Dear CDAS Members & Commercial Diving Community,
Please spare a moment to take a read of the newsletter, attachment below, written by Chairman Mr Shahreel, on the update for maritime sector in the Phase One period.
Dear CDAS Members & Commercial Diving Community,
Please spare a moment to take a read of the newsletter, attachment below, written by Chairman Mr Shahreel, on the update for maritime sector in the Phase One period.
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 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 CDA(S) Members, 1. As per the Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) Constitution, notice is hereby given for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 14 days (or more) hence. The CDAS will be holding the AGM 2017 at the date and address state below. I invite all current and recently lapsed members to attend the AGM to…
Although CDA(S) was not directly involved in the recent OSEA Conventions and Exhibitions 2018, CDA(S) Members Advanced Marine Pte Ltd, Sea and Land Technologies Pte Ltd, Unique System (SEA) Pte Ltd and JFD Singapore had sizable booths set up at the OSEA Exhibition at the MBS Convention Centre. It was held on 27-29 Nov 2018….
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…
Recognised Commercial Diving Certifications – March 2026 Revision From the Office of Chairman CDA(S) March 2026 Dear Valued Members of CDA(S), In view of the recent increase in fraudulent certification cases reported across the region, CDA(S) has conducted a comprehensive review and due diligence assessment of commercial diving certifications recognised for the purposes of undertaking…