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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Industry Stakeholder,

The 2013 ADCI Communications Survey is open. For all those participating, we will have a drawing for a $100 gift card! Just complete the survey and enter your name at the end of the questionnaire to have a chance to win!

If you have completed the survey already, thank you so much!

If you have not done so already, please take a few moments over the next few days to complete this important survey. It should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes. The survey can be found here.

Your input, along with other members and affiliates, will give us a better understanding of how well ADCI is communicating with you in today's constantly changing environment. It is our hope to identify a definitive set of association communication best practices from the collective survey responses.

I look forward to providing more value, services and benefits to you throughout the coming ADCI membership year!

Sincerely,



Phil Newsum
Executive Director
Association of Diving Contractors International
5206 FM 1960 W, Ste 202
Houston, TX 77069
Tel: (281) 893-8388
Fax: (281) 893-5118
pnewsum@adc-int.org
www.adc-int.org
 
I want to formally notify you that ADCI Board Director, Mr. Frank Hazen will be retiring from Triton Diving Services on 20 September 2013.  I think I can speak for all that have had the pleasure to work with Frank that his presence will be missed at industry meetings, Underwater Intervention, and most recently on the Board of Directors.  Frank’s wealth of experience and years in the industry never clouded his ability to embrace the input of those his junior and no one was better than him at "checking the ego at the door".  In simple terms, Frank is a great guy that will be missed.

In his resignation letter to the ADCI Office, Frank wrote:  "It has been a great pleasure and honor to have served on the ADCI Board of Directors.  I wish the Association the best in its efforts to keep our industry on the leading edge of safety and education."

On behalf of the Board and the Association, I want to wish him all the best with his retirement or any other endeavor he ventures into.

Triton’s seat on the Board will be filled by Maureen Bodron.  Anyone who has done work for Chevron in the Gulf has known Maureen for years.  Some years back, Maureen moved to the contractor side of the fence.  Maureen’s professionalism and knowledge of the industry will only complement the ADCI Board of Directors.  I personally look forward to working with her.


Phil Newsum
Executive Director
Association of Diving Contractors International
5206 FM 1960 W, Ste. 202
Houston, TX 77069
Tel: (281) 893-8388
Fax: (281) 893-5118
pnewsum@adc-int.org
www.adc-int.org

 



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In this episode, we look at how the ADCI Scholarship Program has benefited recipients of the award and learn how to help keep this important program running. This episode also educates ADCI members on the Commercial Diving Hall of Fame and how to submit nominations.
 


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We begin our seven part series on client education with a conversation on the role of leadership and its part in mitigating risk for both the diving contractor and the client.

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Fox Industries, Inc.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
When:  12 October 2013

Where: Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth, VA.

Mark your calendars for this combined chapter meeting.  There will be exhibitors and presentations on different approaches to diving applications.

There will be a tour of the Crofton Industries facility and a social gala after the tour.

Find out what’s new with the ADCI and the East Coast and Midwest Chapters on Twitter @adc_int.
 
This notice is being sent as a notification to all General Member Companies that are engaged in saturation diving operations that the requirement for having an emergency evacuation system (HRC or SPHL) went into effect on 19 July 2013. 

The requirements for Emergency Evacuation Systems can be found in Section 6.12.3 (Page 125) of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations (6th ed.). 

The requirement for an EES had been annotated by a superscript "3"–compliance required after 24 months from formal public release of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations (6th ed.)". The 24 month period ended on 19 July 2013. 

Additionally, all diving bells, submersible decompression Chambers, and closed bells had new compliance requirements that were also annotated with by a superscript "3"-compliance required after 24 months from formal public release of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations. 

The new requirements for diving bells, submersible decompression chambers, and closed bells can be found in Section 6.12.2.3 (Page 124) of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations (6th ed.). 

These new requirements went into effect on 19 July 2013. 
 

