Or [email protected]

FRED DEVINE DIVING & SALVAGE CO.J.h. MiCk LeiTZ6211 n. ensignPortland, Or 97217503-283-5285503-286-2871devinesalv@msn.comwww.freddevinedivingandsalvage.com

Pennsylvania

MARION HILL ASSOCIATES, INC.riChard g. riLey, Jr.P.O. Box 252new Brighton, Pa 15066-0252724-847-3390724-847-1798rriley@marionhilldivers.comwww.marionhilldivers.com

PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC.JOhn BOgue3001 Market streetPhiladelphia, Pa [email protected]

SPECIALTY UNDERWATER SERVICES, LLCBrad LOng2500 south noah drivesaxonburg, Pa 16056724-352-4843724-443-8733b_long@specialtyunderwater.comwww.specialtyunderwaterservices.com

Rhode Island

INNER TECH COMMERCIAL DIVING, INC.sTePhen anTOniOuP.O. Box 9123Warwick, ri [email protected]

NORTHEAST DIVING SERVICES, INC.eVa M. LOngOBardi28 West narragansett ave.newport, ri [email protected]

SPECIALTY DIVING SERVICES, INC.rOn arChaMBauLT192 smith st.n. kingstown, ri [email protected]


South Carolina

2-W DIVING, INC.gary d. WeaksP.O. Box 2011Mt. Pleasant, sC 29465-2011843-566-1766843-566-1768two-wdiving@att.netwww.2wdiving.com

EASON DIVING & MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC.ThOMas d. easOnP.O.Box 70040Charleston, sC 29415-0040843-747-0548843-747-2728info@easondiving.comwww.easondiving.com

MCCALL BROTHERS DIVINGWayne & keLLer MCCaLL305 McCall Brothers drive suite Bsalem, sC [email protected]

SALMONS DREDGING CORP.riChard saLMOns, JrP.O.Box 42Charleston, sC 29402-0042843-722-2921843-723-4630salmonsr@salmonsdredging.comwww.salmonsdredging.com

SOUTHEASTERN UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC.sTeVe BurdsaL126 n. Washington ave.greenville, sC 29611864-220-3481864-220-3485seunderwaterinc@yahoo.comwww.southeasternunderwater.com

South Dakota

MIDCO DIVING & MARINE SERVICES, INC.rOBerT greensPanP.O Box 513rapid City, sd 57709800-479-1558800-238-0217info@midcodiving.comwww.midcodiving.com

Tennessee

AMERICAN UNDERWATER SERVICESJiM gaddis142 Pewitt driveBrentwood, Tn [email protected]

Texas

CHAPMAN MARINE, INC.JaMes P. ChaPMan5107 Beaconaustin, TX 78734512-266-3483512-266-6473dive3483@hotmail.comwww.chapmanmarineinc.com

CHUBASCO MARINE SERVICESPeTer s. MaCCaLLuM iiiP.O. Box 4977Corpus Christi, TX 78469361-884-4506361-884-1179mail@bestbetlinehandlers.comwww.bestbetlinehandlers.com DEEP MARINE TECHNOLOGYMike LuinsTra9000 Jameel road, ste 190houston, TX 77040713-896-8555713-849-4021mluinstra@deepmarinetech.comwww.deepmarinetech.com

MEXSSUB INTERNATIONAL INC.XaVier arnau1616 Voss road, suite 890houston, TX [email protected]

ORION DIVING & SALVAGEMark CarreOn12550 Fuquahouston, TX 77034713-852-6500713-852-6580mcarreon@orionconstruction.netwww.orionmarinegroup.com

RVE INC.PaT VeTeTOP.O.Box 2927Corpus Christi, TX 78403361-887-8851361-887-8855patveteto@rve-inc.comwww.rve-inc.com

S & J DIVING, INC.daVid BaLLardP.O.Box 34413houston, TX 77234-4413281-487-4287281-487-4280dballard@sjdiving.comwww.sjdiving.com

SEAMAR DIVERS, INC.eLOy anayaP.O. Box 740976houston, TX 77274281-208-2522281-208-2524eanaya@seamardivers.comwww.seamardivers.com

SEAQUEST DIVING, LLCharry C. TaTe6602 Petro Park drivehouston, TX 77041281-598-4920281-598-4928htate@seaquestdivingllc.comwww.seaquestdivingllc.com

T & T MARINE SALVAGE, INC.keVin TeiChMan9723 Teichman roadgalveston, TX 77554409-744-1222409-744-5218kevint@tandtmarine.comwww.tandtmarine.com

U.S. UNDERWATER SERVICES, L.P.Bryan niChOLLs101 ne haskew streetBurleson, TX 76028817-447-7321817-447-0021bryan@usunderwaterservices.comwww.usunderwaterservices.com

Utah

ADVANCED DIVING SERVICES, INC.JaMes niLssOn2948 e. Badger Waynew harmony, uT 84757866-237-3483435-586-2078info@advanceddiving.comwww.advanceddiving.com

ASSOCIATED DIVING AND MARINE CONTRACTORS, L.C.Barry keLLy1473 south Pioneer road, suite Csalt Lake City, uT 84104801-866-8887801-886-8130marineops@diving-marine.comwww.diving-marine.com

Virginia

CHESAPEAKE BAY DIVING, INC.Jay WiLsOn655 Mt. Vernon avenuePortsmouth, Va [email protected] www.chesapeakebaydiving.com

CROFTON DIVING CORP.Jay CrOFTOn16 harper avePortsmouth, Va 23707757-397-1131757-397-8693jcrofton@croftondiving.comwww.croftondiving.com

WATERSHED SERVICES, INC.sCOTT P. CahiLL11206 Leadbetter road suite 5ashland, Va 23005804-798-6995804-798-7259scottl@watershedservices.netwww.watershedservices.net

Washington

ASSOCIATED UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC.kerry dOnOhue3901 e. Ferryspokane, Wa 99202509-533-6500509-533-6505kerry@ausdiving.comwww.ausdiving.com

BALLARD DIVING & SALVAGE INC.Jesse huTTOn1525 nW Ballard Wayseattle, Wa 98107-4712360-518-3641360-993-5581shilo@ballarddiving.comwwwballarddiving.com

BLACKWATER MARINE, LLCgeOrge LuLhaM12019 76th Place northeastkirkland, Wa 98034425-828-6434425-827-2105glulham@offshoresystemsinc.comwww.blackwatermarine.com

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANYrOnaLd MCCray3838 West Marginal Way s.W.seattle, Wa 98106206-937-7775206-938-6766ron.Mccray@kiewit.comwww.generalConstructionCo.com

GLOBAL DIVING & SALVAGE, INC.TiM BeaVer3840 West Marginal Way sWseattle, Wa [email protected]


NORTHWEST UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION, LLCJesse huTTOn800 ne Tenney road, ste. 110-111Vancouver, Wa 98685360-518-3641360-993-5581jesse@nwuwconst.comwww.nwuwconst.com

SEATTLE DIVING CORPORATIONdan dOLsOnPO Box 306Bothell, Wa [email protected]

Wisconsin

J.F. BRENNAN CO., INC.Craig BarTheLd820 Bainbridge streetLaCrosse, Wi 54603608-784-7173608-785-2090cbartheld@jfbrennan.comwww.jfbrennan.com

VEOLIA ES SPECIAL SERVICES, INC.keVin LOrd4135 W. nordale dr.appleton, Wi 54914920-749-8100920-749-8100kevin.lord@veoliaes.comwww.onyxindustrial.com

West Virginia

COMMERCIAL DIVING INC.dan MeadOWs9 134th streetChesapeake, WV [email protected]

UNDERWATER SERVICES, LTDMiChaeL d. TayLOrrt. 1, Box 23-aPoca, WV [email protected]

UNITED STATES TERRITORIES

Guam

MAKO DIVING & SALVAGEgreg J. gOMeZP.O. Box 23455 gMFBarrigada, guaM [email protected]

PRO MARINE TECHNOLOGYken W. COLLard, Jr.P.O. Box 11021Tamuning, guaM 96931671-789-7001671-789-7002kencollard@promarinetech.comwww.promarinetech.com

Puerto Rico

ATLANTIS DIVING CONTRACTORS INC.MigueL MOLina TreMOnTPMB 284,220 Western auto Plaza suite 101Trujillo alto, Pr 976787-376-3786787-748-9266atlantisdiver@prw.netwww.atlantisdiver.com

MARINE DIVING CONTRACTORS, INC.CarLOs JOVe PraTTs47 domingo rubio sT.arecibo, Pr 612787-382-1038787-880-1714mdc@marinedivingcontractors.comwww.marinedivingcontractors.com

UNDERWATER & MARINE SERVICES, INC.daVid hOLTrepto. universitario 2332 Calle Juan santaellaPonce, Pr [email protected]

Virgin Islands

LIGHTHOUSE MARINE CORP. CharLes F. ParLaTO iiic/o s.O.s. antiques5132 dronningens gade, ste #1st. Thomas, Vi 00802-6909340-771-5775340-775-5050lighthouse@islands.viwww.lighthousemarinevi.com

InternationalGeneral Members(Alphabetical by country)

Argentina

TRAB-SUB SRLenriQue hugOChos Malal 228neuquen 8300argenTina+54 299 447-1435+54 299 448 [email protected]

Bahamas

LUCAYA ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.sTePhen P. MaingOTP.O. Box F 40935Freeport, BahaMas242-352-6239242 [email protected]

Bahrain

BAHRAIN MAINTENANCE & DIVING SERVICESPO Box 26195Ma’ameer ind. estateBahrain+97317700731 (gMT+3)+97317701473 (gMT+3)[email protected]

Belgium

HYDREX NVsTaCy PaTTOnhaven 29 nourderlaangantwerp 2030BeLgiuM+32 3-213-5300+32 [email protected]

Canada

NORTHERN UNDERWATER SYSTEMS L.P.WiLLiaM sTark11819 24 street needmonton, aB T6s 1B5Canada780-406-5111780-406-3437nus@nusgroup.comwww.nusgroup.com

PRO-DIVE MARINE SERVICESdaVid sQuiresPO Box 5053st. Johns, nL a1C 5V3Canada709-368-7666709-368-8501stjohns@prodive.cawww.prodive.ca

Chile

MARISCOPE CHILENA LTDA.ChrisTian haagegana 425Pto. Montt [email protected]

NAUTILUS SERVICIOS MARINOSFranCisCO ayarZa OrdenesBoliviana 803Punta arenas, Xii regionChiLe+56 61 243538+56 61 [email protected]

SERVICIOS TECNICOS MARITIMOSCarLOs MuZOs BerriOsChiloe # 532Punta arenas, Xii regionChiLe+56 61-614620+56 [email protected]

SERVISUB INGENIEROS LTDA.riCardO rOJas aLegriaLa serena no. 445antofagasta, ii [email protected]

STS CHILECLaudiO i. CasTrOenrique Meiggs 1960Quintero 2491010ChiLe56 32 [email protected]

China

BEKK SOLUTIONS LIMITEDrOBerT Vaughanunit B, shing Fung industrial Parkhong kin road dd 212 L8sai kung, kowloonhong kong, China+852 2791 5252+852 2792 [email protected]


DIV DIVING ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Tang guangshengno. a3, nanhai househainbin garden, shekou shenzhen, guangdong 518067China+86 755 2667 6918+86 755 2667 [email protected]

MARITIME MECHANIC LIMITED kenneTh Chan kaM keung 13/F., Wing Li Comm. Bldg. no. 168 desVoeux road C. Centralhong kong, hong kongChina852-2765 0113852-2365 [email protected]

QUINDAO PACIFIC OCEANEERING CO., LTD.kang guiroom 517 haibin Commercial Center no. 9 Xinghua road shekoushanzhen guangdong 518067P.r. China+86 755-2686 2626+86 755-2681 [email protected]

SHANGHAI JINHU OFFSHORE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.shen JunnO. 2160, nanlu road, nanhui shanghai 201306China+86 21 58073533+86 21 5807 [email protected]

SHANYE MARINE SERVICES CO., LTD.JeFF Zhang4F, section 3 haibin Commercial Centreshekou, shenzhenguangdong 518067China86 755 2668806986 755 2681 [email protected]

SHENZHEN ZHONGHAI DIVE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.XiaO Xinyuroom 304, Block a Podiumseaview garden shekoushenzhen, guangdongPr China+86 755 2669 5838+86 755 2668 [email protected]

TEDA GREAT WALL UNDERWATER ENGINEERING CO., LTD.ZhaO hengLihuakali 2-102, Xingang st.Tanggu districtTianjin 300452China+86 22 2579 3568+86 22 6670 [email protected]

TEDA SEA STAR SHIPPING ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Lui shiLOngno 48 daguwu rd, Tanggu districtTinajin 300452China+86 22 25310019+86 22 [email protected]

TIANJIN ANDA OFFSHORE SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANYQu TangXiPO BOX 610Tanggu, Tianjin 300452China+86 22 6691 8293+86 22 6691 [email protected]

TIANJIN NANJIANG UNDERWATER ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Lin ZhiFarm 106, Building 48, Bohai Oil Binhai XincunTanggu, Tianjin 300452China+86 22 2580 8818+86 22 2580 [email protected]

YANTAI SHUNDA OCEAN ENGI-NEERING SERVICE CO., LTD.Li Wen-sheng3F Zhige Building no. 24huanhai road yantai shandong 264000China+86 535 082746 16854168+86 531 [email protected]_salvage.com.cn

Colombia

ASOCIACION DE BUZOS TECNICOSJusTO TeJeda WiTTCarrera 15 no 39 - 29 Maria eugeniasanta Marta, MagdalenaCOLOMBia+57 4311463+57 [email protected]

BUZCA SOLUCIONES DE INGENIERIA S.A. BUZCA S.A.sergiO gOMeZalbornoz Cra. 49# 3-04Cartagena de indiasCOLOMBia57 5 667 222057 5 667 [email protected]

ENGINEERING & DIVERS CONTRACTORSCaPT. rauL raMireZ riVerOsBarrio Bocagrande, avenida 3 no. 8-129edificio Centro efecutivo, Piso 15 Oficina 1502Cartagena [email protected]

SEBUTE SA UNDERWATER SERVICESLaZarO deL CasTiLLOCarrera 7a no. 57-27 BellavistaVia MamonalCartagena Bolivar, a.a. 1193COLOMBia575-667-2055575 [email protected]

SERPORT S.A.rOdrigO BarraZaBosque Trasversal 48 no. 20-05Cartagena, BolivarCOLOMBia+57-5-6745353+57-5-6745352rodrigo.barraza@serport.netwww.serport.net

Egypt

COMMERCIAL DIVING COMPANYCaPT. Tarek reFaaT177 el gaish st, sidi gaberalexandria egyPT+0203 5460842+0203 [email protected]

EL SAFWA GROUP FOR MARINE WORKSsheriF MahMOudFlat #106, Bldg #3, safa Toweracid City, smouhaalexandria egyPT+20101566640+2033817187esgmweg@yahoo.comwww.elsafwagroup.sm.com

INTERNATIONAL MARINE WORKSCaPT. OMar aLy eZZ eL din89 khaled ebn el Waleed streetFlat 101, sidi Beshralexandriaegypt2 03 54880882 03 [email protected]

SEAPRO DIVING & HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYCaPT yasser desOukygarden City, sMOuha Bldg. no. [email protected]

Greece

MARITECH CONTRACTING & TRADING INTERNATIONAL S.A.skaFTOurOs diMiTriOs14, appollonos str - Vouliagmeniathens, attica 16671greeCe+30 210 9673174+30 210 [email protected]

VARVARA MANAGOU SABarBara ManagOu55 Voulgari st.Piraeus 18533greeCe3.02104e+113.02104e+11info@bmunderwater.comwww.bmunderwater.com

Hong Kong

THE WORLD-WIDE DIVING CONTRACTOR COMPANY LIMITEDkeVin ChanFlat F, 10/F dragon ind. Bldg93 king Lam st, Cheung shaWan, kowloonhOng kOng sar+852 2388-9224+852 [email protected]/hk/worldwide


WORKS OF DIVING(HONG KONG) CO. LTD.aLBerT LaM kWOk Wai3/F hip Wo industrial Building1141-1143 Canton rd Mong kok, kowloonhOng kOng sar852-2341-3696852-2341-3590wod@netvigator.comwww.worksofdivinghk.com

India

SUPREME HYDRO ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.CaPT. naLin ChOPra206 Timmy arcade, Makwana rdMarol naka, andheri (east)Mumbai, Maharashtra 4000india+912228590147+912228502061shepl@vsnl.netwww.supremehydroengineering.com

Indonesia

PT BHAKTI PATRA MANDIRIaVianTOnO rahardJOWisma daria 3rd Fl ste 303Jl. iskandarsyah raya no. 7Jakarta 12160indOnesia+62-21 72794403+62-21 [email protected]

PT. ALLIED OFFSHORE CONTRACTORSaMiT kuMarJ1. Moh. kafi 2, no 39, rt. 02, rw. 05kelurahan CipedakCipedak, JagakarsaJakarta, Java 12630indOnesia+62 21 78888823+6 03 4257 [email protected]

PT. INTI SEGARA SERVICESdanieL yudikomplek golden Plaza (d Best)Block g/31 J1 rs Fatmawati no. 15Jakarta, Celaran 12420indOnesia-7964-7593372intisegara@[email protected]

PT. LANCAR REJEKI BERKAT JAYAsenOadJi s.JL.Jenderal sudirman no. 145 rT 26rW 08, Pasar BaruBalikpapan east kalimantan 76113indOnesia+62 542 420258+62 542 [email protected]

PT. PATRA DINAMIKA n. herMOnOJ1. Terusan arjuna utara no. 105, kebun JerukJakarta 11510indOnesia+62-21 [email protected]

PT. PRIMA MITRANATABanBaMg PurnOMO harriJ1. Terusan arteri simpruk no. 1a Jakarta 12220indOnesia-7269083-72794088 [email protected]

