New Training Scheme Boost Commercial Diving Safety
by ADAS. This is the first time divers have been able to train to a top-caliber international standard outside the standards body’s home country. “There are huge opportunities in commercial diving around the world, but also risks - which is a dangerous combination,” said Steve Ham, Commercial Director, The Underwater Centre. “In many countries, too many divers are dying because of insufficient training. Partly this is down to cost, but largely the barrier is having to travel to get the best standard of instruction, which is often unfeasible. We’re removing that
New Hydraulics Training Course at The Underwater Center
. Throughout the three-day course, students will learn about core concepts including: fluid principles, hydraulic symbols and notation, pressure, flow and directional control, energy storage, basic electrical theory, hose management, pressure testing and fittings and fault-finding Steve Ham, The Underwater Center’s Commercial Director, said: “Our own research and experience has demonstrated that in order to maintain and enhance, through further training, the position of Scottish and UK-wide industries into the 21st Century, hydraulics will play a vital role in the training
Underwater Center Links with Bibby for ROV Apprenticeships
testing to tether insulation measurement and fiber-optic termination. This is the latest move by the Center to strengthen links with industry and help create a competent workforce who have been trained in a contextual environment – as close to offshore as possible. Steve Ham, The Underwater Center’s Commercial Director, believes the apprentices will gain invaluable experience which will provide them with some of the skills they require for a successful career offshore. “Practical experience is essential for all apprentices and this can be quite
Tekmar Trial Proves Successful at The Underwater Center
first day the removal operation was performed on a mock-up j-tubeless monopile foundation, whereas the second day was reserved to carry out the same operation on a mock-up j-tube. Both demonstrations were considered successful with operations being completed considerably quicker than expected. Steve Ham, Commercial Director of The Underwater Center, said: “In today’s market, it’s increasingly important that new technologies and techniques are developed more quickly, and in a cost effective way; the facilities we have on offer at the Centre help achieve this by providing an alternative
Subsea Cener to Deliver Enhanced Diver Training Courses
techniques in this specialist area. The Commercial Enriched Air Nitrox Course – the only one of its kind delivered by an independent training provider – gives a recognized industry qualification and ensures training in specific techniques around using Nitrox as a diver. Steve Ham, The Underwater Centre’s Commercial Director, said: “These courses are being included now because they have been highlighted as important by industry and they will make important additions to our students’ CVs when it comes to looking for a job as a commercial diver. &ldquo
Underwater Center Debuts ROV Ops Training
. Industry and training providers have collaborated to develop work class ROV operations training that gives personnel thorough preparation and experience in essential aspects of work class ROV practice, offering the building blocks to improve safety and efficiency of staff and agency personnel. Steve Ham, Commercial Director of The Underwater Center, told the conference that the aim of the industry-led solution is to address the looming skills and personnel shortage by offering both basic and advanced training to a greater number of workers, consequently shortening the time to reach senior roles
New Course Launched at The Underwater Center
by an expert from Stork’s on-site training facility, who have also supplied all the equipment for the course, and will include isolations, dismantling techniques, inspection of components, alignment techniques and assembly and tightening techniques in specialist critical bolting. Steve Ham, The Underwater Centre’s General Manager, said: “The courses we deliver at the Centre have been tailored to meet industry needs and this addition is a perfect example of this. “We have been working very closely with Stork to develop this course so that it provides our
Subsea Training Center Revamps ROV, Bell Courses
, helping add to the competency of its students when they enter the industry. These additional modules, which have been highlighted as important by industry organizations, ensure that the training provided keeps up with current practice, so when students leave they are familiar with key equipment. Steve Ham, the Center’s General Manager, believes that by continuing to update and revise the courses they are providing students with the best possible contextual training throughout their careers. “We have spent considerable time reviewing our ROV and Closed Bell offering and with the help
Subsea Dredger Trials Exceeds All Expectations
and strength of the product. Billy Milne, Business Development Manager, STS, said “We wanted to prove the dredger’s capabilities to our clients, as well confirm our development tests by filming it in action in conditions close to those it will be used in offshore. Steve Ham, General Manager, The Underwater Centre, said “Companies such as STS are at the forefront of technology development for the oil and gas sector. “In today’s market, it’s increasingly important that new technologies are developed more quickly, and in a cost effective
February 2024