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Electronic PDF Download (Spanish Translation) - $200.00

There are substantial differences between the 5th and current 6th editions. Please take time to note all of the changes and additions to:
• Operational and equipment requirements
• Diving personnel medical training requirements
• Diving personnel certification requirements
• Checklist and audit protocols


Implementation of Certification and Equipment Requirements
All equipment requirements that were annotated with a superscript "3"-compliance after 24 months from formal public release of the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations (6th ed.) will go into effect on 19 July 2013.
Requirements for Emergency Evacuation Systems can be found in Section 6.12.3 (Page 125).
Requirements for diving bells, submersible decompression chambers, and closed bells can be found in Section 6.12.2.3 (Page 124).

Preview the Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations 6th edition on the ADCI website.  A "read only" version can be found at www.adc-int.org.

 

UnderWater magazine is seeking feature stories and photography covering subjects of broad significance to the commercial diving industry. Possible article topics include, but are not limited to: safety, new techniques, new equipment, equipment reviews, recent projects, etc. Special attention will be given to articles highlighting safety; however, all topics of general interest to diving contractors will be considered. Photography accompanying your story is welcome and encouraged. Here is a chance to highlight and share some of the notable accomplishments of your company or school.

If you are interested in supplying photography to be used within UnderWater’s pictorial features, please supply brief captions, along with the credit information of either the photographer or your company. See the photography guidelines below.

Please understand that the editorial plan set forth by the editorial board determines the availability of space for articles. If you would like to submit stories or photography for consideration in UnderWater, please contact Sean Garrity at sgarrity@naylor.comor (800) 369-6220, ext. 3442.

Writing Guidelines:
Articles should be between 500 and 3,000 words. Longer pieces will be considered, depending on available space.

Articles should be formatted in Microsoft Word, and sent via email to sgarrity@naylor.com.

Photography Guidelines:
Hard Copy Prints
For hard copy prints, please write any identifying and/or caption information on sticky notes and attach the notes to the backs of the photos. We ask that you not write directly on the backs of the photos or use tape to attach paper to the photos, as these practices may compromise our ability to make high-quality reproductions.

Electronic or Digital Images:
Electronic illustrations (digital images) must be a minimum resolution of 300 dpi at the actual image size. Scanned images of less than 300 dpi do not have enough detail to print well. We likely will not be able to use electronic images scanned at less than 300 dpi.

Electronic images may be submitted in any of the common image formats: .tiff, .eps, .jpg, .gif, etc. We cannot accept files in Powerpoint (.ppt), Word Clipart (.clp) and MicrosoftPublisher (.pub).

 
 The 2014 ADCI Scholarship Fund Raffle will feature a KM 37 – Stainless Steel (SS) helmet, a state-of- the-art diving harness, and Miller weight belt.  The helmet was donated by Kirby Morgan, and will be signed by Bev Morgan at U.I. 2014.  The diving harness and weight belt was donated by Divers Supply, Inc.

Tickets for the raffle are $25.00 a piece, and can be purchased from the ADCI office and at U.I. 2014, prior to the last day of the show on 13 February 2014.

For those who are not familiar with the ADCI Scholarship Fund, the fund was set up to assist students with pursuing their higher educational or vocational goals with an award of $4000.00.  Eligibility requirements are provided with the formal announcement that goes out each year.  The Chairperson for the ADCI Scholarship Committee is Mrs. Dori Ritter of Dive Commercial International, Inc.

Any ADCI member company can sponsor a student for award consideration by the Scholarship Committee.   I challenge all ADCI member companies to provide a contribution to the fund.  No amount is too small.  It is our one chance to give back to the community to support our most valuable asset, today’s youth. 

 
Denso North America Inc.
LinkQuest Inc.
Dive Commercial International, Inc.
Javeler Marine Services
Association of Diving Contractors International
5206 FM 1960 West, Ste. 202
Houston, TX 77069
Phone: (281) 893-8388
Fax: (281) 893-5118

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