Kuwait

BIN NOWIRAN ESTABLISHMENTkhaLid BinOWiran P.O. Box 62 Mina saudal Zour 66051kuWaiT965 [email protected]

Malaysia

ALAM MARITIM SDN BHDaZMi ahMad38F Level 2, Jalan radin anumBandar Baru sri Petalingkuala LumpurWilayah Persekutuan 57000MaLaysia603-9058-2244603-9059-6845info@alam-maritim.comwww.alam-maritim.com

ASIAN DIVERS & EQUIPMENT SDN. BHD.anuar saidOnk9644 Taman Chukai utama Business Centerkemaman, Terengganu 24000MaLaysia+60-9-8585-881+60 [email protected]

BORNEO SUBSEA SERVICES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHDrandy daVisP.O. Box 8650Labuan, FT 87016MaLaysia+608 741 7105608 741 [email protected]

OFFSHORE SUBSEA WORKS SDN. BHD.MuhaMMd CharLes MOk11th Fl., Bangunan getah asli (Menara)148 Jalan ampangkuala LumpurWilahah Persekutauan 50450MaLaysia603-2166-5108603-2166-9679oss@subsea.com.mywww.offshoreworks.com.my

Mexico

CABO DIVING SERVICES, S.A. DE C.V.arMandO riVera garCiaJ. B. Lobos no. 425, Colonia CentroVeracruz 91700MeXiCO52 229 938396152 229 [email protected]

CONSTRUCTORA SUBACUATICA DIAVAZ S.A. DE C.V.gaBrieL CaLVaav. 2 Oriente, Manzana g, Lote 3Puerto. Lagunaazul, Ciudad del CarmenCampeche 24140MeXiCO52 938 381248052 938 [email protected]

SEAMAR DIVERS MEXICO S. DE RRLLuis M. MarTineZCarretera Cd del Carmen - Perto real km 10 + 150 mtsCd. del CarmenCampeche 24157MeXiCO+52 938 111 8383+52 938 111 [email protected]

Panama

TALLERES INDUSTRIALES, S.A. raFaeL arOseMena Jr.CL 15 Central avenue P.O. Box 0301-02161ColonPanaMa507 205-6790507 445-1104talleres@talleresindustriales.comwww.talleresindustriales.com

UNDERWATER SERVICES, S.A.MarVin CasTiLLOarnulfo arias Madrid diablo Bld 42 dPanama rep 0830-00196PanaMa507-314-0179507-314-0180underwaterser@cwpanama.net

Peru

DIVING DEL PERU S.A.C.WaLTer grandaZona industrial norte a-1 TalaraTalara-PiuraPeru51 73 338170651 73 [email protected]

LUFESA DIVER’S S.C.R.L.Luis giaMPieTri raMOsav. Bolognesi #399 La PuntaCallao, LimaCallao 05Peru00 51 1 469049900 51 1 [email protected]

TRASUB S.R.L. PERUPauL VissCherVilla del Mar Q-12Malecon Costeroilo, Peru51 53 964111151 53 [email protected]

Singapore

COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTDPeTer Ong, M.d.Block 3018 Bedok north street 5 #02-19 & #02-18singapore 486132singaPOre+65 64442710+65 62420262mailbox@commercial-diving.com.sgwww.commercial-diving.com.sg

MASTER TECH DIVING SERVICES PTE LTDsTeVens Tan yi renno. 2 Tuas south st 2 #04-1singapore 638076singaPOre65-6778803765-67786806mail@mastertech.com.sgwww.mastertech.com.sg


SEMCO PTE. LTD.Then diVeT59 shipyard road Jurongsingapore 628143singaPOre+65 63050200+65 [email protected]

SMIT SINGAPORE PTE LTDM. Chandran23 gul roadsingapore [email protected]

UNIDIVE MARINE SERVICES PTE LTDChrisTOPher WOO6 Tech Park Crescentsingapore 638126singaPOre+65 6265 3606+65 6265 [email protected]

South Korea

KOREA OCEAN ENGINEERING & CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.kiM dO hyun4th Fl., 493-19 uman-dongPaldal-gusuwon, gyounggi-do 442-819sOuTh kOrea+82 (0)31 254 8190+82 (0)31 254 [email protected]

UNDINE MARINE INDUSTRIES, LTD.yOOn sang kiMyoonam B/d 302, 103 yangjae-dong seocho-guseoulsOuTh [email protected]

Spain

INSTALACIONES SUBMARINAS BARCELONA, S.A. (INSTALSUB)XaVier Ferran andriuMuelle evaristo Fernandez s/n, BjsCataluaBarcelona 08039 CsPain+34 93-223-70-81+34 [email protected]

MEDITERRANEO SERVICIOS MARINOS S.L.raFaeL COTsnueva darsena Pesquera s/n alicanealicante 03008sPain+3496 5202201+3496 5206927correo@mediterraneoserviciosmari-nos.commediterraneoserviciosmarinos.com

SERVICIOS TECNICOS SUBACUATICOS, S.L.Juan M. TOsCanOC/Puente, Poligono industrial “Las salinas”el Puerto de santa MariaCadiz, 11500sPain+34 956 54 2621+34 956 54 [email protected]

Thailand

J. C. MARINE SERVICE CO., LTD.WiLLiaM sTeVens14/3 Moo 1, T. Tungsukla, ao-Odom srirachaChonburi 20230ThaiLand66 38-766-34066 38 [email protected]

Trinidad West Indies

HULL SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITEDriCardO MOsCa#85 Corner Munroe road & saleem avenue; Warehouse no 3CunupiaTrinidad, WesT indies868 [email protected]

REDS CARIBBEAN LIMITEDrOBerT M. CharBOnnÉ189 southern Mein roadCaliforniaTrinidad, WesT [email protected]

TRINDIVE UNDERWATER SERVICESBrian haMeL-sMiThPost Coral Cove, Western Mn. rd.ChaguaramasTrinidad, WesT indies868-634-1464868-634-1323trindive@tstt.net.ttwww.trindive.com

Turkey

DEEP OFFSHORE MARINE CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORSaLi uZunOgLuBagdat Cad. Prenses Palas B-Block no. 106/17istanbul 34724Turkey90 216 414466890 216 [email protected]

OK-ANMARIN GENERAL UNDERWATER SERVICESOkan TOZunistosyon Cod ek-er is Mer kat: 3 d:20 TuzlaistanbulTurkey+90 216-446-8752+90 [email protected]

United Arab Emirates

ALBWARDY DIVING SERVICES rOBerT L. BanksP.O. Box [email protected]

DULAM INTERNATIONAL LTDdaVid BasTOWP.O. Box 3334dubai, u.a.e.971-4-3241360971-4-3241830dulam@emirates.net.aewww.dulam.com

SEASWIFT SUBSEA ENGINEERING, LLCnirish s kuMarMohmd sultan Belshadat Tower #117karama, dubai 29612uae+97143960124+97143960125nirish@seaswiftuae.comwww.seaswiftuae.com

SMIT TERMINALS MIDDLE EAST LLCPauL COTTreLLP.O. Box 52091, dy 59 aljaddaf ship repair yarddubai, u.a.e.+971 4 3240404+971 4 [email protected]

Venezuela

INVERSIONES J. CATALDI, C.A.JOaQuin CaTaLdiColinas de neveri, av. guzman Lander res. iL gran sasso, Piso 7 Ofi. 7-aBarcelona anzoateguiVeneZueLa+58 281 2871468+58 281 [email protected]

ORIENTE MARINE GROUP, CA.TOny nuneZCalle Carabobo #50-2, Puerto La Cruzedo. anzoateguiVeneZueLa58 281 268838158 281 [email protected]

VENEZUELA DIVERS C.A.CrisTian aPruZZeseCalle Bermudez Cruce Con Carretera “L”Ojeda, Zulia, 4019VeneZueLa58-414-362-148958-65-24855cristian@venezueladivers.comwww.venezueladivers.com

USAAssociateMembers

(Alphabetical by state)

Alabama

OXYLANCE, INC.daVid COWarT2501 27th street northBirmingham, aL 35234800-333-9906205-322-4808dcowart@oxylance.comwww.oxylance.com

California

AMRON INTERNATIONALMike MaLOne1380 aspen WayVista, Ca 92081-8349760-208-6500760-599-3857mmalone@amronintl.comwww.amronintl.com

BROCO, INC.gary Maines10868 Bell Ct.rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730909-483-3222909-483-3233gmaines@brocoinc.comwww.brocoinc.com


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COX, WOOTTON, GRIFFIN, HANSEN & POULOS LLPFred Carr190 The embarcaderosan Francisco, Ca [email protected]

DECA DIVINGshaWn CheVereZ1430-B Jason Waysanta Maria, Ca 93455805-928-4500805-928-4570sales@decadiving.comwww.decadiving.com

DIVING UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL, INC.susan LOng1148 delevan drivesan diego, Ca 92102-2499619-236-1203619 [email protected]

INSHORE INC.Fred aiCheLeP.O. Box 1464san andreas, Ca [email protected]

KIRBY MORGAN DIVE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.COnnie MOrgan1430 Jason Waysanta Maria, Ca 93455805-928-7772805-928-0342Mordive@aol.comwww.divingsystems.com

LESSER & ASSOCIATES, PLCriChard Lesser423 south Pacific Coast hwy ste. 206redondo Beach Ca [email protected]

MILLER DIVING EQUIPMENT INC.COnnie MOrgan1430 Jason Waysanta Maria, Ca [email protected]

NUVAIRgLenn hueBner2949 W. 5Th sT.Oxnard, Ca [email protected]

SEABOTIX, INC.dOn rOdOCker1425 russ Blvd. ste. T-112-dsan diego, Ca [email protected]

SIDUS SOLUTIONS, INC.LeOnard POOLPO Box 60767san diego, Ca 92166619-275-5533619-275-5544info@sidus-solutions.comwww.sidus-solutions.com

WILLIAMSON MARINE SERVICES LIMITED LLCreBeCCa TseP.O. Box 5138Cerritos, Ca 90703-5138562-623-1926562-623-1916williamsonms@earthlink.netwww.williamsonmarineserv.com

Florida

DIVE LAB INC.MiChaeL F. Ward1415 Moylan roadPanama City Beach, FL [email protected]

UNDERSEA BREATHING SYSTEMS, INC.WiLLiaM h. deLP1100 Barnett dr. ste. 19Lake Worth, FL [email protected]

Iowa

STEFFEN INC.daVe kaPLan623 W. 7th streetsioux City, ia 51103712-279-8080712-279-8070stanley-sales@steffeninc.comwww.steffeninc.com

Louisiana

AQUA-AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.dianne CruZe639 Manhattan Boulevardharvey, La 70058504-362-8124504-362-3600sales@aquaairind.comwww.aquaairind.com

B & B PUMP & EQUIPMENT RENTALSdaMOn BergerOnP.O. Box 108Morgan City, La 70381985 384-3309985-384-5858sales@bbpump-equipmentrentals.comwww.bbpump-equipmentrentals.com

BAY-TECH EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC.Mike WiLLs1253 First avenueharvey, La 70058504-328-6456504-328-6458sales@baytechrentals.comwww.baytechrentals.com

BAYNHAM BEST, LLCT. PaTriCk BaynhaM3850 n. Causeway Blvd. #950Metairie, La 70005504 [email protected]

COMMERCIAL DIVING SUPPLY, LLCsCOTT CrOFT2929 hwy 90 eastBroussard, La 70518337-330-2025337-330-2431scott@cds.coxmail.comwww.commercialdivingsupply.com

DCL MOORING & RIGGINGriCk haLL4400 north galvez stnew Oreans, La [email protected]

DIVERS SUPPLY, INC.rOBerT MisTreTTaP.O. Box 16632396 Belle Chasse hwy.gretna, La 70056504-392-2800504 [email protected]

FLANGE SKILLETS INTERNATIONAL, INC.s. JOe VidrineP.O. Box 701Washington, La 70589337-236-8229337 [email protected]

FUGRO CHANCE INC.Frank ManTeLL200 dulles driveLafayette, La 70506337-268-3274337-237-0011fmantell@fugrochance.comwww.fugrochance.com

G & M RENTALSriChard BeruBe4307 Coteau road, P.O. Box 10061new iberia, La [email protected]

GARY HERMAN COMPANIES, LLC/ DBA ALPHA RENTALSgary herMan 3114 Veteran Memorial dr.abbeville, La 70510-4141337-892-9960337-740-90864rentals@earthlink.netwww.divershotwater.com

JACK VILAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.JaCk ViLas iii701 Federal avenueMorgan City, La 70380800 [email protected]

JOHN W. FISK CO.Terry Fisk4833 Conti street suite 200new Orleans, La 70119504-486-5411504-482-1475terry@jwfisk.comwww.divinginsurance.com

MAGELLAN MARINE INTERNATIONALJOhn nayLOn2816 athania PkwyMetairie, La 70002504-835-3009504 [email protected]

MORGAN CITY RENTALSBrianT dOZarBox 2946Morgan City, La 70380985-384-2004985-380-2374briant@morgancityrentals.comwww.morgancityrentals.com


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ONEBANE LAW FIRMdOugLas TruXiLLOP.O. drawer 3507Lafayette, La 70502-3507337-237-2660337-266-1232truxillod@onebane.comwww.onebane.com

OUTLAND TECHNOLOGY INC.geOrge MayFieLd38190 Commercial Courtslidell, La 70458985-847-1104985-847-1106sales@outlandtech.comwww.outlandtech.com

PORT RENTALS, SALES &SERVICES, LLCneeCie FaLgOuT4606 Curtis Lanenew iberia, La 70560337-367-9055337-367-3047portrent_nf@bellsouth.netwww.industrialhoist.com

PRAXAIR INC.heidi Tregre261 highway 3142hahnville, La 70057985-783-1365985 [email protected]

REDFISH RENTAL OF MORGAN CITY, INC.Wayne MOrrisOn8027 highway 182 eastMorgan City, La 70380985-702-0223985-702-0383wdmorrison@redfishrental.comwww.redfishrental.com

SEATRONICS, INC.erik MCguire719 highway 90 eastnew iberia, La 70560337-365-8335337-365-8705erik.mcguire@seatronics-group.comwww.seatronics-group.com

WATER WEIGHTSaLLen FugLer132 Credit dr.scott, La 70583337-839-2830337-839-2832allen.fugler@imesinc.comwww.imes-group.com

WELCH SALES & SERVICE, INC.keVin WieMannP.O. drawer 220Larose, La 70373985-693-3351985-693-3803kevinw@welchrentals.comwww.welchrentals.com

Massachusetts

INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL RISKSsTeVe MaCQuarrie50 salem st. 3rd Floor, Building BLynnfield, Ma 01940781-295-0270781-246-7830steve@isr-insurance.comwww.isr-insurance.com

J. W. FISHERS MANUFACTURING COMPANYJaCk Fisher1953 County st.e. Taunton, Ma [email protected]

PILE DRIVERS LOCAL UNION #56dan kuhsBoston Marine industrial Parkedic, 22 drydock ave. suite 304Boston, Ma 02210-2386617-443-1988617-443-4566pdlu56@hotmail.comwww.piledriverslu56.org

SUBAC UNDERWATER CEMENTJiLL MCnaMara1265 saratoga streeteast Boston, Ma [email protected]

Maryland

CYGNUS INSTRUMENTS, INC.rOd sanders1993 Moreland Parkway suite 202PO Box 6417annapolis, Md 21401410-267-9771410-268-2013sales@cygnusinstruments.comwww.cygnusinstruments.com

Michigan

SCIENCE DIVING & ENVIRONMENTAL CO.karL s. LuTTreLL3814 Trade Center driveann arbor, Mi [email protected]

North Carolina

WFT INC.COurTney MarshaLL100 north Tryon st., suite 2650Charlotte, nC [email protected]

New Jersey

PRINCETEL, INC.Barry Zhang1595 reed rd ste.300Pennington, nJ [email protected]

Oregon

MOCEAN VIDEOsidney MaCken11065 W Perrydale roadamity, Or 97101503-835-2115moceanvideo@online wac.com

Pennsylvania

OCEAN EYE, INC.Chris gaBeL210 Crossings Blvd. PMB 277elverson, Pa 19520610-621-5750610-621-5773oesales@ocean-eye.netwww.ocean-eye-inc.com

VIDEORAY LLCeriCk esTrada580 Wall st.Phoenixville, Pa 19450-1884610-458-3000610-458-3010info@videoray.comwww.videoray.com

Rhode Island

SUBSALVE USAriChard FryBurgP.O. Box 2030n. kingstown, ri 02852401 884-8801401 [email protected]

Texas

COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER SAFETY PROJECTS, INC.rOss saXOn7002 Worcester dr.spring, TX [email protected]

DOYLE PUBLISHING COMPANY hOWie dOyLe607 Mason #2Tomball, TX 77375281-516-0350281-516-0391editor@doylepublishing.comwww.underwater.com

E.H. WACHS COMPANYTiM sheehan11050 West Little york building n houston, TX 77041713-983-0784847-520-1147sgilmore@wachsco

FASTORQ BOLTING SYSTEMS, INC.geOrge a. sTurdeVanTP.O. Box 60869 aMFhouston, TX 77205-0869281-449-6466281-590-7643sales@fastorq.comwww.fastorq.com

INTEGRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.sTeVe sanFiLiPPO3238 e. Pasadena Frwy.Pasadena, TX 77503713-920-2400713 920-2313ssanfilippo@integratechnologies.comwww.integratechnologies.com

JCM INDUSTRIES, INC.JenniFer WiLLiaMsP.O. Box 1220nash, TX 75569-1220800-527-8482800-874-9524jwilliams@jcmind.comwww.jcmindustries.com

KICKADY DEEP SEAJerry L. PriCe Jr. 907 Chateau Wood Pkwy # 905Conroe, TX 77385281-363-3764281-292-3267info@kickadydeepsea.comwww.kickadydeepsea.com



