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…
Important Notice Friday the 13th of February 2026 The Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) (CDA(S)) has recently been approached regarding the applicability of Singapore Standard SS511:2018 Code of Practice for Diving at Work versus Singapore Standard SS623:2016 Code of Practice for Scientific Diving. CDA(S) hereby formally clarifies that we represent the commercial diving industry. We do…
Advisory Notice Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) REF: CDAS–AN–2025–11 Dear CDAS Members & the Commercial Diving Community, The Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) wishes to highlight several important matters that have surfaced during recent discussions. We believe it is essential that all CDAS members and the wider commercial diving community are aware of the following: 1. Social…
Association Notice CDAS – 2025 – ASN – 3 Date: 20th September 2025 Unauthorized Use of CDAS Logo on Marketing Materials, Invoices, and Web Platforms Dear CDAS Members, Industry Partners, and Service Buyers, It has come to the attention of CDAS that certain companies have been using our association’s logo on their marketing collaterals, invoices,…
NEWS FLASH CDAS – 2025 – NF – 6 Date: 13th of September 2025 Dear CDAS Members, Industry Partners and Commercial Divers, We wish to inform you that the Commercial Diving Association (Singapore) has been notified of a recent workplace incident involving a commercial diver in Singapore, who was rushed to the hospital for medical…
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 IMCA-CDAS Underwater Ship Husbandry (UWSH) Seminar in Singapore brought together over 200 professionals from 13 countries, creating a unique platform for industry discussions on safety and efficiency in UWSH. Organized by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Commercial Diving Association Singapore (CDAS), the event gathered regulators, industry leaders, and commercial divers to…
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…
