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The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have imposed 65 penalties on 12 commercial diving companies and seven individuals for safety violations following an enforcement operation conducted from September to December 2024. Penalties included a stop-work order for a diving supervisor and $13,000 in fines issued to 19…

The Commercial Diving Association of Singapore (CDAS) is supporting the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council in addressing a rise in workplace accidents within our industry. In the first half of 2024, four fatal accidents have occurred in local waters, highlighting…

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has recently highlighted concerns about unsafe commercial diving practices in Singapore’s waters. Their investigations revealed that some contractors have been using recreational scuba gear instead of proper commercial diving equipment, and in some cases, uncertified divers were involved. Unfortunately, these lapses have already resulted in two fatalities this year. To…

Dear Industry Members, Diving fatality in Singapore The Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) has been notified on a workplace incident where a commercial diver had passed away on June 18, 2024. This is the second fatality for the industry this year. The facts to the case have yet to be fully established and the relevant Authorities…