NCS SUBSEA, INC.sTuarT POrTeOus3928 Bluebonnet dr.stafford, TX 77477281-491-3123281-491-3105stuart.porteous@ncs-subsea.comwww.ncs-subsea.com

UMBILICALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.COLin Zak10711 Cash rdstafford, TX 77477281-275-6601281-240-5473info@umbilicals.comwww.umbilicals.com

Virginia

PCCI, INC.ThOMas J hudOn300 n. Lee st. suite 201alexandria, Va [email protected]

PRIME TIME TRAINING INC.riChard MeisTer358 abingdon Circlehampton, Va [email protected]

Washington

DIVE COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL, INC.dOri riTTer7058 15th ave. n.W.P.O. Box 70664seattle, Wa 98117206-784-5050206 [email protected]

KME DIVING SUITS, INC.JaMes r. knannLein3420 C st., n.e. #405auburn, Wa 98002253-939-1130253-939-1130jim@kmedrysuits.comwww.kmedrysuits.com

Wisconsin

DESCO CORPORATIONriC kOeLLner240 n. Milwaukee streetMilwaukee, Wi [email protected]

InternationalAssociateMembers

(Alphabetical by country)

Australia

PACIFIC COMMERCIAL DIVING SUPPLY PTY LTDPeTer rOseP.O. Box 643Caringban 1495ausTraLia6129524046661295340483peter@pcds.com.auwww.pcds.com.au

Brazil

TOTALMAT COMEERCIO DE EQUIPAMENTOS HIPERBARICOS LTDALuC VerCaMMenrua augusto Ferreira de Moraes282 socorrosao Paulo 04763-000BraZiL+55 11 5524-3918+55 11 [email protected]

Canada

INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE ENGINEERING LTD.Mike MaCdOnaLd1734 Broadway streetPort Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M8Canada604 942-5223604 [email protected]

ROPER RESOURCES, LTD.Chris rOPer984 st. Patrick’s st.Victoria, BC V8s4X5Canada805-798-0277250-361-9115chris@roperresources.comwww.roperresources.com

China

HONG KONG COMMERCIAL DIVING CONSTULTANTS LTD.Mr. k.y. ku13/F., Wing Li Commercial Buildingno. 168 des Voex road, Centralhong [email protected]

TIANJIN TEDA XINHAI TESTECHO CO., LTD.Zhang Fengrm 109, TinBin science & Technology gardenno. 8 gangyi road, TanguTianJin 300456China+86-22-25797143+86-22-25797431testecho@163.comwww.xinhai-offshore.com

Hong Kong

UNITED STERLING (FE) LTD.COLin BOsher, Md1801, Cheuk nang Ctr, 9 hillwood rd.kowloon, hong kong sarChina852 2735 7790852 2377 [email protected]

Malaysia

TIDAL CONSOLIDATED SDN BHDsyed FeisaL aLhadyLot 13-B,1st Floorkompleks antarabangsaJalan sultan ismailkuala Lumpur 50250MaLaysia+60 3 2143 3400+60 3 2143 [email protected]

Norway

ALF LEA & CO.FranTZ LeaTollbodgt 3haugesund 5527nOrWay+47 52 704490+47 52 [email protected]

Singapore

LEXMAR ENGINEERING PTE LTDno. 6 Loyang Lane #01-01singapore 508920singaPOre+65 65462844+65 [email protected]

SEA AND LAND TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTDMahMOOd arkaTTino. 65 Tuas avenue 1singapore 639508singaPOre65-6519-077765-6563-0366enquiry@sea-landtech.com.sgwww.sea-landtech.com.sg

TRIM SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.JOsePh LiM74 kian Teck roadsingapore 628800singaPOre65 6266 456665 6266 [email protected]

United Arab Emirates

SOURCES W. EQUIPMENT CO. VinOd sOPOryP.O. Box 50203dubai, [email protected]

United Kingdom

DIVEX LTD.graeMe CLarkenterprise drive, Westhillaberdeen aB32 6TQuniTed kingdOM44 1224 74014544 1224 [email protected]



CommercialDiving Schools

(Alphabetical by country)

Brazil

DIVERS UNIVERSITY ESPORTE AQUATICO LTDAraFaeL de niCOLaav. Conselheiro nebias536-encruzilhadasantos 11045-002BraZiL55 13 3223-696755 13 3223 6967rafaeldenicola@diversuniversity.com.brwww.diversuniversity.com.br

Canada

HOLLAND COLLEGE COMMERCIAL DIVINGsTeVen WhiTeP.O. Box 29georgetown, Pe C0a 1L0Canada902-652-2055902-652-2424stwhite@hollandc.pe.cawww.hollandcollege.com

SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGYdaVe geddes13990 dufferin st. n.king City, OnT L7B 1B3Canada416-491-5050 [email protected]/uws

South Korea

GANGNEUNG CAMPUS OF KOREA POLYTECHNIC IIIseung yOng kiM779 noamdonggangneung 210-932sOuTh kOrea+82 33 610 6114+82 33 642 [email protected]

United States of America

COMMERCIAL DIVING ACADEMYdaVid h. WeisMan8137 n. Main st.Jacksonville, FL 32208888-974-2232904-766-7764dweisman@commercialdivingacad-emy.com www.commercialdivingacademy.com

COMMERCIAL DIVINGSCHOOL, INC.rOBerT guLLedge5030 Old kings rd.Two Mesco PlazaJacksonville, FL 32208

DIVERS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYJOhn JOhnsTOn4315 11th ave nWseattle, Wa 98107-0667206-783-5542206-783-2658jpjohnston@diversinstitute.comwww.diversinstitute.com

INTERNATIONAL DIVING INSTITUTE LLCsergiO sMiTh1400 Pier side st, Bldg 190, ste Cnorth Charleston, sC 29405843-740-1124 843-740-5598ididiver01@yahoo.comwww.internationaldivinginstitute.com

LEONARD GREENSTONE MARINE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTERFred JOhnsOnPO Box 1031Chino, Ca 91710-1031909-597-1821 [email protected]

LOUISIANA TECH COLLEGE--YOUNG MEMORIAL CAMPUSrOger ThaCker900 youngs rd.Morgan City, La 70380985-380-2436985-380-2440rthacker@theltc.netwww.commercialdiveschool.com

MINNESOTA COMMERCIAL DIVER TRAINING CENTERBiLL MaTThies712 Washington streetBrainerd, Mn 56401218-829-5953218-828-7909info@minnesotacommercialdiving.comwww.minnesotacommercialdiving.com

NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & OCEANEERINGkeVin Casey272 s. Fries avenueWilmington, Ca 90744-6399858-309-3501619-563-7294kcasey@natpoly.eduwww.natpoly.edu

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE MARINE DIVING TECHNOLOGYgeOFF ThieLsT721 Cliff dr.santa Barbara, Ca [email protected]

THE OCEAN CORPORATIONJOhn WOOd10840 rockley rdhouston, TX 77099281-530-0202281-530-9143president@oceancorp.comwww.oceancorp.com


The Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) was founded in 1968 by a small group of diving companies. Their goal was to create a non-profit organization to cultivate and promote the art and science of commercial diving, establish uniform safe standards for commercial divers, and encourage industry-wide observance of these standards.

Since then, ADCI has grown to encompass more than 500 member companies. The membership, although primarily US companies, also includes companies from 41 other nations, all of whom have pledged to comply with the ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving Operations. In short, ADCI is an organization with diverse membership with worldwide scope, well respected for maintaining a consistent position regarding safe underwater operations.

ADCI has no regulatory jurisdiction but does carefully attempt to ensure that its member companies fully comply with national regulations. The ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Op-erations was developed to promote the highest degree of safety. The ADCI Membership Audit program and ADCI Certification Card programs help ensure companies are operating at the highest possible levels of safety. The ADCI Consensus Standards are recognized by both the US Coast Guard and OSHA as meeting or exceeding US federal regulations.

The ADCI is governed by an elected Board of Directors and supported by a full time Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer and staff. The Board of Directors and Officers are elected on an annual basis with terms of office staggered for a three year period.

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ADCI Company IndexAll Members are listed in alphabetical order, along with the page number

on which they can be found in the Directory.


24 LegaCy OFFshOre 46 LeOnard greensTOne Marine TeChnOLOgy Training CenTer40 Lesser & assOCiaTes22 LeWis diVing & saLVage44 LeXMar engineering PTe LTd32 LighThOuse Marine COrP.26 LiQuid engineering COrP.22 LOgan diVing24 LOuisiana OiLFieLd diVers46 LOuisiana TeCh COLLege--yOung MeMOriaL CaMPus32 LuCaya engineering serViCes LTd.36 LuFesa diVer’s s.C.r.L.26 M & n engineering and diVing serViCes24 MadCOn COrPOraTiOn40 MageLLan Marine inTernaTiOnaL20 MagOne Marine serViCe inC.24 MainsTreaM COMMerCiaL diVers inC.32 MakO diVing & saLVage19 Marine adVanCed TeChnOLOgy eduCaTiOn (MaTe) CenTer 19 Marine BiOLOgiCaL LaBOraTOry32 Marine diVing COnTraCTOrs24 Marine sOLuTiOns26 Marine TeChnOLOgies inC.28 MariOn hiLL assOCiaTes32 MarisCOPe ChiLena LTda.34 MariTeCh COnTraCTing & Trading inTernaTiOnaL s.a.34 MariTiMe MeChaniC LiMiTed22 MarLin diVing insPeCTiOn36 MasTer TeCh diVing serViCes PTe LTd30 MCCaLL BrOThers diVing19 MCgriFF, seiBeLs & WiLLiaMs OF TX38 MediTerraneO serViCiOs MarinOs s.L.30 MeXssuB inTernaTiOnaL inC.22 MiaMi diVer30 MidCO diVing & Marine serViCes22 MidWesT diVing serViCes. inC.40 MiLLer diVing eQuiPMenT inC.46 MinnesOTa COMMerCiaL diVer Training CenTer26 MiTCheLL Marine20 MM diVing42 MOCean VideO40 MOrgan CiTy renTaLs20 MOsCOW diVe CenTer LTd.22 Mrs. g diVing sPeCiaLisTs20 MuLdOOn Marine serViCes19 naTiOnaL OCean indusTries assOCiaTiOn46 naTiOnaL POLyTeChniC COLLege OF engineering & OCeaneering32 nauTiLus serViCiOs MarinOs44 nCs suBsea26 ne suBsurFaCe surVey20 nOrTh COasT diVers inC.28 nOrTheasT diVing serViCes32 nOrThern underWaTer sysTeMs L.P.32 nOrThWesT underWaTer COnsTruCTiOn40 nuVair42 OCean eye24 OCeaneering inTernaTiOnaL20 OFFshOre diVers19 OFFshOre Marine serViCes assOCiaTiOn19 OFFshOre OPeraTOrs COMMiTTee36 OFFshOre suBsea WOrks sdn. Bhd.38 Ok-anMarin generaL underWaTer serViCes42 OneBane LaW FirM38 OrienTe Marine grOuP30 OriOn diVing & saLVage

42 OuTLand TeChnOLOgy inC.38 OXyLanCe44 PaCiFiC COMMerCiaL diVing suPPLy PTy LTd22 PaCiFiC diVing indusTries20 Parker diVing serViCe44 PCCi28 PennOni assOCiaTes inC.26 PePPerreLL COVe Marine serViCe42 PiLe driVers LOCaL uniOn #5642 POrT renTaLs, saLes & serViCes42 PraXair inC.19 PreFeCTura naVaL argenTina44 PriMe TiMe Training inC.42 PrinCeTeL32 PrO Marine TeChnOLOgy24 PrO-diVe32 PrO-diVe Marine serViCes22 PrOFessiOnaL Marine COnsuLTing36 PT BhakTi PaTra Mandiri36 PT. aLLied OFFshOre COnTraCTOrs36 PT. inTi segara serViCes36 PT. LanCar reJeki BerkaT Jaya36 PT. PaTra dinaMika 36 PT. PriMa MiTranaTa34 QuindaO PaCiFiC OCeaneering CO.26 r. ChrisTOPher gOOdWin & assOCiaTes28 randiVe42 redFish renTaL OF MOrgan CiTy38 reds CariBBean LiMiTed20 redWOOd shOre diVing22 resOLVe TOWing & saLVage22 rMe-diVer COMMerCiaL diVing LLC44 rOPer resOurCes30 rVe inC.30 s & J diVing30 saLMOns dredging COrP.46 sanTa BarBara CiTy COLLege Marine diVing TeChnOLOgy42 sCienCe diVing & enVirOnMenTaL CO.44 sea and Land TeChnOLOgies PTe LTd22 sea engineering22 sea suB sysTeMs40 seaBOTiX30 seaMar diVers36 seaMar diVers MeXiCO s. de rrL34 seaPrO diVing & hydrOgraPhiC surVey30 seaQuesT diVing38 seasWiFT suBsea engineering42 seaTrOniCs32 seaTTLe diVing COrPOraTiOn34 seBuTe sa underWaTer serViCes38 seMCO PTe. LTd.46 seneCa COLLege OF aPPLied arTs & TeChnOLOgy34 serPOrT s.a.32 serViCiOs TeCniCOs MariTiMOs38 serViCiOs TeCniCOs suBaCuaTiCOs32 serVisuB ingenierOs LTda.34 shanghai Jinhu OFFshOre engineering CO.34 shanye Marine serViCes CO.34 shenZhen ZhOnghai diVe engineering CO.40 sidus sOLuTiOns38 sMiT singaPOre PTe LTd38 sMiT TerMinaLs MiddLe easT LLC44 sOurCes W. eQuiPMenT CO. 30 sOuTheasTern underWaTer serViCes24 sPeCiaLTy diVing OF LOuisiana28 sPeCiaLTy diVing serViCes28 sPeCiaLTy underWaTer serViCes26 sTearns engineering COMPany40 sTeFFen inC.

22 sTrOud diVing & hydrOgraPhy32 sTs ChiLe42 suBaC underWaTer CeMenT42 suBsaLVe usa26 suBsTruCTure28 suBTek Marine & COnsTruCTiOn36 suPreMe hydrO engineering PVT. LTd.30 T & T Marine saLVage28 T.n.J. Marine inC.36 TaLLeres indusTriaLes34 Teda greaT WaLL underWaTer engineering CO.34 Teda sea sTar shiPPing engineering CO.19 The MuseuM OF Man in The sea46 The OCean COrPOraTiOn34 The WOrLd-Wide diVing COnTraCTOr COMPany LiMiTed34 TianJin anda OFFshOre serViCe engineering COMPany34 TianJin nanJiang underWaTer engineering CO.44 TianJin Teda Xinhai TesTeChO CO.24 TiBurOn diVers44 TidaL COnsOLidaTed sdn Bhd22 TiTan saLVage44 TOTaLMaT COMeerCiO de eQuiPaMenTOs hiPerBariCOs LTda32 TraB-suB srL36 TrasuB s.r.L. Peru44 TriM sysTeMs PTe. LTd.38 TrindiVe underWaTer serViCes24 TriTOn diVing serViCes30 u.s. underWaTer serViCes42 uMBiLiCaLs inTernaTiOnaL40 undersea BreaThing sysTeMs32 underWaTer & Marine serViCes20 underWaTer COnsTruCTiOn COrPOraTiOn28 underWaTer COnsuLTanTs inTernaTiOnaL22 underWaTer engineering serViCes28 underWaTer Marine COnTraCTOrs20 underWaTer resOurCes22 underWaTer serViCes, inC.32 underWaTer serViCes, LTd.36 underWaTer serViCes, sa22 underWaTer serViCes inTernaTiOnaL38 undine Marine indusTries38 unidiVe Marine serViCes PTe LTd44 uniTed sTerLing (Fe) LTd.19 us arMy COrP OF engineers19 us COasT guard24 uTiLiTy diVing serViCes34 VarVara ManagOu sa38 VeneZueLa diVers C.a.32 VeOLia es sPeCiaL serViCes42 VideOray LLC28 W.J. CasTLe, Pe & assOCiaTes28 WaLker diVing underWaTer COnsTruCTiOn COrP19 WashingTOn sTaTe d.O.T.42 WaTer WeighTs30 WaTershed serViCes26 WaTerWOrks diVing serViCe42 WeLCh saLes & serViCe20 WesT diVing serViCes42 WFT inC.40 WiLLiaMsOn Marine serViCes LiMiTed LLC36 WOrks OF diVing (hOng kOng) CO. LTd.34 yanTai shunda OCean engineering serViCe CO.


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A Message from the Executive Director

Phil Newsum


I want to discuss a few new items before the January/February edition of UnderWater, which

precedes Underwater Intervention 2009 (March 3-5 in New Orleans, underwaterintervention.com). In our next edition, I will review the asso-ciation’s Strategic Plan and the tasks we accomplished during 2008.

Life Support Technician ExaminationMany of you that have attended

various industry meetings or read previous messages from me are aware of the soon-to-be-released ADCI Life Support Technician Exami-nation. Personnel who are seeking an ADCI LST certification will be required to successfully pass this examination.

Like the ADCI Supervisor Exam, it will be offered online, and coordi-nation/administration of the exam will be facilitated by the ADCI office and designated proctors.

A lot of lessons that were learned through the development of the Supervisor exam can be applied to the launching of the LST exam. For example, we will pilot the exam to a limited pool, and gain feedback from the personnel taking the test prior to its general administration.

There will not be the same vol-ume of applicants for the exam, as

the pool of Life Support Technicians is far smaller than that of the three categories of Diving Supervisors. As such, accommodating anticipated applications should not pose a problem for our main office.

Additionally, we have tried to format the exam so that it will not replicate other LST exams offered worldwide. It was the mission of the association to create an exam that was unique in format and reflective of the knowledge required for an LST on saturation diving operations.

