Air Nitrox System Strengthens Osiris Diving Capability
immediately for projects in the global offshore renewable and oil and gas industries, the system is fully IMCA compliant and operates to the highest standard, as required in the challenging subsea environment. Explaining the significance of the Nitrox system, global subsea manager at Osiris, James Ridgeway, added, “The arrival of this asset takes us to a new level where we can continue to grow our market share in the oil and gas inspection, repair and maintenance sector. We’re part of a small handful of companies worldwide who have this capability and we will be able to fulfill the
Osiris Completes Nitrox Diver Training
Osiris Marine Services, a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, has completed the world's first commercial Nitrox diver training at The Underwater Center, Fort William. The course, written by The Underwater Center with consultant support from James Ridgeway, offshore manager at Osiris, trains divers in the use of Enriched Air Nitrox in an offshore commercial application. The pilot course was taught by James Ridgeway who will continue to support the Nitrox course’s development as a consultant. With divers certified to International Nitrox standards, Osiris is able to provide customers with
Osiris Recognized with IMCA Accreditation
and efficiency, and this accreditation is in recognition of Osiris meeting these high levels. “Achieving IMCA accreditation for our ROV services is testament to our company mission to offer high-quality, cost-effective services emphasizing safety and operational efficiency,” commented James Ridgeway, offshore manager at Osiris. “We are proud to achieve this and it reflects well, not just on the services we provide, but also on the continued hard work and effort of our staff.” Osiris supplies an array of subsea engineering services on a global basis to both the onshore and
New appointment for The Underwater Center
Globally-recognized and highly respected commercial diver and ROV training facility, The Underwater Center, has made a senior appointment to further strengthen links between the Center and the offshore industry. James Ridgeway – formerly Subsea Training Manager at the National Hyperbaric Centre in Aberdeen – has been appointed Training Operations Manager at the Fort William facility. He will be responsible for all aspects of training at the Center, including ROV pilot technician training, as well as commercial air and saturation diver training. James’ appointment
February 2025
