Release of the updated Singapore Standard SS511:2018 Code of Practice for Diving at Work.

The new Singapore Standard SS 511:2018 “Code of Practice for Diving at Work” has been released today. You can purchase a PDF e-copy or order a printed copy from the link below. Purchase price is $57.10. https://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/product/product.aspx?id=6026442c-abd7-424c-ba74-182ce422410a As with any online purchase, you will have to set up a Login and Password first, before making Read more about Release of the updated Singapore Standard SS511:2018 Code of Practice for Diving at Work.[…]

New Guidance Doc “CDAS-GD-03 Verification of Certificates”

CDA(S) members have been reporting to our Association a few instances of divers presenting diving certificates that have either been altered or are forgeries. This is not just a local occurrence; HSE (United Kingdom) and ADAS (Australia) have both identified divers with forged certificates, some of whom have turned up in Singapore. This can mean, Read more about New Guidance Doc “CDAS-GD-03 Verification of Certificates”[…]

OSEA 2018

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. Read more about OSEA 2018[…]

IMCA Asia-Pacific Meeting – Singapore

CDA(S) Chairman A. Malik was invited to speak at the IMCA Asia-Pacific Meeting on 27 Nov 2018. In his presentation, he shared with the IMCA members the legal requirements for commercial diving in Singapore and the steps they should take to ensure the safety of the divers working on their vessels. Although IMCA’s focus is Read more about IMCA Asia-Pacific Meeting – Singapore[…]

CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2018

The CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2018 was again successfully held on 24 August 2018. This year’s Seminar had three main speakers: Thomas Teo from MOM, Steve McMillan from IMCA, and A. Malik from CDA(S). Details will be posted in our Newsletter and photos of our Seminar can be found here. Speakers for Diving Safety Seminar Read more about CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2018[…]

CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2017

CDA(S)’ Diving Safety Seminar 2017 was successfully held on 25 August 2017. Speakers from the commercial diving, marine and oil & gas industries spoke on a range of relevant topics, from diver competency, emergency response for diving operations, equipment maintenance, and OSH Management Systems for commercial diving companies. Do bookmark this website and stay informed Read more about CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2017[…]

CDAS AGM 2017

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 Read more about CDAS AGM 2017[…]

CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2016

CDA(S)’ Diving Safety Seminar 2016 was successfully concluded on 19 August 2016 at the TÜV SÜD PSB Auditorium. The Seminar, organised by the CDA(S) EXCO, and supported by the Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Employees Union (SMEEU), attracted participants from the commercial diving industry and, as always, delegates from the marine and oil & gas industries. Read more about CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2016[…]

Pathway to the UK HSE Offshore Diver Qualification

The MOM-accredited commercial diver training centre KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd (KBAT) has signed an MOU with Professional Diving Academy (PDA) in the UK, whereby commercial divers trained by KBAT under the ISO 29990 standard and Ministry of Manpower Singapore Standards can attend a TOP UP course at PDA to complete their HSE Offshore Diving Read more about Pathway to the UK HSE Offshore Diver Qualification[…]

CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2015

CDA(S)’ second Diving Safety Seminar 2015 was held on 25th September 2015, at the Singapore Polytechnic. The Seminar, organised by the CDA(S) EXCO, and supported by the Singapore Maritime Academy, attracted participants from the commercial diving industry as well as delegates from the aquarium diving and scientific diving communities. Chairman Abdul Malik started the Seminar Read more about CDA(S) Diving Safety Seminar 2015[…]