The exam will have a tutorial containing LST Pre-Dive Checklists and training outlines for a new sys-tem. It will be broken up into three categories:

• Saturation Equipment and Safe Practices

• Gas Management• Gas Formulas; Gas Mixing to

a Known Final Bottle PressureOf course, as we pilot the exam

and more personnel are exposed to the format and questions, we may make some more revisions. Like the Supervisor Exam, it will constantly be subject to revision, and will undergo an annual audit of the questions.

We have been asked if ADCI will look to develop more assess-ments in the future, such as exams

for different diving certifications. The best way to illustrate the ADCI philosophy of assessing diving personnel is based on a very simple premise. If personnel have an outlined responsibility for the lives and wellbeing of others on the dive team, (i.e. Supervisors and Life Support Technicians), then we will require assessment as a prerequisite for certification.

Like the Supervisors exam, documented field experience, as outlined in the certification matrix, is also factored when looking at a candidate’s qualification for these two advanced certifications. The introduction of formal assessments will not supplant the requirement of documented field experience.

Documented field experience has always been the cornerstone of a candidate’s eligibility for ADCI advanced certifications; we want the assessment process to compliment this important piece of the certifica-tion matrix.

ADCI Exam ProtocolKeeping with the theme of

training and personnel readiness, I wanted to reinforce the need for contractors to be more diligent in adhering to the proctoring protocols for certification exams. The ADCI

does not recommend or condone the administering of any association exams onboard company vessels, or in any environment outside of designated test-taking areas at the company’s office. Formal training sites, with third-party oversight (such as a commercial dive school), are also accepted locations.

The power isn’t in the certifica-tion that comes with successful completion of the exam, but in know-ing how to satisfactorily address the questions that the exam presents. Proctors sign an understanding of their responsibilities in this process.

Revocation of certifications and nullification of test scores are just two of the penalties that can occur with failure to abide by the test-taking guidelines.

Ask yourself, “What are the dangers of not possessing the knowl-edge necessary for taking the test unassisted?” I think you will find you want that individual on the panel to have the basic knowledge necessary to handle the responsibility of mak-ing life decisions for the dive team. Take the time to prepare yourself or your personnel to successfully complete the certification exams.

Be Safe.–Phil Newsum

Asia-Pacific Chapter ReportDr. Jeff Zhang, Vice ChairOn November 10, 2008, ADCI Executive Director Phil Newsum attended the directorate meeting of China Diving and Salvage Contractors Associa-tion (CDSA) in Beijing. During the meeting, Phil and Capt. Song Jiahua, the president of CDSA, signed a memorandum of understanding between the ADCI and the CDSA to form a partnership of cooperation between the two associations. The purpose of the partnership is to provide a framework for the conduct of underwater diving operations in a safe manner within the two associations’ respective jurisdictions.

ADCI and CDSA will seek to achieve this purpose primarily through the voluntary exchange of facts and information, assisting and ensuring compli-ance with both associations’ guidelines for safe underwater operations, promoting safe and healthful working conditions in underwater environ-ments, as well as through non-regulatory means where possible.

During the meeting, Phil outlined the history of ADCI and the proposed changes included in the new 6th edition of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations. All the directors from CDSA attended the memorandum signing ceremony.

East Coast Chapter ReportTom Eason, ChairThe 2nd Annual ADCI East Coast Chapter Symposium was held at the Inde-pendence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia on October 3, 2008. Hosted by Bill Castle, of W.J. Castle Group, it featured new equipment presentations as well as potential opportunities available to marine contractors and divers on the Delaware River Dredging Project. The symposium was a success for the second year in a row and Bill has graciously offered to make this an annual event for the ECC.

The East Coast chapter will hold officers’ elections at our next scheduled meeting at UI 2009 on Monday, March 2, in New Orleans. In accordance with our by-laws, a nominating committee is being led by our Vice Chairman Wendell Swilley to solicit and accept nominations for Chapter Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. If you have any nominations, please submit them to Wendell ([email protected]) no later than December 31.

This is the time of year when most ECC members are winding down from a busy season and is a good time to formulate a plan and go through your equipment and personnel certifica-tions. This will help you to start the New Year off in a safe manner and build through a prosperous 2009. The slogan “Safety Sells” is even more meaningful during these challenging economic

times, as clients determine who to conduct business with. I encourage you to visit www.adc-int.org and check out the Safety

Notice link and learn from others. If you have not been receiving chapter information via email, please forward your updated email address and contact information, and don’t forget that ADCI Headquarters also needs this to communicate with the members. If you need help with any chapter or ADCI business, that is what we are here for, so please don’t hesitate to con-tact me ([email protected] or 843-747-0548) or our Vice Chairman, Wendell Swilley ([email protected] or 352-373-6301).

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ADCI Execuve Director Phil Newsum (seated left) signs the partnership memorandum etween ADCI and the Cina Diving and Salvage Contractors Association.


(Above) A Who’s-Who of the ADCI and its Latin American & Caribbean Chapter gathered recently in Venezuela.

(Right) Latin American Chapter Chair Luis Gi-ampietri and ADCI’s Phil Newsum enjoy Robert Su-nyouszki’s presentation.


Western Chapter ReportTom Ulrich, ChairThe level of diving projects and associated work throughout the Western Chapter continues to remain at a high level heading into the winter season. Also, planning for the Western Chapter Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon continues. There is an outstanding request for members to provide Karen Martinez ([email protected]) with the most convenient dates to facilitate participation by the majority of members. I would like to thank members in advance for their continued input and participa-tion in planning for a successful Western Chapter Annual Meeting. Please feel free to contact me with issues regarding the ADCI or the Western Chapter via email to [email protected].

Midwest Chapter ReportRich Riley, ChairI would like to extend an invitation our valued Midwest Chapter members to contact me at any time to with any concerns or issues that you would like to discuss. Call 724-847-3390 or email [email protected]. Thank you to our chapter members for your continued support.

Latin American & Caribbean Chapter ReportLuis Giampietri, ChairOn September 26, 2008 we had our XI Chapter meeting at the Hotel Maremares in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. We welcomed a great number of as-sistants, mainly from our chapter. We were also honored with the presence of Phil Newsum, ADCI Executive Director, who gave his opening speech in Spanish.

During morning of the event two interesting lectures were given. The first was by Engineer Rog-elio Morales, a frequent contributor to Underwater Intervention’s technical program, who presented “A new frontier for Engineer Professionals.” The second lecture was from by Engineer Robert Sunyouszki, “Alternative Methods for Underwater Pipelines Repairs.”

During the afternoon session we discussed the pending issues of our Chapter Strategic Plan 2007-2010. In the evening we were invited by our local host, Tony Nuñez from OMGCA, to a refined dinner with a panoramic view overlooking the city at the Babilonean Restaurant & Lounge. All enjoyed a great time.

Reporte del Capitulo Latinoamericano y del CaribeLuis Giampietri, PresidenteCon fecha setiembre 26 del 2008 tuvimos nuestra reunión XI del Capítulo. El evento fue llevado a cabo en el Hotel Maremares, en Puerto La Cruz – Ven-ezuela, a ella asistió gran número de asistentes en su mayoría del Capítulo. Fuimos también honrados con la presencia de nuestro Director Ejecutivo de ADCI el Sr. Phil Newsum el cual dio su discurso de apertura en el idioma Castellano.

Durante la mañana del evento se dieron dos importantes exposiciones. La primera por el Ing. Rogelio Morales, con el tema “Una nueva frontera para los Profesionales de la Ingeniería,” la segunda exposición estuvo a cargo del Ing. Robert Suny-ouszki, el tema “Métodos alternativos de reparación de tuberías subacuáticas.”

En la tarde discutimos temas pendientes de nuestro “Plan Estratégico del Capítulo 2007-2010.”

Durante la noche fuimos invitados por nuestro anfitrión local Tony Nuñez de OMGCA a una comida refinada en el restaurant Babilonia Restau-rant & Lounge el cual tiene una vista panorámica de la ciudad, donde todos compartimos un grato


Preparations Underway forUI 2009 in New Orleans

Underwater Intervention, the combined annual conference of the Associa-tion of Diving Contractors Interna-

tional and the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee, once again hits the Morial Convention Center March 3-5, 2009. The UI Conference Committee has big things planned for UI 2009, including the usual unparalleled technical program and the largest show floor in the show’s distinguished history.

It is important to plan your UI trip in advance, so be sure to use all the informa-tion here to cover all your bases. Of course, the most up-to-date UI information is always at your fingertips at www.underwaterinter-vention.com, as well as all the registration, exhibitor, and speaker forms you may need.

We have even printed an Attendee Reg-istration form for your convenience on p.56 of this issue. However, online registration is now available. Advance Registration is highly recommended.

WHERE TO STAYUnderwater Intervention has an outstand-

ing lineup of official show hotels for 2009. The show’s headquarters are once again at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street, where they are offering a single or double deluxe king room for $175 (800-SONESTA).

The Hampton Inn and Suites on Conven-tion Center Boulevard is offering its standard room at $159 for single occupancy, and $169 for double. Hampton’s UI 2009 suites are offered at $209 single. Call 866-311-1200 and use special group code UWI when booking.

The Marriott New Orleans on Convention Center Boulevard is also available for those UI attendees who like to stay adjacent to the show site. Standard rooms are $170 single or double, and their Government per Diem pro-gram is available. Call 800-Marriott and ask for the Underwater Intervention Block.

A new option for UI revelers is the Hilton Garden Inn on South Peters Street, just one block from the Morial Convention Center. Call 504-525-0044 for their standard rate of $159 single or double.

WHAT TO DOThe savvy UI visitor knows not to miss

the show’s annual Early Bird Reception. This year’s event takes place on Monday, March 2,

from 6-9 pm. Your ticket is your show badge. And the UI Awards Dinner is always an

elegant night out with the legends of the industry. This year’s dinner will be held Tues-day night, March 3, from 7-10 pm. Tickets are $85.

As is always the case in New Orleans, the conference itself is only half the fun! You can round out your trip to UI 2009 with some fascinating tours through one of America’s most historic and beautiful cities.

The Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour will take place Tuesday, March 3, from 1 pm to 4:30 pm ($60 per person). The afternoon starts as a mini coach takes you over the Mississippi River and delivers you into the secret swamps of Louisiana, just 25 minutes from the city. While many people are unaware of this vast swamp empire, Louisiana is right on the “flyway,” or bird path. So, when the annual migration begins and the birds go South for winter, Louisiana is the last North American land spot for the birds to rest up for that long trip over water.

Get away from it all and enjoy your leisurely cruise into the murky waters of Louisiana’s cypress lined bayous. Your captain, a native of the region, will provide an interesting and entertaining narrative of the history of the massive swampland as you may encounter alligators, egrets, raccoons, water snakes and many varieties of birds as well as exotic plant life. You will even get a peek at an authentic Cajun “trapper’s shack” nestled in this beautiful swampland.

The Jefferson Island/Rip Van Winkle Gardens Tour will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 7 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are $85, which does not include lunch. The tour includes Avery Island, Tabasco Factory, and Exotic Gardens. Then it’s on to the Rip Van Winkle Gardens, named for its former actor-owner. The Gardens span 20 acres sur-rounding the Joseph Jefferson Home, built in 1870 by acclaimed American actor Joseph Jefferson. It was the role of Rip Van Winkle, as adapted by Jefferson from the Washington Irving tale, that ensured Jefferson’s fame. He played the role more than 4,500 times.

Or if old world plantations are more your

style, you can journey to plantation country and experience your own perspective of life in the Old South.

On this tour, you’ll visit Laura Plantation. Built in 1805, it presents a different

view of Creole life, as documented in a 1,400-page diary written by

the Plantation’s namesake, Laura Lacoul Gore. In 1808, following a long established Creole tradi-tion, Laura’s great-grandmother became the first of several

women to be named president of the family plantation enterprise.

Your guide will provide an insider’s perspective into a Creole household,

spanning four generations of love and greed, pride and betrayal, heroism and pettiness, violence and excess. Hear stories detailing daily life and major events of the inhabitants, both free and slave, including the discovery of the first written records of the American fable, Br’er Rabbit.

This “Perspective on Antebellum Life” tour offers roundtrip transportation, admis-sion to Laura Plantation, expert guide, and all taxes and gratuities for $52 per person. This tour will embark on Wednesday, March 4, from 9 am to 1 pm.

What’s the difference between Cajun cooking and Creole cooking? And what is a roux? Find out by watching a professional chef perform at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Their expert chefs will wet your ap-petite for Creole Cooking – the world famous cuisine that combines the finest elements of French and Spanish cooking with rich indig-enous seafood, spices, and produce. Different New Orleans specialties will be demonstrated and you’ll get to sample some of these delica-cies after the lesson.

This is one class that will tempt any pal-ate! “That Deep South Cuisine” tour will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 9 am to 1 pm. It includes deluxe mini coach roundtrip transportation, a cooking demonstration and light meal, a licensed guide, and all taxes and gratuities. Cost is $74 per person.

For more information on participating in Underwater Intervention 2009 as an ex-hibitor, attendee, or technical speaker, email Rebecca Roberts at [email protected], or call 281-893-8539. UW

Commercial DivingMarine ConstructionBridges and Dams

Contaminated Water DivingSubmersibles

Remotely Operated VehiclesTraining

New TechnologiesShipwreck ExplorationSonar and AUV Survey

Ocean MiningNuclear and Hydro Energy

Offshore Oil and GasMarine Salvage

Regulations and Safety


2G Robotics 534Abtel Universal Technology 234AC Plus Marine 347/446Aerospace Lubricants 125Airgas Gas and Equipment 111AK Industries 239,241Alpha Rentals 819/821 Amron International 104Analox Sensor Technology 542Applied Acoustic Engineering 415Applied Signal Technology, Inc. 647/746Aqua-Air Industries 509AquaForm 607ARC Controls 546ADCl 134/136/138Bauer Compressors 318/320Bay-Tech Industries 409/411/508/510Birns Aquamate 808Birns 810Bisso Marine 319BlueView Technologies 123Bokum Engineering 127Bowtech Products 547Broco 801C-Nav 834Cal-Dive International 139Caley Ocean Systems 327Cavidyne 230CodaOctopus 415Commercial Diving Supply 447CompAir USA 435Corrosion Control International 812Cortland Cable Company 717Custom Crete 817Cutting Underwater Technologies 639Cygnus Instruments 721Deep Ocean Engineering 536DeepSea Power and Light 428Delta Wave Communications 302Denso North America 227Divecon Services 346Divers Alert Network 316Divers Supply 701Divex 315Diving Unlimited International 217Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology 124Dynacon 501E H Wachs Company 117Edgetech 641Epic Divers 434Equipment & Technical Services 114/116Falmat 724Flange Skillets International 724Fox Industries 208Fugro 631Full Tech Tecnologia de Mergulho 317G and M Rentals 805G2000SS 119

Global Dynamix 329Gulf Engine and Equipment 221/223Harvey-Lynch 827Hawboldt Industries 543Hemisphere GPS 415Historical Diving Society 621Hunter Diving 627Hy-Tech B.V. 824/826Hydrex and Subsea Industires 147Hydroacoustics 203/205Hydro-Lek Ltd 718Hylok USA 219Innerspace Corporation 426International Ocean Systems 118International Special Risks 713Ipoz Systems 247Ixsea 825JW Fishers Manufacturing 617Jack Vilas and Associates 131Javeler Construction 243UI Job Fair 246John H Carter 107/109John W Fisk Insurance 201KB Associates PTE Ltd 128Kirby Morgan Dive Systems 100Kongsberg Maritime 401L-3 Communications 441L3 Klein Associates 415Legacy Offshore 837,839LinkQuest 807Lubrication Technology 809Lyyn AB 729MacArtney Offshore 818Madcon 337Mako Deepwater 106Mar-Vel International 537MATE Center 734Marine Sonic Technology 733Marine Technology Reporter 711Marine Technology Society 140/142Mariscope Meerestechnik 741Marport Canada 732Molecular Products 726Moog 206Morgan City Rentals 341/343/442National Polytechnic College 831NETmc Marine 437NSW Cable 322Nuvair 615Nuytco Research 141Ocean News and Technology 735/737Ocean Technology Systems 218Oceaneering International 238ORE Offshore 641Outland Technology 705PAC Stainless 224Pneumatic and Hydraulic Co. 237Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 108/110

Praxair 823Princetel 709Proserv Subsea & Marine Technology 342Rapp Hydema US/Rapp Mareq 833Redfish Rentals 335Remote Ocean Systems 700Resolve Marine Group 109Rockwater Manufacturing 301Roper Resources 727Rotech Subsea 625Rovsco 304Royal Purple 331Saab Seaeye 725Sea Technology Magazine 835SeaBotix 515Seacon Brantner 803Seamar Divers 231Seamor Marine 716Seatrepid Louisiana 640/642Seatronics 240/242Seattle Diving Company 443SeaVision Marine Services 338SeeByte 120Shark Marine Technologies 811Sidus Solutions 418/420Sitech AB 122Sonardyne 730Sound Metrics 601Sound Ocean Systems 416South Bay Cable 214Southwest Research Institute 540Steffen Midwest 836Sub-Atlantic 101SubConn 816Submersible Systems, Inc 843,845Subsalve USA 209Subsea Industires 147Subsea Technologies 415T. George Podell 829Techinvest 216Teledyne Benthos 328Teledyne Impulse 234Teledyne RD Instruments 229Tiburon Divers 144Trelleborg CRP 740Trelleborg Viking 633Tritech International 415Umbilicals International 330Underwater Contractor 118UnderWater Magazine 539/541Underwatertools.net 720Unique Systems 643/742VideoRay 307Wachs Subsea 115/117Water Weights 325Webtool Allspeeds 112Wild Well Control 828

Underwater Intervention 2009 has put together an unprecedented gather-ing of the commercial subsea industry’s movers and shakers, with Confer-ence Director Rebecca Roberts forced to secure extra floor space to accomo-date them all. Your competitors will be there... Will you? Here are some of the confirmed exhibitors and their booth numbers:

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION UNDERWATER INTERVENTION

March 3-5, 2009 New Orleans, LA

Advance Registration with Payment is due to qualify for Badge Pick up. Address all communications to UNDERWATER INTERVENTION, 5206 FM 1960 W, Suite 202, Houston, TX 77069, FAX: 281-893-5118.

