The Bends, also known as Caisson Disease and decompression sickness, is one of the safety hazards when underwater welding. It is caused by dissolved gas, the majority of which is nitrogen, that comes out as bubbles during decompression. If you rise too quickly, these bubbles don’t have time to be reabsorbed into the body, and … Read more
The global rise in demand for oil and gas is expected to reach 99.3 million b/d in 2018. As a result, this has increased offshore activities and further exploration into the deep blue oceans. The desire to construct, maintain and repair structures offshore has brought the need for underwater welding. In the light of the … Read more
Sponsored Content Wind. Rain. Heavy waves, rising up and pummeling down into the vast ocean waters below. As any offshore diver will tell you, the ocean isn’t always a calm place to work. Onboard oil rigs, commercial divers often spend their time securing the most valuable sections of the rig: Riser pipelines These risers funnel products like … Read more
I graduated from The Underwater Centre on the 28th of October 2016, after completing the Construction Career Package. My Favorite Courses & Certifications: Value Beyond Training I earned quite a few certifications at TUC, but these are the ones that really stood out to me: HSE SCUBA & HSE Surface Supplied Diving:Â I believe these were … Read more
What types of services does your company offer? What’s your primary goal in the maritime industry? We offer information about maritime laws and resources for those working in the industry or their families. The resources include access to legal experts who can provide advice about filing claims, filing lawsuits, and seeking compensation for maritime workers … Read more