March 3-5 Code Category – Circle you selection ADC/MTS Non-Member “At the Door” Total R1

Full Conference plus Proceedings Includes Free Conference Proceedings

$380.00

$480.00

$575.00

$

R2

Full Conference Single Day TUES WED THURS

$200.00

$200.00

$200.00

$

R3

Student - Full Conference plus Proceedings High School or College ID

$75.00

$75.00

$75.00

$

R7

Students– Exhibits Only - All three days High School or College ID required

No Cost

No Cost

No Cost

R5

Exhibits Only - All three days

$40.00

$40.00

$50.00

$

R6

ADCI Certified Diver or ROV Pilot Card Must have Valid and Current Card Exhibits Only

No Cost

No Cost

No Cost

OPTIONS: QTY

Underwater Intervention Awards Dinner

$85.00 ea

$

Conference Proceedings

$30.00 ea

$

Show T-Shirt $10.00 ea

$

Companion Tour – Tuesday Morning Perspective on Antebellum Life

$52.00 ea

$

Companion Tour – Tuesday Afternoon Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

$60.00 ea

$

Companion Tour – Wednesday All Day Jefferson Island and Rip Van Winkle Gardens

$85.00 ea

$

Companion Tour – Thursday Morning That Deep South Cuisine

$74.00 ea

$

Tour and Event descriptions are available at www.underwaterintervention.com. Payment is required to complete the transaction if a balance is due. CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be a cancellation fee applied to any cancellations for registration and optional activities. The fee will not exceed the administrative costs or deposits paid by management for planning purposes.

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The UI 2009 Technical Program promises to be as strong as ever, with a plethora of industry leaders discussing today’s most critical topics. Here is but a small sampling of the topics in store at UI 2009:

AUV Developments in 2008, Justin Manley, MTS/Battelle

Conducting Contract Diving Operations with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, CDR Mike Thornton, US Navy

Acoustics for Beginners, Ian Florence

Intelligent Control of an Underwater Robot Manipulator, R. Pandian, Southeastern Louisiana University

ADCI, Who We Are and Why You Care, Bill Crowley, Cal Dive, ADCI President

MTS Manned UW Vehicles: Overview of 2008, Will Kohnen

MTS, Who We Are and Why You Care, Drew Michel, MTS ROV

US NAVY Submarine Rescue Systems, CDR Joe Dituri

The Use of MicroROVs for Close Inspections of Submerged IEDs in a Homeland Security Experiment, Mark Feulner

Karen Kohanovich, NOOA Ocean Exploration: Manned Sub Activity in 2008-2009

Ilko Shtirkov, Bulgaria Academy Science: History and Future work of the PC8B Submersible, Bulgaria

Visualization of Underwater Structures with Scanning Sonar, Mark Atherton

Basic Hydraulics Tools Workshop, Terry Wallace, Tim Prince, and Mark Miller, Steffen, Inc

US Navy Dive Tables Workshop

Improving Decontamination Effectiveness in the Field, Faith Ortins, Diving Unlimited International

Jerry Henkener, Southwest Research Institute: Status Update For Development of Rhov Personnel Sphere

Decompression Sickness and Mitigation, Dr. Brian Bourgeois

An Analysis of Underwater Oil and Hazardous Substance Recovery Techniques, CMDR Jim Elliott, Marine Safety Unit Galveston

Itaru Kawama, JAMSTEC: Attempt to put the HDTV for the manned submersible to practical use, Japan

Basic Equipment Maintenance Techniques, Chris Gabel

Dr. Liu Feng, COMRA: Development of a Deep Human Occupied Vehicle in China, China

Mark Johnson & Gene Melton, O2 Dive Technologies.: SUBPACK -Personal Rebreather System for Rescue Subma-rine Operations

Brett A. Phaneuf, Promare Inc.: Rapid Prototyping Pro-gram for Experimental Submarines: An Overview of S201 & S301 Design, Construction and Operations

Accredited ‘Self-Teach’ Welder Training & Certification Programme, David J. Keats, Speciality Welds Ltd

Michael Michaud, American Bureau Shipping: Process of Surveying a Submersible for ABS Class

A Quantitative Analysis of ROV Dynamic Positioning, Alexis Denz, Chevron, US & Dr Ioseba Tena, SeeByte, UK

Tom Dennison, Caldive, NDT Technology Techniques

Joachim & Kirsten Jacobsen, Fundacao Rebikoff-Nigeller: The LULA Research Submersible – Overview of Opera-tions in the Azores, Jay Wade, Sub Aviator Systems: Operation of Private Submersibles

Darryl Manzer, Oceaneering International: US Navy Requirements for Cost Effective Manned Solutions to Meet the Intent of US NAVY P9290 code

Fitness to Dive Tutorial, Dr. Joseph Serio and Dr. Tony Alleman


Dressed OutUW HIGHLIGHTS THE GUYS AT THE END OF THE LINE IN OUR ANNUAL DIVE TEAM PICTORIAL

(Above and below) AMI’s Chad Scott, P.E., performs underwater corrosion inspections of a sheet pile dock wall and a ship’s hull, which is now used as a floating museum. Chad was being tended by Ryan Collier, a commercial diver. AMI has been involved with a harbor-wide corrosion study performing underwater inspections of different steel structures for the ACOE, Sea Grant, DNR, Port Authority,and Universities.

(Above, below, and right) Engineer and commercial diver, Mike Weber, of Minnesota’s AMI Consulting Engineers, performing a dock inspection through the ice a week after Thanksgiving (the winter started a little earlier than expected). Divers and tenders had to cut holes through up to four inches of ice for the inspections, which documented how the dock was originally constructed and its current condition. Mike’s tender is Seth Johnson. Both can attest that the water was much warmer than the air that day.


Boswell Underwater Engineering diver, Tracy McMahon, is assisted by Tender, Jim Czimcharo, after installing a scour monitoring system on a bridge along the coast of Delaware.

Various shots of the crew on Cal Dive’s SDSV American Constitution

Boswell Underwater Engineering diver/tender, Tracy McMahon, mans the chamber after a surface decompression dive at a hydroelectric dam inspection in the Northeastern United States.

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Commercial Diving & Marine Services’ Diver/Tender Ted Binnall breaks up ice to clear an area for the divers.

Commercial Diving & Marine Services Diver Keith Mear gains access to a chemical waste tank at a Michigan power plant, while Ted Binnall tends.

Commercial Diving & Marine Services Diver Keith Mear gets ready to take a break from dredging.


Divecon Services’ Will Kim burns the horizontal support members of a damaged conductor bay post-Katrina for Chevron.

(Above) Divecon Services’ Diver Michael Moe throws the metal horns after reach-ing the surface during a pipeline P&A project for Chevron.

(Below) The Divecon Services crew prepares for work on a wellhead located in the bone-crushing depths of the Atchafalaya Basin.

Divecon Services’ Jordan Clark and Brad Peterson preparing for 10” riser tie-in for Rozel.

Douglas Gerhart, Ron Hunter and Joe Madden preparing to launch Divecon Services’ Goliath Guillotine Saw during a Chevron pipeline repair.

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(Top Right Inset) The EnviroScience (Ohio) dive team completes a survey project on the Ohio River for Duke Energy: (L-R) diver Matt Walsh, supervisor Daniel Lakamp, and diver Mike Hanway.

(Top Left) Members of EnviroScience’s dive team performing an intake inspection on an AEP power plant in Ohio’s Muskingum River.

(Left) EnviroScience diver Josh Rowland, the dive coordinator for AEP Dennis, and supervisor Daniel Lakamp complete an aquatic survey on the Muskingum River for American Electric Power.


(Above & below) Halcrow Diver Joe Acosta obtains electric potential readings.

Halcrow Diver Ben Sheppard taking a concrete core sample from an encased steel pipe pile supporting an LNG offloading platform in Marsa El Brega, Libya.

Halcrow Diver Joe Acosta taking a concrete core sample from an encased steel pipe pile supporting an LNG offloading platform in Marsa El Brega, Libya.

Acosta inspecting the steel pipe pile.

Halcrow’s Acosta takes a concrete core sample from an encased steel pipe pile supporting an LNG offloading platform in Marsa El Brega, Libya.



Various shots from China’s DIV Diving Engineering Co., Ltd.

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In August of 2008 Marion Hill Associates divers Lance, Mike, CJ, Andy, Chad, Greg, and Aaron participated in a routine training exercise with our USCG II recompression chamber.

In October 2008, Marion Hill Associates dove into the Monongahela River in search of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber that crashed in 1956. The diver is Mike, with Josh tending.

Marion Hill Associates’ version of The Hulk. Mike dove into a waste lagoon at a Del Monte facility to repair a tear in the liner in the summer of 2008.


A 250-ton section of a concrete train trestle being removed from the Port of Corpus Christi by Orion Diving & Salvage. The trestle was cut into eight sections underwater using a diamond wire saw. The trestle had collapsed in the 1970s and remained submerged and partially buried for 35 years.

(Left) An Orion Marine Group Barge with 4- point anchor system, chambers, and riser clamps to be installed on one of the dam-aged BORCO Ship loading Platforms.

An Orion Diving & Salvage diver prepares to check a three-inch chain and wire sling rigging on a 250-ton section of con-crete train trestle salvage for the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas.

An Orion diver starts another job.


Pacific’s Ramon Hernandez entering a freshwater sump to inspect a pump’s trash screen.

(Right) Pacific Diving Industries’ David Collins aboard a cruise ship. His crew had flown to the outer Hawaiian islands to clear a mooring line from one of the ship’s propellers and rode the vessel back in to Honolulu. Not exactly a diving-related shot, but wow... ship husbandry has its perks, doesn’t it?

Pacific Diving’s Robin Bond Jr. at Sand Island, Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii.

Dave Collins, of Hawaii’s Pacific Diving Industries, welding reinforcing tabs to a container ship’s bow thruster trash bars.


Pacific Diving’s Ramon Hernandez after a penetration into the underground tunnels at a power plant in Pearl City, Hawaii.

The Logan Diving & Salvage underwater welding crew. (L-R) Mike Slattery, Diving Supervisor Chris Davis, Diving Supervisor Eric Church, Ryan Trentman, Arron Hampton, and Brian Thomas after successfully wet welding 55,000 pounds of 120-pound anodes in a span of 30 days.

Logan’s Pat Halde-man, on a US Army Corp of Engineers job in South Florida with Dennis Wilson stand-ing by for gators.

Logan diver Chris Davis performs towed sonar array repairs to a Royal Navy Submarine in Jacksonville, Florida.

(Below) Diver Scott Anderson, of Logan Diving & Salvage, entering the water to install a 36-inch three-piece extended range clamp on a failed pipeline in Georgia’s Savannah River.

Logan Diving’s Scott Anderson on the deck of the Defiant while performing salvage operation in Port Canaveral, Florida.

Logan’s Chris Davis welding on a dam trash rack guide near Richmond, Virginia.


RME Diver’s Nolan Renner going down to cut some steel on the Pensacola bridge cell project. Nolan just got married in November and Jeff Lane and the entire crew wish him and his lovely wife a long and happy life together.

(Left) The RME Diver vessel at a facility inspection of a discharge point in Pensa-cola, Florida.

(Right) The RME gear is laid out and ready for a project involving the removal of 30 concrete piles damaged in a collision.

(Left) RME Diver’s Terry Bryant on a concrete repair job in Pensacola, Florida.

(Right) The RME crew pre-pares for a concrete repair job at the Port of Panama City, Florida.

(Above) Jeff Lane, founder of RME Diver, poses for posterity in front of the Washington Monument. The crew was getting ready to do some inspection on the basin’s gate system.


Two Global Divers & Marine Contractors diver/welders apply fin-ishing touches to a wet welded repair assembly, restoring strength to a hurricane-damaged structure.

(Left and below) Global Industries divers performing platform inspections.


Pennoni Associates Dive Team Engineer Joe Challburg, E.I.T., helps Brad Wolfe, Lead Diver, prepare for an underwater inspection of the Betsy Ross Bridge across the Delaware River in Philadelphia.

Pennoni Associates PE-Diver, John Bogue, P.E., inspects an oyster cov-ered bridge pier for the US Navy.

Pennoni Associates Dive Team Lead Diver Brad Wolfe, with the city of Cleveland, OH, inthe background. Brad is boating to an inspection site at the Cleveland East Flats project.


APPLIED ACOUSTIC’S SmArT NEw BEACON SErIES

Applied Acoustic Engineering of Great Yarmouth, UK, manufacturers of underwa-ter positioning beacons, recently launched the 1000 Series to complement its com-prehensive range. The product is more electronically sophisticated with improved reliability.

Clever engineering design has also made the beacon simpler to use; the Channel Se-lector switches have gone and in their place is digital control from an external Smart Switch.

The palm-sized Smart Switch, with di-rect connection to the beacon, is packed full of useful electronic circuitry enabling the device to perform a multitude of important tasks in addition to transponder configura-tion. These include battery diagnostics, trickle charge/fast charge monitoring and control, and depth telemetry selection. Easy to use, the small device provides a smooth and efficient set-up as well as valuable operational information on the clear LCD screen. The new 1000 Series can also be configured direct from a PC.

“Using our years of experience and useful feedback from our customers we knew exactly what was required when we started designing this product, “ said Neil MacDonald, AAE’s Technical Manager, “so we’ve perfected the set-up function and pro-vided the operators with really useful data - just what they need in the field. Even the firmware can be updated remotely via the internet. This is an extension to our product range, a means by which we can cater for all tastes, as the 900 Series of beacons which are in use across the globe, will retain their strong role in our product portfolio.”

The addition of a standard 5-pin bulkhead connector, offering pin-for-pin compatibility, improves the versatility of the product.

IXSEA ANNOUNCES rECOrD OC-TANS mONTh IN ThE USA

Ixsea (France) received orders for a total of 23 OCTANS AHRS units over the past month. This brings to over 70 units sold in the USA in 2008.

Launched in 1998, OCTANS became the first survey-grade fully integrated gyrocom-pass to meet IMO (International Maritime Organisation) standards in 2001. It is based on Ixsea’s truly solid-state Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology. The OCTANS gyrocompass and complete motion sensor, based on FOG technology, outputs true heading, roll, pitch, surge, sway, heave, speed, acceleration and rate of turn and settles at sea in less than three minutes.

“The latest OCTANS orders show how IXSEA’s inertial systems are now accepted as the quality standard in industry and gov-ernment markets,” said Ixsea’s Managing

Director, Jean Schwartz.In 2006, Ixsea launched the latest

generation, OCTANS IV, which pioneered the use of Ethernet and web-enabled user interface in the industry. More than 1,200 units have been delivered for a variety of applications ranging from motion compen-sation for multibeam echosounders and


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Navigation & PositioningThere is a plethora of navigation and positioning instrumentation and software for ships, AUVs, ROVs, and divers available on today’s market. UW asked the leaders in the field to outline their latest offerings.

Applied Acoustic’s new Smart Beacon

Ixsea’s OCTANS

navigation data for surface ships or ROVs, AUV navigation, and subsea construction operations.

PHINS and HYDRINS, IXSEA’s Inertial Navigation Systems, are the first INS to meet IMO resolution A424(XI) and A694(17) standards. They received IMO-type approval in 2006. They meet the level of quality and confidence set by the IMO and offer the full benefits of Inertial Naviga-tion Systems (x, y, z positions, attitude and

robustness to GPS drop-outs). “We see a huge interest in IMO-compli-

ant INS in the industry, especially with DP operators,” said Jean Schwartz.

ThE NEw SmArT TEThEr FrOmKCF TEChNOLOGIES

The Smart Tether, from KCF Technolo-gies, is a revolutionary new technology in navigation and positioning of VideoRay ROVs and other underwater vehicles. The

Smart Tether includes a series of sensors embedded in the vehicle’s umbilical tether. These sensors make it possible to measure the shape of the tether, thereby giving the user the real-time GPS position of the vehicle, as well as a 3-D position fix of the tether itself, which can be useful in avoiding entanglements.

A completely non-acoustic system, the Smart Tether is impervious to acoustic noise, reflections, or obstructions. The Smart Tether also includes a heading sensor mounted on the vehicle, allowing real-time navigation even in zero-visibility condi-tions.

The Smart Tether system includes a powerful yet intuitive user interface installed on a versatile touch screen ultra-mobile PC which allows easy access to numerous useful features.

• Real-time GPS position: know where your vehicle is at a glance at any time, even if you are operating from a moving launch point such as a boat.

• Field of view mapping: adjustable screen graphics representing the field of view of a camera or forward-looking sonar allow the user to spatially reference images from scanning equipment.

• Scan history tracking: the Smart Tether software is extremely useful in scanning an area, for instance in search and recovery op-erations. It’s easy to display what areas have been swept thoroughly and where further examination is necessary.

• Target marking: when an item of inter-est is found during an operation, a marker can be dropped on the screen to save that location for later study or reacquisition. In addition, if the coordinates of a point of interest are already known, they can be entered and mapped in the software as a visual reference to help navigate the vehicle to that spot.


KCF’s Smart Tether is availablewith the VideoRay Pro III

• Mapping in Google Earth: At any time, the current scan history and marker set can be automatically exported and viewed in Google Earth. This geo-referencing capabil-ity can be invaluable in the field, making it possible for the operator to see where the ROV or key points are relative to real landmarks.

• Data recording: GPS position history, marked targets, and scanned areas are all stored and can be recalled at a later date. Markers from a previous operation can be recalled to the screen, for instance to continue a scan from the previous day. The scan and marker data can also be viewed on any computer with Google Earth installed, for instance to email results of an operation or to give a presentation.

The Smart Tether has been used successfully by, among others, the US Navy, Coast Guard, volun-teer sheriff and fire departments members, and underwater crime scene investigation experts. It has been tested in extreme environ-ments and is currently available as an accessory for the VideoRay Pro III ROV.

L-3 COmmUNICATIONS DyNAmIC POSITIONING & CONTrOL SySTEmS

L-3 Communications Dynamic Positioning & Control Systems (L-3 DP&CS) is a leading provider of ship control systems. With over 20

years of experience in the maritime indus-try, its products have earned a worldwide reputation for innovation and excellence. DP&CS specializes in the design, manufac-ture, and supply of state-of-the-art vessel controls.

L-3 DP&CS designed and developed the flexible NMS600 system, which can be customized to each vessel. The NMS6000 provides solutions from simple joystick con-trollers to fully integrated systems including dynamic positioning, thruster control, ves-sel monitoring, and power management.

A few of the many applications for the NMS6000 are drilling, heavy lift, offshore supply vessels, surveys, pipe-laying, yachts and ROV support vessels.

The NMS6000 uses commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software and hardware platforms allowing easy integration of virtu-ally all shipboard functions while provid-ing an easy-to-support system. By using COTS hardware and software, a customized solution can be developed to meet current requirements while still being easily adapt-able to growing customer needs.

Additionally, NMS6000 systems can be provided on the component level, ready to install into existing consoles, or as a com-plete package with stand-alone consoles. Now in its sixth generation, the NMS6000 provides proven reliability worldwide.

In 2008, L-3 DP&CS introduced its PRO-Series, a fully functional Joystick control with optional dynamic positioning capabilities. Based on the success of the NMS6000, the PRO-Series is designed for simple installation and operation.

The PRO-Series’ 3-piece design, consist-ing of a joystick, a display screen and con-trols, allows it to be configured as a console, or as a captain’s chair split setup. Small, rugged and reliable, the PRO-Series can op-erate as a stand-alone console or easily inte-grated into existing DP class 1-3 systems as an independent back-up. The PRO-Series is


DP&CS Dual Console

designed to exceed the performance capa-bilities of other joystick controls and is one of the most affordable, versatile systems of its kind on the market today.

With over 160 installations in Offshore and Military applications, L-3 DP&CS has the experience and expertise to meet any challenge. Headquartered in San Diego, California, L-3 DP&CS is a division within the L-3 Marine & Power Systems group. L-3 DP&CS has offices in Houston, Aberdeen and Singapore.

LINKQUEST NAVQUEST DVLLinkQuest is a leading manufacturer of

precision acoustic instruments for offshore oil exploration, construction, drilling,

survey, environmental study and other oceanographic applications.

LinkQuest’s line of NavQuest Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL) are ideal for precision underwater navigation and positioning of underwater vehicles. With their capability for fast and accurate velocity output, signifi-cantly longer range and smaller minimum altitude when compared against similar products, the NavQuest Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL) are the excellent choices for un-derwater precision navigation applications.

LinkQuest’s NavQuest 600 Micro DVL is the world’s smallest Doppler Velocity Log. In its standard configuration with pressure housing, NavQuest 600 Micro DVL is about 12.6 cm in diameter, 17.0 cm in length and weights less than 1.2 kg in water.

In the OEM configuration without pressure housing, the NavQuest 600 Micro DVL weighs less than 0.8 kg. It is by far the smallest and lightest Doppler Velocity Log in the market. The NavQuest 600 Micro DVL is capable of reaching up to 110 meters in maximum altitude (range) with an ac-curacy of 0.2% +/- 1 mm/s.

LinkQuest’s innovative acoustic Doppler technology also achieves the smallest mini-mum altitude of up to 0.3 m which allows robust navigation very close to the seabed. The standard depth rating of the Micro DVL is 2,600 feet (800m) with options down to 19,680 feet (6,000m).

LinkQuest’s line of TrackLink Acoustic Tracking Systems provide the world’s most robust, accurate and cost-effective Ultra Short BaseLine (USBL) solutions. The TrackLink systems are the world’s best-selling USBL tracking systems. Based on proprietary Broadband Acoustic Spread Spectrum (BASS) technologies, these systems are capable of rejecting severe ship noise and multipaths.

They provide substantial cost savings when compared with competing products. The TrackLink systems are capable of reaching 11,000 meters of range with an


LinkQuest’s NavQuest 600

accuracy up to 0.15 degree. Fully integrated with LinkQuest’s most advanced high-speed acoustic modems, they significantly reduce the total system size, weight and power consumption and eliminate acoustic interference.

PinPoint LBL Acoustic Positioning Sys-tems are highly robust and accurate Long BaseLine (LBL) positioning systems based on proprietary Broadband Acoustic Spread Spectrum (BASS) technologies. These systems have superior capability in reject-ing multi-paths and environmental noise. They excel in narrowly confined, long-range shallow water and noisy environments. For more, visit link-quest.com.

OrE OFFShOrE’S TrACKPOINTOne of the biggest challenges operators

face when conducting underwater surveys, AUV operations, or ROV operations is determining the precise position of their submerged equipment. One of the most ver-satile methods for underwater tracking is the Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) technique.

In the most basic form, a USBL system consists of a transceiver unit coupled with a computer, a hydrophone, and a small transponder that is affixed to the target. The hydrophone is lowered into the water and acoustically interrogates the transponder. The transponder replies back to the hydro-phone at a slightly different frequency.

The transceiver unit can then calculate the range, bearing, and in some cases depth to the target. This information can then be displayed on a computer screen and passed along to other equipment. Given the relatively few components required, this technique lends itself well to deployment from vessels of almost any size as well as fixed structures.

For many years, ORE Offshore has maintained a significant presence in the short to medium range acoustic position-ing market with their popular Trackpoint Systems.

This year, ORE launched their new BATS (Broadband Acoustic Tracking System) USBL long range acoustic track-ing system. BATS combines ORE’s latest Broadband ‘Chirp’ based acoustic signal processing technology with their vast USBL tracking knowledge to produce their most accurate and noise tolerant underwater positioning system to date. With the pro-cessing gains delivered by using Broadband acoustic technology, BATS is capable of tracking underwater objects from a moving vessel at significantly longer ranges than the legacy Trackpoint products. Either system is capable of tracking up to four targets at the same time.

ORE offers both the Trackpoint 3 and BATS in several versions: As a stand-alone

desktop unit, as a rack mounted unit, or in a portable water resistant enclosure that interfaces to a PC or laptop computer. For users that want real flexibility in a portable system, the Trackpoint and BATS portable units are available with a WiFi feature for communication between the signal proces-sor and the host computer. For users who have decided that their older Trackpoint II systems could benefit from an upgrade, they will be pleased to learn that their exist-ing hydrophone, deck cable, and accessories will mate seamlessly with the Trackpoint 3.

ORE has recently launched a new solid state (MEMS technology) pitch and roll sensor called the MRU (Motion Reference Unit). With the combination of BATS, an MRU, a GPS, and ORE’s Integrated Positioning Software (IPS), the latitude and longitude of a submerged target can be calculated with an extremely high degree of precision.

BATS and Trackpoint are both well suit-ed to tracking towfish, ROVs, AUVs, divers, etc... The new BATS has the additional feature of exceptional performance for very long slant range applications such as deep towed sonar systems. It is compatible with some REMUS codes, as well.

SIDUS SOLUTIONS’ SS250Sidus Solutions’ SS250 pan & tilt unit re-

cently passed a benchmark test with flying colors for a major subsea acoustics pro-vider. Within a small foot print, the SS250 can position heavy loads with ease and high

accuracy. Delivering a whopping 65 ft-lbs of maximum torque, the pan & tilt success-fully provided precision positioning of a 50 lb sonar system while subjected to currents over 10 knots.

The SS250 features a unique module design and internal pressure compensa-tion capable of operation to a deep as 3000 meters. It gains its dependability and ease


ORE Offshore’s BATS USBL Tracking System

Sidus’ SS250

of maintenance through integration of reversible synchronous motors, extremely low backlash harmonic drives and precision ball bearings.

Other standard features include adjust-able speeds up to 35 deg/s and digital encoder feedback remotely accessible via a RS232 or RS485 interface. The unit can be customized with customer selectable hard stops and subsea connector configurations.

Sidus Solutions, headquartered in San Diego, California, is an integrated systems provider of robust security and surveil-lance systems and services for numerous worldwide businesses in the heavy commer-cial, industrial and oil and gas markets. The impressive test data and compact, rugged design of the pan & tilt resulted in a large contract awarded to Sidus for several SS250 units. For more, visit sidus-solutions.com.

SONArDyNE’S rANGEr USBLA Ranger Wideband USBL (Ultra-Short

BaseLine) acoustic positioning system from Sonardyne International provided impres-sive performance for the engineers from the Deep Submergence Laboratory of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) when it accurately tracked the Jason remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) down to the seabed in 15,000 feet (4,700m) of water. The demonstration was carried out from onboard the R/V Thomas G Thomp-son in the Pacific Ocean, off Hawaii, where Woods Hole researchers regularly conduct deep ocean research cruises.

Jason is a two-body ROV system de-signed and built by WHOI’s Deep Submer-gence Laboratory. A six mile fiber-optic umbilical delivers electrical power and com-mands from the ship through Medea and down to Jason, which then returns data and live video imagery. Medea serves as a shock absorber, buffering Jason from the move-ments of the ship, while providing lighting and a bird’s eye view of the ROV during seafloor operations.

On route to the trials site, a Sonardyne engineer had equipped Jason with an AvTrak 2 transceiver, and Medea with a directional Compatt 5 transponder. AvTrak 2 combines the functions of transponder, transceiver and telemetry link in one low power acoustic instrument that has been designed to meet the requirements of a va-riety of mission scenarios and vehicle types.

Onboard the Thomas G Thompson, a Sonardyne 8023 Big Head surface trans-ceiver, specifically developed for ultra-deep target tracking, was deployed on a tempo-rary pole over the side of the vessel.

During the deepwater dive to almost 5,000m, the Sonardyne system was able to achieve a positioning accuracy of 0.32% of slant range, or +/-15 meters, despite the


Sonardyne’s Ranger and the Jason ROV

temporary, relatively flexible, over-the-side pole. This performance proved almost as good as WHOI’s existing tracking system and far more convenient to use as no seabed transponders have to be deployed first. In addition, Jason’s position could be updated at 1Hz despite the water depth which helped with visualisation of the ROV’s dynamics.

AvTrak2 was installed on the ROV to demonstrate the unit’s Wideband positioning and bi-directional wireless communications capability as if it were an AUV or manned submersible. This proved that data and commands could be reliably and easily sent from the USBL system on the vessel and back again using SMS (Sonardyne Messaging Service) in ultra deepwater.

Because the Ranger USBL system had shown its capabilities so convincingly, the WHOI team subsequently had the confidence to use it as the primary positioning tool for two further research dives that they conducted shortly afterwards.

TELEDyNE TSS OrION INErTIAL NAVIGATION SySTEm The subsea version of Teledyne TSS’s Orion INS (Inertial Navi-

gation System) has been specifi-cally developed to meet the needs of users in the demanding offshore survey, construction and ROV operations markets.

It is rated as standard to 10,000 feet (3,000m), but is also available for work at 19,680 feet (6,000m), where it brings all of the advantages of a dependable and competitively priced refer-

ence system able to provide precise attitude, heading and heave data. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications such as

supporting multibeam sonar surveys or the construction of major seabed installations while also benefitting users with minimal downtime.

The Orion INS incorporates three single axis ring laser gyro ele-ments and three highly accurate accelerometers. These components have been proved through extensive use in many of the world’s commercial aircraft and were chosen for Orion for their availability, accuracy and their very high meantime between failures.

Such exceptional core elements have enabled the Teledyne TSS research and development team to design this high specification inertial navigation system which is configured and controlled by the latest easy-to-use OrionView interface.

It uses the latest version of the TSS inertial algorithm which has a 30 year pedigree of providing outstanding performance in all sea conditions. The algorithm processes the data generated by the ring laser gyros (RLG) that can be used at operating temperatures rang-ing from -10°C to +55°C and require a settling time of less than 15 minutes.

The Orion supersedes the company’s successful Marinus AHRS and incorporates many years of technical expertise in motion sen-sor technology achieved by the Watford, UK, company. The accel-erometers employed within the Orion are equally highly regarded and are built into the new Orion at the advanced Teledyne TSS UK workshops where quality control is maintained to the highest standards possible.

The new Orion system consequently offers a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) of 30,000 hours while its key individual compo-nents are rated at 300,000 hours MTBF. The performance of the Orion’s components and software means that users will benefit from heading accurate to 0.1º sec lat and roll and pitch measure-ments to within 0.025º through a range of ± 90°. Heave measure-ments are accurate to 5 cm or 5 percent over ranges to 99m and free inertial positioning remains accurate to 5 NM/hour.

Orion is backed by comprehensive Teledyne TSS sales and service capabilities in the UK, USA and Asia-Pacific. For more, visit teledyne-tss.com.

NEw DEVELOPmENTS FrOm VErIPOSLatest developments from Aberdeen-based Veripos, global

GNSS positioning specialists for 3D seismic, survey, DP, construc-tion and pipelay vessels, include introduction of Verify DPx, an advanced software package developed for dynamic positioning and navigation applications in association with LD3 integrated mobile units.

Featuring a continuous 48-hour logging facility for retention and analysis of raw and positional output data during DP operations, the system provides optimum levels of quality control supported by comprehensive high-resolution graphic displays. Screen displays in turn provide continuous QC information via Veripos’ proprietary traffic light system which enables users to monitor positional and system performance status at all stages of an operation.

Other main features include a 12-hour satellite prediction tool updated every 5 minutes which can be used to support critical operations that might otherwise be affected by poor satellite avail-ability.

Over 20 Verify DPx packages have already been commissioned by users worldwide. They include Rolls-Royce Marine in Norway, Zamil Offshore in Saudi Arabia, Cotemar in Mexico and Harms Bergung in Germany.

Meanwhile, Veripos has also recently extended its worldwide network with introduction of Differential Glonass augmentation data broadcast from its Asian reference stations in Manila, the Phil-ippines, Sakhalin in East Russia, and Singapore, as well as those in India. Veripos says that, as a secondary source, the DGlonass capa-bility can be activated at any station on demand while also increas-


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ing levels of available redundancy. Moreover, it can be particularly helpful during periods of local masking, ionospheric scintillation or inadequate GPS satellite geometry.

Other recent company developments include expansion of its Houston premises, which oversee operations throughout the Amer-icas while providing technical and training support capabilities now required by a growing number of clients and their vessels.

The Americas Region is currently engaging in carrying out major offshore positioning contracts in Brazilian, Mexican and US waters on behalf of DOF Subsea, LSP, Tidewater and WesternGeco.

It has also recently been retained by UTEC Survey and its associ-ate companies to provide worldwide positioning facilities under a multi-year contract worth approximately $2 million. According to Trevor Hughes, UTEC Survey Inc’s Vice-President in Houston, the two companies having been working together worldwide since May 2006, with Veripos providing a complete range of dedicated Differ-ential GNSS services inclusive of hardware, software and signals.

wESmAr’S SECUrITy & NAVIGATION SONAr: ThE EV850 SErIES

Wesmar’s EV850 series, a new, all digital navigation and securi-ty sonar, provides extremely detailed information about the waters

around and beneath boats while at anchor or cruising. In today’s climate of growing vulnerability at sea, protection against underwater obstacles and intruders is some-thing no vessel can ignore.

The EV850 narrow beam gives amaz-ing shallow water

performance, never before achieved with sonar. Thanks to active stabilization, the new sonar series provides reliable target tracking, even in rough water where other sonar are inoperable. A few of the sonar’s features include:

• Active electronic gyro controlled stabilization capable of correcting for 34 degrees of movement per second;

• 110 kHz frequency, proven effective in numerous tests for both navigation and underwater intruder detection;

• Large array transducers that have up to 30 percent more detec-tion elements than conventional sonar with greater transmit power and receiving sensitivity;

• A unique ‘power booster’ sys-tem that supplies high voltage to the transmitter, ensuring a strong trans-mit pulse for maximum transfer of acoustic energy.

Additionally, the sonar screen never leaves the monitor when making adjustments, essential to avoiding hazards or tracking divers. The sonar has the ability to detect and follow divers many hundreds of feet away, providing early warning and time for response.

Concerns of both navigation and security can be relieved with the EV850 by ensuring a safe course in unknown or hazardous waters, scanning harbor entrances for safe passage, and searching tidal anchorages for mooring hazards. The capabilities of the EV850 means both navigation and security needs can be met simultaneously. UW


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new gearDUI XM450 INSULATION JUMPSUITWith feedback from divers around the world, DUI combined Thinsulate Ultra 400 Type BZ with Polartec PowerStretch to create the warmest and closest fitting undergarment possible. Thinsulate Ultra 400 BZ is hydrophobic, which means the material will retain over 70% of its original warmth fully soaked. This makes the Xm450 an excellent jumpsuit for divers doing long range dives in which decompression is re-quired. The Polartec PowerStretch offers superior stretch providing excellent mobility.

MEDIA RELEASE

December 2, 2008

NEW DUI Xm450™ INSULATION JUMPSUIT

With feedback from divers around the world, DUI combined Thinsulate™ Ultra 400 Type BZ with Polartec® PowerStretch® to create the warmest and closest fitting undergarment possible.

Material: • Thinsulate Ultra 400 BZ • Polartec PowerStretch 560gm/m2

Features: • Thinsulate Ultra 400 for maximum insulation • Polartec PowerStretch panels strategically

placed for maximum mobility in the armpits, mid-back, around the waist, knees and down the sides of the legs

• Wind-and-spray resistant outer shell with high-tenacity technical ripstop

• Fleece lining with AEGIS Microbe Shield® - Antimicrobial lining • (2) Zippered hand-warmer pockets • (1) Zippered chest pocket • Thumb and ankle stirrups • Temperature Rating* 28°-45°

Sizes: • Unisex XS, S, M, L, XL, XX Bag: • Includes DUI DiveWear Tote Bag Boots: • Boots in XS – XX also available

Thinsulate Ultra 400 BZ is hydrophobic which means the material will retain over 70% of its original warmth fully soaked making the Xm450 an excellent jumpsuit for divers doing long range dives in which decompression is required. The Polartec PowerStretch offers superior stretch providing excellent mobility.

For more information: WWW.DUI-ONLINE.COM Diving Unlimited International, Inc. 1148 Delevan Drive, San Diego, CA 92102-2499 USA Phone 800.325.8439 619.236.1203 Fax 619.237.0378 E-mail [email protected]

Diving Unlimited International, Incorporated (DUI) is a diving equipment manufacturing company specializing in diver thermal protection and high performance diving equipment. Located in San Diego, California, DUI has been providing recreational, scientific, commercialand military divers with an UNLIMITED commitment by searching the world for the finest quality materials, combine with seasoned and highly trained staff, incorporate the most unique designs and options and top this off with a pledge to provide the highest level of customer service to divers. This commitment to our customers began in 1963 when Diving Unlimited International was founded to give divers limitless opportunities and extraordinary adventures. It’s as strong as ever more than four decades later.

JW FISHERS NEW SONAR SOFTWARENew software for Fishers sidescan sonars make these powerful underwater search systems even more effective and easier to use. The new mapping software shows the size of the area being scanned and overlays it onto a grid with latitude and lon-gitude lines as the x and y axis. The map appears in an adjustable size window that

is overlaid onto the full screen view of the sonar bottom scan. As the boat moves back and forth across the search grid, similar to moving a lawn, the sonar operator can see how much of the bottom on both sides of the boat is being scanned with each pass. It produces files in industry-standard xtf format for easy interface with other software packages. Visit jwfishers.com.

HEAVY METAL DIVERS’ NEW HELMETThe new Gladiator Gen-2A Poseidon Xstream regulator helmet from Heavy Metal Divers features higher volume, with an oxygen safe and more com-pact improvement on JetStream design. Its features involve a 3/8-inch Lexan faceplate window, which is thicker than the stan-dard 1/4-inch that others hats use. It also has machined brass comm-posts (which are stronger than plastic), a Tri-Valve side exhaust (no rubber whiskers to replace), a Bronze helmet shell, inside-mounted freeflow valve, checkvalve connection, and velcro headcushion fasteners. Visit heavymetaldiv-ers.com.

TOUcH-SENSITIVE PANELS FOR KONgSbERg SIMULATORUtilising the latest in touch sensitive technol-ogy, Kongsberg Maritime has developed the Multiflex Panel, a flexible touch-screen panel for its Polaris simulation systems that can be configured with different panel functions. This enables training institutes to offer a wider range of training on their Kongsberg Maritime

Polaris full mission simulators while keeping costs down. Over 70 different functions are available, representing a major step forward in cost-effective simulation training solutions from Kongsberg Maritime. The system has been designed as a replacement for hardware panels by replicating the same panels in a touch sensitive graphical format. Visit kongsberg.com.

L-3 KLEIN ASSOcIATES INTRODUcES THE SYSTEM 5000 V2 MULTI-bEAM SIDEScAN SONARL-3 Communications Klein Associates has introduced an upgraded version of its System 5000. For the new 5000 V-2, L-3 Klein has added a new Reconnaissance Mode, which extends long-range coverage to 250m per side while maintain-ing along track resolution at 10cm to 38m, 20cm to 75m increasing to 36cm to 150m and 50cm to 250m. They’ve added Frequency modulated Chirp, which yields consistent cross track resolution at all range settings and speeds. L-3 Klein will be offering an option for a high accuracy, low cost Pitch and Roll sensor. When coupled with L-3 Klein’s image stabilization software, embed-ded in Klein’s SonarPro, even greater image enhancements are provided to the end user. Visit L-3Klein.com.

MOLEcULAR PRODUcTS SOFNODIVE 797Molecular Products is dedicated to protecting life and the micro environment by supplying advanced chemical-based technologies for the purification of air. Headquartered in the UK, chemical absorbents, chemical based devices, and catalysts are manufactured on-site primarily for closed-environ-ment applications. Their SofnoDive 797 is the first dedicated, single-use, disposable, pre-filled rebreather unit. The 797 was exclusively designed for Poseidon Dive Systems and is recognized as an integral component of the Discovery, Cis Lunar MkVI. The fully portable and lightweight unit is pre-filled with Sofnolime 797 dive-grade soda lime (granular size 1.0mm - 2.5mm), ensuring a breathable atmosphere is maintained. Incorrect self-filling of rebreather units is potentially very dangerous to divers. A recentdocumentary by SKY News showing footage of an incident where a rebreather diver suffers from carbon dioxide poisoning vividly illustrated the risks. In light of this and other incidents, Molecular Products hopes that the diving industry will gradually shift its preference of self-filling rebreather units to the pre-filled, disposable alternative. This viewpoint is wholly supported by Poseidon Dive Systems, who have designed their Discovery MkVI purposely to facilitate SofnoDive 797. The absorber provides an intrinsically more consistent, safer, and cost-effective alternative to loose fill units, ensuring reli-ability and quality, delivering the ultimate dive. Specific benefits to the diver include high intrinsic carbon dioxide capacity and low dust formation for good “taste” characteristics. Visit molecularproducts.com.


NEw ADCI mEDICALrECOmmENDATIONS IN rEVISED CONSENSUS STANDArDS

It has been well over 10 years since the medical section of the Association of Div-

ing Contractors International’s Consensus Standards have been revised. In the last year, a group of diving medical examiners, hyper-baric physicians, and representatives from ADCI have created a new set of recommen-dations that will be published with the new 6th edition of the Consensus Standards.

Practical information for diving medical examiners is slow in coming from research centers focusing on diving medicine. Therefore, the new recommendations were based upon a consensus of opinions of the physicians and the ADCI representatives based upon their knowledge and experience in commercial diving medicine. The diving medical examiner may use discretion in devi-ating from these guidelines on an individual basis, given the circumstances.

In addition to the new medical recom-mendations, a new diving history and physical form will be released to coincide with references from the medical section. The new form can be downloaded from the ADCI website (www.adc-int.org) under the Business Tools section. The new form should be friendlier to the physicians that perform the examinations. Feedback on the changes may be made to ADCI Executive Director Phil Newsum by calling 281-893-8388 or emailing [email protected].

Looking forward to the future, diving medical examiners will continue to face uncertainty in the areas of fitness-to-dive until more research is conducted. There are many unanswered basic questions, rang-ing from prescription and over-the-counter medications, to medical and surgical condi-tions that diving medical examiners must consider when performing fitness-to-dive examinations.

More research on these subjects and their relationships with decompression illness is needed so that diving medical examiners will have more scientific evidence in making determinations of fitness-to-dive.

Dr. Joseph Serio and Dr. Tony Alleman, UW’s regular medical columnists, will be making a presentation at Underwater In-tervention 2009 (March 3-5, 2009) in New Orleans on fitness for diving using the new medical recommendations. You are invited to attend this session and ask questions about the revisions to the medical recom-mendations. UW


ADCI has announced the 2009 Inductees for its Commercial Diving Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors individuals whose dedication and accomplishments have

significantly contributed to commercial diving. The inductees are:RObERT W. HONAKER – Despite his indispensible role at J and J Marine Div-

ing, Honaker still managed to play a very significant role during his involvement with the ADCI, designing the association’s original logo, serving as an officer of the board of directors, and chairing a number of diving safety committees. Honaker was instrumen-tal in filtering out of many flaws with the proposed regulations from the United States Coast Guard in the late 1970s. The volume of contributions he personally made towards the expansion and betterment of the association are too numerous to cite here.

DR. JOSEPH SERIO – Dr. Serio, a regular columnist here in UW, has been ac-tive on the ADCI’s medical committee, and recently contributed to the revision of the Medical Section in the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations. A recipient of the First Star Award from the ADCI, his medical expertise and selfless contributions have had a tremendous impact on the lives of many divers, as well as the entire commercial diving industry.

LEONARD gREENSTONE – As a former Navy Salvage Diver, Greenstone had a vision that inmates in the prison system could access vocational programs and training towards successful transition upon their release. His creation of the Marine Technology Training Center has had a tremendous impact on the lives of many men, as well as the entire commercial diving industry.

All three of the recipients will be honored at the Underwater Intervention Awards Dinner March 3, 2009, at 7 pm at the New Orleans Convention Center Marriot. UW

ADCI ANNOUNCES 2009 COmmEr-CIAL DIVING hALL OF FAmE INDUCT-EES


UW PHO-TO JUMP

I was having a long conversation with John Drewniak, formerly of Trelleborg Viking fame. We were talking at length about different suits and their construction. Specifically, he wanted

to discuss the different glues. John mentioned that he thought it would be a good idea to address some questions and perhaps clear up some misconceptions. So this article was formulated with that idea in mind.

Glue. Go to any hardware store and you see a plethora of choices. Wood glue, plastic cement, PVC glue, etc. It’s not entirely different for the underwater community. If there is a problem, there is a chemical. That said, some people still prefer to use a single adhesive for everything. Although white paste may have that special taste, it doesn’t do very well in repairing latex cuffs.

Lets start with a new drysuit on the market. There has been a lot of talk about the new Viking HDS suit. For those who haven’t read the ads, looked at the booth at DEMA or Underwater Inter-vention, talked to people in the industry, or have been recently entered in to the witness protection program, here is the skinny.

The new offering from Viking is the HDS (Hazmat Diving Suit). To make a long marketing description short, it’s a highly chemical resistant suit that is significantly lighter than the Pro or HD series.

It’s made out a material called NITECS. So why even mention this? Well, the only way to keep it highly chemically resistant is to use the appropriate adhesive. If you or your equipment supplier uses standard two part Viking glue to attach components (such as wrist ring systems) to your suit rather than the HDS glue, you just turned your expensive HDS suit into a Pro 1000. So that means that the chemical permeation figures go right out of the window. Even if they use the appropriate components (in this example, the ring system) without using the proper adhesive, the glue will start breaking down long before the component will. It would be very embarrassing, not to mention dangerous, to have your suit start coming apart in a HAZMAT environment.

OK, that said, I can now bring up the other glue mentioned. The standard tried and true glue for many vulcanized rubber suits has been the two part Viking glue. First, let me state that before using this adhesive for any other suit other than the Viking vulca-nized rubber suits, check with the manufacturer. Just because the suits may be the same color and look alike doesn’t mean that they are. Different suit manufacturers use different formulations. For many suits, the Viking glue is the standard. Be safe, check first. The next point that I would like to make is that before repairing your own suit, PLEASE make sure that you have had some train-ing. You need to make sure that the glue is mixed correctly with the right ratio of glue to hardener. Believe me when I say that it’s important.

But what about suits made of different materials you may ask. Suits like neoprene and trilaminate. Even Viking makes a low weight drysuit made of a polymer-coated fabric called the X-Treme. Believe it or not, Viking has a special glue for the X-Treme line as well. It’s a single component black glue. So in the Viking example, there are three different glues from just one manufac-turer.

In some cases, like Whites, the glue is already applied for you.


Stuck on AdhesivesBy Chris Gabel, Ocean Eye, Inc.

DIVING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Be sure you’re using the right glue for the right suit.

The only thing that you need to do is heat and apply. This configu-ration makes self repair easy, but there is still going to be a fair amount of cursing during install (as with any suit, don’t deny it, we’ve all been there). You activate the glue on the part and need to get it on pretty much in one shot. Challenging in itself, but certainly not impossible. This also means that you need to not add more adhesive to the part that you are trying to install. Again,

check with the manufacturer before attempting a repair. It takes five minutes and could be the difference in a successful repair and a lost diving day.

I’ve talked about a couple of different brands of suits but that doesn’t mean that everyone else is left out of this discussion. For instance, Hunter has stated that two part Viking glue works for their vulcanized rubber suits. Other manufacturers, such as Water-proof and DUI, have different product lines that need to addressed individually.

The rule is no different for neoprene drysuits. In the case of neoprene, it can end up a little trickier. The reason for the last statement is that you may have to mate neoprene parts to other materials such as vulcanized rubber. For example, a neoprene neck seal on a Northern Diver vulcanized rubber suit. In this case, you may end up using a thin adhesive made for the vulcanized rubber material. You will have to apply many layers of the glue before you can mate the pieces together. The neoprene has to soak up enough of the sticky stuff to fill in all of the gaps and texture of the material so that it creates a good seal between the dissimilar materials. Not to confuse the issue, but if you are bonding two pieces of neoprene, then you may use a totally different adhesive. As previously men-tioned, you need to check with the individual manufacturer and describe the components you are trying to stick together so that they may guide you in the appropriate direction.

Some people like the trial and error methodology. Well, keep this in mind. Using the incorrect adhesive may work for a while, but that doesn’t mean that it will for the long run. Basically, if you use a glue and it sticks to the parts together and seems like everything is working appropriately, it may work for a few hours to a few weeks or even months. I don’t know where you dive, but I end up in some pretty nasty water. Personally, I’d rather not take the risk that my suit comes apart in the water column because I didn’t take the time to either send the suit out to an appropriately trained service center or learn how to properly fix it myself using the proper chemicals. At best, you may lose a diving day, at worst, a trip to the hospital.

One last point to note, don’t forget to also pay attention to the solvent that you use, they are as different as the glue.

As always, dive safe. UW

Email your commercial diving equipment maintenance or repair questions to Chris at [email protected].


When using these, or any, adhesisves during suit maintenance or re-pair procedures, READ THE DIRECTIONS. The suit, or life, you save may be your own.


SeaVision Marine Services performs a variety of underwater investiga-tions, including hydrographic surveys, sidescan sonar surveys, marine

magnetometer surveys, remote-operated vehicle (ROV) investigations, and bottom sampling. These are all designed to inspect places and things that are inaccessible to, or imperceptible by, divers.

Drawing upon nearly a decade of experience in marine operations to support diving and salvage operations, underwater surveys, and engineering design and construction projects, SeaVision can provide these services with value-added management solutions that help waterfront and marine clients to better manage their resources.

When a hull inspection is required – such as the two inspections of the outer hull of all sea-going vessels required every five years by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the US Coast Guard (USCG) – the solution is normally an expensive dry-dock trip.

One of these two inspections can be carried out underwater while the vessel is afloat – the un-derwater inspection in lieu of drydocking (UWILD) survey. Divers can often accomplish the task, but ROVs are ideal due to their thoroughness and de-tailed recordkeeping, not to mention the speed with which inspections can be

carried out, which is becoming important due to the increasing number of ships that need to be inspected.

Inspections with an ROV do not require tagouts of intakes and outflows, nor are the safety regulations anywhere near as stringent as those when using commercial divers. ROVs are not subject to physiological constraints – they can dive in water of any quality or temperature to any depth required for any length of time and in sea conditions that would preclude the use of divers.

However, divers have the significant advantage of being able to use tac-tile feedback to feel their way around a project site. Armed with knowledge of the surroundings prior to a dive, and communication with the surface dur-ing a dive, it is possible for divers to overcome poor visibility and use their hands, and other parts of their bodies, to navigate around a project site.

ROVs, on the other hand, cannot provide tactile feedback to the opera-tors. Even with a manipulator arm, it may not be possible for an ROV to “turn around, face the rig, and take up slack as you come back” in order to free an entangled umbilical. Instead, ROV operators rely on operational strategies and a growing suite of technologies to improve or supplement their spatial awareness in order to operate in environments with poor visibility.

That’s where Lyyn visual enhancement tools come in.“I recently completed two UWILD inspections on vessels operated by

one of the major offshore support vessel companies in the Gulf of Mexico that are homeported in the brown waters of Port Fourchon, Louisiana,” said Jeffrey Snyder, president of SeaVision Marine Services. “We used two inspection class ROVs from SeaBotix, and the integrated control console was equipped with Lyyn image-enhancement boards. The Lyyn visual enhance-ment was critical to the overall performance. Even after traveling 30 miles offshore, we only had about five-to-eight feet of visibility, but the Lyyn unit really helped to clear up the imagery.”

The inspections were performed in open water, and the ROVs were sub-ject to currents and hull-generated turbulence. The inspections required the SeaVision Marine team to hover adjacent to azimuth thrusters on the vessels and perform 360-degree inspection of the thrusters, which posed significant fouling risks. The Lyyn visual enhancement system helped to increase the stand-off distance to the thrusters (thus minimizing the risk of fouling) and improved the overall video quality so that the ABS and USCG inspectors could assess the condition of the vessel.

“The overall feedback from the inspectors, particularly regarding the improved video quality, has been very positive,” said Snyder. “The combi-nation of fiber-optic video offered by the SeaBotix ROV systems, coupled with the integrated Lyyn units, provides a nice video package for performing these inspections. This will allow ship owners to make considerable cost savings. And to better operate in the murky waters we often encounter, we are also utilizing a Lyyn T38 visual enhancement tool that helps cut through turbid waters in order to improve visibility.” For more information, visit them online at lyyn.com. UW

Lyyn Visual EnhancementTools Aid hull Inspections



We call them Sit-reps in the Navy; this is a Sit-rep. Most

of you know that two or three years ago a handful of us decided that we should build a life-sized bronze statue to honor graduates of all Navy Dive Schools, past, present and future. Initially we thought it should go to the Gun Factory in Washing-ton, but we then decided that this 10-foot-tall statue of a dressed-out Mark V diver would look good in front of the current Navy Diving school (NDSTC) here in Panama City, Florida.

Donations to build this statue didn’t roll in as fast as we had hoped, so we had an exact replica built and made available to sell, and half the proceeds would go toward building the big one.

It took a year or so to get the details of the statuette designed like we wanted it to be, there was a lot of arguing, a lot more dis-agreements, and some cussing, but eventually the details were ac-cepted and the statuettes were built. There are still a few of us who aren’t talking to each other over all this, but eventually things will

be back to normal.The statuettes stand about 21-inches

tall, weigh just under 40 pounds, and are something to be proud of. The price of $2,000 will make you even prouder, and keep in mind that we are only making 300 of these things.

Again, the sale of those 300 will pay for the eventual building and installation of the 10-footer in front of NDSTC. The price of this statuette covers shipping in the US.

We are well aware that some of you are not able to spend 2K on a statuette. What we hope for is that you will get the word out to those who might want one. The first order has already mailed, and some lucky folks have already received theirs.

Please help us get the word out to the many divers in this country. We have a long way to go and your help is important. Dave Sullivan and I are just two of several on the committee, and we will be your points of contact. If you would like to order a statuette, simply contact either Dave at [email protected] or email me at [email protected]. UW

mark V Diver Statuettes ready for OrderBob Barth updates the mark V monument project


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103 Armada Systems, Inc. armadahull.com

35 Bay-Tech Industries baytechrentals.com

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68 Dive Commercial International divecommercial.com

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41 Jack Vilas & Associates jackvilas.com

63 John W. Fisk Co. Insurance divinginsurance.com

67 JW Fishers Manufacturing Inc. jwfishers.com

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107 Lexmar Engineering Pte Ltd. lexmar.com.sg

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45 Rockwater USA Corporation rockwateruw.com

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69 Teledyne Benthos benthos.com

81 Teledyne RDI rdinstruments.com

89 The Ocean Corporation oceancorp.com

45 Trelleborg Viking, Inc. vikingdiving.com

83 TSS (International) Ltd tss-int.com

61 U.S. Underwater Services usunderwaterservices.com

14 Umbilicals International umbilicals.com

98 Underwater Intervention adc-int.org

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DIVINGMark your calendars, because it is never too early to start planning for Diving Unlimited International’s DUI DOG Rally & Demo Tour. Here is the schedule for DUI events in 2009:

• March 21 San Diego TBD• *April 4-5 Pelham, AL Ala-

bama Blue Water Adventures• *April 18-19 Austin, TX

Windy Point• April 25-26 Branson, MO

Dewey Short Dam Site• *May 2-3 Gloucester, MA

Stage Fort Park• *May 16-17 Bethlehem, PA

Dutch Springs• *May 29-31 Findlay, OH

Gilboa Quarry

• June 6-7 South Beloit, IL •*June 13-14 Black River

Falls, WI Wazee Lake• Aug 21-23 Newport, OR

Oregon Coast Aquarium•*Aug 29-30 Seattle/Tacoma,

WA Les Davis Pier• Sept 12-13 Lake Tahoe• *Sept 26-27 Metropolis, IL

Mermet Springs• *Oct 3-4 Portland, CT

Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park

• *Oct 24-25 Rawlings, VA Lake Rawlings

• *Nov 14-15 Chiefland, FL Manatee Springs

• *Nov 21-22 Terrell, TX Clear Springs SCUBA Park

(*Public Safety Contami-nated Water Diving Workshop

scheduled for the Friday on or immediately proceeding event dates listed.)

Rockwater announced the opening of its new 50,000-square-foot manu-facturing facility, located on 7.5 acres in Ripley, MS. Plant manager Steven Prince has organized a top notch team of mold makers and fiberglass technicians to enable Rock-water to design and fabricate fiberglass to any specifications. For more information visit them at www.rockwateruw.com.

UW VEHICLES

Shark Marine Technologies

of Canada has received the Niagara Chamber of Com-merce Innovation and Tech-nology award for 2008. The Gala Celebration of Business Excellence Oct. 30, 2008. was a night to remember. Twelve awards were bestowed on local businesses for their various en-trepreneurial achievements. In the category for Technology the finalists were The Hotel Dieu Shaver, Health & Rehabilitation Center, Shark Marine Tech-nologies and Strategem. The award this year was sponsored by Silicon Knights, a gaming software company based in Niagara.

Shark Marine was chosen for the developments and industry leadership in new technologies for underwater security, search and rescue, and safety.

While owners Jim and Wendy Garrington were in Paris attending the Euronaval show, Shark Marine’s Ron Roberge accepted the award on their behalf.

“This award recognizes the achievements of not just the

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management of Shark Marine Technologies, but the contribu-tion of all of our staff,” said Jim Garrington. “Without the team we have built we would not be were we are today. We are all proud to serve the men and women that protect our nations and hope that the small part we play is making a difference and helping to save lives.”

International Submarine Engineering Ltd (ISE) an-nounced the award of a contract to supply and oper-ate two Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The AUVs are de-signed to be used under the ice in the Lincoln Sea, supporting Canada’s seabed survey pro-gram in 2010 and 2011 under Article 76 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The contract comprises the build of two Explorer AUVs rated to a depth of 5000 meters. NRCan requirements call for a payload configuration

consisting of both single and multibeam echosounders, and an inertial navigation system with external acoustic homing.

The 6.0 meter long hull configuration will also allow for the installation of a 48.75 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack, providing an endurance of 85 hours. The Explorer vehicle design is modular – all major sub-systems including control electronics and batteries can be accessed and maintained in the field.

As with all ISE vehicles, the company’s open architec-ture control system software Automated Control Engine (ACE) will be provided. ACE is designed to provide the capa-bility to create complex, high performance, reconfigurable real-time control systems using a library of control components.

Deep Down’s subsidiary, Mako Technologies, is expanding its fleet of ROV, recently tak-ing delivery of its fifth ROV, a Seaeye Falcon. Make has also placed an order to purchase

a Sub-Atlantic Super Mo-hawk, for delivery in the fourth quarter.

The Super Mohawk can carry out many of the tasks currently being performed by heavy, work-class vehicles. The rigid open-frame design pro-vides an abundance of space and the generous payload capability provides a versatile solution for the installation of manipulators, sensors, and ad-ditional equipment.

Schilling Robotics announced the appointment of Hobart “Hobey” Birmingham and Taft Symonds to its Board of Directors. Schilling is growing at a 40% rate and is rapidly expanding its customer base around the world.

Birmingham is a managing director of The Perreault Bir-mingham Group LLC, which provides consulting and invest-ment banking services to high technology companies. With a legacy of success in legal and executive positions with companies such as Borland

Software, Apple Computer and as a partner in the international law firm of Graham and James, Birmingham’s experience is particularly relevant to Schil-ling’s international business expansion. Birmingham received a J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School and an A.B. cum laude from Princeton University, and he is proficient in Japanese.

Symonds has been the Chairman of the Board at pri-vate investment firm Symonds Trust Co. Ltd. since 1978. Symonds’s depth of experience in the oil and gas industry will support Schilling’s initiative to gain market share in the subsea controls market. He currently serves as a director at oil and gas midstream compa-ny Plains All American GP LLC and at oilfield supply company Howard Supply, LLC. Symonds has previously served on the boards of Tetra Technologies, Inc., Plains Explorations & Pro-duction, Inc., Maurice Pincoffs Company, Inc., and Houston’s Young Presidents Organization.



Symonds has a background in both investment and commer-cial banking, including stints in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong. Symonds received a B.A. from Stanford Univer-sity and an MBA from Harvard University.

Schilling also announced the expansion of its operations team with the addition of Don Revelino as director of quality, health, safety, and environmen-tal (QHSE), Randy Baker as director of engineering ser-vices, and Michael Moody as supplier development manager.

OFFSHORE ENERGY

E.H. Wachs Company an-nounced that Randy Lewkoski has been appointed Deepwater Subsea Tooling Engineer. He will be responsible for research and development of appropri-ate tooling and practices for subsea well intervention and platform decommissioning as well as supervision of subsea projects. “I’m extremely excited to be with the Wachs Subsea team,”

Lewkoski said. “I believe this is one of the best subsea teams in the country and I am proud to be part of it.”

The US Minerals Manage-ment Service (MMS) Gulf of Mexico Regional Office staff have completed the assess-ment of destroyed and dam-aged facilities from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. The assess-ment was conducted in coor-dination with the oil and gas operators who report the status of their production platforms to MMS following a storm.

MMS estimates that ap-proximately 2,127 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico were exposed to hurricane conditions, with winds greater than 74 miles per hour, from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. As of August 2008, there were more than 3,800 production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico; these structures range in size from single well caissons in water depths of ten feet to a large complex facility in water depth greater than 7,000 feet.

Final results of the assess-ment indicate that 60 platforms

were destroyed as a result of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Some platforms which had been previously reported as having extensive damage were re-assessed and determined to be destroyed. The destroyed platforms produced 13,657 barrels of oil and 96,490,000 cubic feet of gas daily or 1.05% of the oil and 1.3% of the gas produced daily in the Gulf of Mexico.

In the final assessment, MMS has confirmed that 31 platforms with extensive dam-age may take from three to six months to repair. Damage that would be considered extensive could include underwater struc-tural damage or major damage to pipelines carrying the oil or natural gas to shore.

MMS has confirmed that 93 platforms with moderate dam-age which may take from one to three months to repair. Dam-age that would be considered moderate may include major topside damage to critical process equipment such as the platform’s compressor or damaged risers or flex joints where pipelines connect to the platforms.

In other news, MMS has awarded a $5.5 million contract to Science Applications Inter-national Corporation (SAIC) to conduct a major study of the Gulf of Mexico Loop Cur-rent. The Loop Current, which forms the upstream portion of the Gulf Stream, is the Gulf’s principal ocean current which transports energy, mass, heat, momentum and salt from the eastern to the western half of the Gulf.

The five-year study will focus on learning more about the dynamics of the Loop Cur-rent in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico through observations and numerical modeling. The findings of the study will help MMS fulfill its regulatory mis-sion by providing information on how energetic currents may interrupt oil production and change or affect the movement of oil spills, including natural seeps from the ocean floor. Human activities in the Gulf of Mexico and its coastal areas can also be made safer with an increased understanding of the Loop Current.

“We are very excited to have initiated this ground-breaking


study,” said MMS Director Randall Luthi. “MMS has spent $800 million over 25 years on environmental studies. The wealth of knowledge that MMS scientists will discover during this study will greatly aid MMS in securing our nation’s energy resources in an environmen-tally responsible manner for future generations.”

Nine moorings, or anchored lines, will be placed in the Gulf waters for approximately 30 months. The instruments attached to the moorings will measure current strength, water temperature and salinity levels.

Scientists from the Atlantic Oceanographic and Me-teorological Lab (AOML) will join SAIC to study the thermal structure of the Loop Current and hope to use this data to more accurately forecast the intensification of hurricanes entering the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, scientists from Princ-eton University, the University of Rhode Island, and the Uni-versity of Colorado are part of the SAIC team to carry out the state of the art modeling, deep ocean circulation field observa-

tions and the remote sensing observations for this study.

All data from this study will be submitted to the National Oceanographic Data Center and made available to other agencies and research groups, including the National Hur-ricane Center, the U.S. Navy and the oil and gas industry.

MARINE TECHNOLOGY

Reson recently delivered a SeaBat sonar system to the Chilean Navy. In August 2008, Commander Rafael Widow of the Chilean Navy took deliv-ery of the SeaBat, which was fitted on the aubmarine tender, Merino. Originally designed as a miner and auxiliary vessel, she was refitted and modern-ized in Sweden in 1997 where she was provided with all the equipment needed to fulfil her new role.

Now with the addition of the Reson SeaBat sonar system, the Merino will take on yet an-other new task, and change her position in the Navy to that of a hydrographic role within the South Coastal and Blue Water area in order to determine the

exten-sion of the continental platform of Chile.

The re-fit of the Merino included the installation of SeaBat 8160 multibeam sonar and the NaviSound 630DS sin-glebeam echosounder. The SeaBat 8160 has a swath coverage greater than 4 x wa-ter depth, and can operate to depths of 10,000 feet (3000m). It consists of a linear receive and transmit array mounted on a support base, and also benefits from a pitch-stabilized transmitter and an active roll compensated receiver.

As it is compatible with other SeaBat sonar heads is can be updated in minutes to accom-modate future requirements. The NaviSound 630DS is specifically designed for ocean research, and provides high quality soundings, at depths of up to 19,680 feet (6000m). The 2kW transmitter, triple channel compatibility, con-tinual data storage and tamper resistant encryption, make it an ideal partner with the SeaBat to offer an unrivalled combination of range, resolution and profit-ability together with scope and depth of coverage.

Aberdeen-based Veripos, the leading global precise position-ing supplier for offshore appli-cations, has appointed Gordon Spalding as Research, Devel-opment & Production Director with responsibility for future product developments and con-trol of key technologies. With an MSc in Electronic Product Design, an HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and over 20 years’ senior manage-ment experience in the design and development of electronic systems on behalf of organi-sations in the UK and US, he joins Veripos from Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping.

Meanwhile, Veripos has also appointed Phil Milne as Gen-eral Manager with additional responsibility for Health, Safety, Enivronment and Quality (HSEQ) procedures as well as management of its Europe-Afri-ca-Middle East region. He was formerly Business Develop-ment Manager of DOF Egypt, having earlier been General Manager of Oceonics Position-ing Service.

Both Spalding and Milne will report direct to Managing Director, Walter Steedman. UW



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When did you first become inter-ested in the underwater world? Give us a brief overview of your career.My buddy talked me into going to dive school in 1979, convincing me it would be a fun and adventurous job. I moved to Louisiana in 1980 and started working in the Gulf for Subsea International.

While my buddy only lasted in the industry for six months, I worked my way from tender to diver to supervisor all through the 1980s.

I was finally able to return home to the Seattle area and started working full time for Global Diving & Salvage in 1989. We have since grown to also do work in the Gulf, bringing me full circle and return-ing me to my roots in the oil patch working as Ops Manager for their offshore projects.

Where did you grow up?I grew up in a small town out-side Seattle called Enumclaw, Washington. I grew up working on dairy farms and logging in the local woods. I then went to diving school in 1979 and moved to Amelia, Louisiana when I was 20 years old to start my diving career. It was a real culture shock to move from the northwest to the deep south. I lived all over the South for the remainder of my twenties.

Tell us something no one knows about you.I enjoy flying radio-controlled (RC) planes and working on my hot rod. I am building a 1965 AC Cobra from the ground up – a long and arduous task, but one that I enjoy.

If you could go back and tell your teenage self one thing, what would that be?The same thing I would tell any other kid that asks me: don’t go to dive school, go to college to further your education. The diving business is a hard way to make a living and most of the kids that go to diving school

never make it past their first season, let alone break out or make it a career as a diver.

What of your accomplishments, both professional and personal, are you most proud of?Helping to bring Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. from a two-hose dive company to now running four satu-ration systems around the United States and in the Gulf of Mexico.

What do you want to be when you grow up?I wanted to be independently wealthy. I doubt it will ever happen, but you have to set the bar high, as they say.

What was your favorite project or assignment?We did a project with Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. on the SS Brother Jonathan. It sank off the west coast in 1865 and was supposed to be loaded with gold coins. That was the last time I was in sat, and we ended up recovering $6 million dollars worth of 1865 double eagle coins. However, the investors were pretty picky about not allowing us to keep any of the coins.

What was your least favorite?Any job that I had to get out of bed and crawl into a cold wetsuit at 2 am would be my least favorite job. I did it for 25 years and I am so glad I don’t have to anymore.

Without naming names, what is the single most unbelievable thing you have seen on a diving job in your career?Seeing the changes over the 28 years I have been in the business, from the cowboy era to the safety conscious industry it is today. It’s amazing thinking about how we did things back in the day, and how those procedures would be looked upon now.

You have worked with several gen-erations of commercial divers. What has been the biggest change you have noticed with the divers of today versus those of the past – physically, mentally, and even attitude-wise? Back when I started we worked our asses off and didn’t expect more than we earned. It seems as though today’s generation expects everything to be handed to them without putting in the time and effort to learn their trade and earn their way up. The weird thing is that a lot of the guys I started with at Subsea International are still in the business today.

What are the three the most impor-tant things commercial divers should know, from your point of view? First, tending is the shortest part of your diving career. It’s the short-est and the most important part to learn everything you can. Second, commercial diving is only a mode of transportation. The actual work still has to be done. If you can’t do the work topside, you certainly won’t be able to do it in the water. Lastly, div-ing is a trade. To be successful at it, like any professional trade, one must learn every aspect they can in rela-tion to their field.

What is the most significant piece of gear you have seen come along dur-ing your career?The most significant piece of gear would be all the new well interven-tion tooling that has been developed in recent years due to hurricane damage. We are now able to safely hot tap from the drive pile all the way into the tubing in one operation. We can kill the wells without having to use hand tools to wedding cake all the conductors strings off one at a time. We also have large shears, allowing us to cut conductors and legs without burning and worrying about trapped gas.

What piece of gear has not been invented yet, but will revolutionize the industry when it is?A tool to guarantee that the silver-ware goes into the saturation cham-ber before the meals. Any of you who have been in sat will know how important this tool could be to them.

If you could make the divers in the field understand one thing about their equipment, what would it be?It’s expensive and it’s your livelihood. The equipment you use allows you to do your job. Without it you would not have your livelihood.

What is your favorite movie, book, TV show, CD, sport?My favorite TV show would have to be 24. I read anything from Clive Custler. I enjoy any classic rock, especially The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. My favorite movie is Stripes.

You win the lottery. What are the first three things you would do?1. Retire. 2. Retire. 3. Retire.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?If I could change one thing about myself it would be to be 25 again and know what I know now. But that’s probably what everybody would say.

Give us your thoughts on where ADCI has been, and where it is going.In recent times the ADCI has promoted a lot more cooperation between individual diving companies. In previous years, different dive com-panies did not pass along relevant safety and technological advance-ment to each other. Recently, the ADCI has been issuing safety alerts that help the entire diving com-munity. The sharing of information provides a safer and more thorough understanding of the problems that confront divers in this harsh environ-ment. UW

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