Episodes

  • Commercial Diving Schools: Audits and Expectations

    Commercial Diving Schools: Audits and Expectations
    Jun 5 2024
    In this episode, hosted by Phil Newsum, cohosted by Gary Jones and Armando Gonzalez. We start off the episode by giving an update on the recent loss of accreditation by Commercial Diving Technologies in Hudson, Florida. Phil gives factual information and tells us what it means for students. We talk about the expectations that the industry has for dive schools and how they can improve. We also touch on some changes that are being made with commercial diving education standards. This show is produced by Bottom Dwellers Media for ADCI with special thanks to Broco-Rankin. Please log onto adci-int.org for more info and TheBottomDwellers.com for links to our shows.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Hyperbaric Medicine and You: A discussion with HM Recompression Services

    Hyperbaric Medicine and You: A discussion with HM Recompression Services
    Apr 1 2024
    We have a great conversation with the folks at HM Recompression. An episode that you will want to listen to again. Some great information on the services HM provides and also a larger conversation on the importance of providing your divers fast access to emergency Recompression. With more and more chambers not treating divers, it is imperative that we find ways to keep our divers safe. Please leave your comments below and let us know what you think.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Engineer Divers with Consor Engineers

    Engineer Divers with Consor Engineers
    Jan 19 2024
    Commercial diving isn’t just about construction and oil. We have an amazing conversation about engineering and diving. Listen in as we speak with Ikaika Kincaid, Laura Miller, and Colton Powell of Consor Engineers, an ADCI member company. Consor has a wealth of experience performing commercial diving and underwater structural assessments. We are pleased to have them on the Downline to help highlight the role that engineer divers and technicians play in keeping our infrastructure and waterfront structures operating. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Downline on all major podcast platforms! Spread the word and tell anyone interested in commercial diving.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Keeping it Real with Kirby Morgan Dive Systems featuring Blair Mott of KMDSI

    Keeping it Real with Kirby Morgan Dive Systems featuring Blair Mott of KMDSI
    Dec 20 2023
    In this amazing episode we talk with Blair Mott of Kirby Morgan Dive Systems. A great conversation about equipment and the importance of diving with genuine Kirby Morgan products from authorized dealers. This episode was recorded at Underwater Interventions 2023 in New Orleans, LA. The Downline is the official podcast of ADCI and is hosted by Phil Newsum the Executive Director of ADCI.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Union Diving with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters

    Union Diving with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
    Aug 31 2023

    We speak with Olaf Olsen, representative for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.

    We break down some of the misconceptions and myths of becoming a union contractor and diver. Olaf tells us about the new dive school in New Jersey, how you can attend, the benefits of receiving training from the Union, and future work in expanding sectors such as wind.

    An exciting episode that provides a lot of information to think about whether you are a Union contractor or not.

    Please comment and let us know your thoughts on the topics discussed.

    This episode was brought to you by Dryden Diving Company.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Commercial Diving and Salvage with Subsalve Lift Bags

    Commercial Diving and Salvage with Subsalve Lift Bags
    May 27 2023
    In this episode we have a great conversation with Subsalve founder Richard Fryburg. We learn about the rich history of Subsalve and the role they have played in helping the ADCI make lift bag operations safer. This episode is brought to you by Subsalve liftbags and Baytech Industries.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Commercial diving in the Gulf of Mexico and how to succeed

    Commercial diving in the Gulf of Mexico and how to succeed
    Mar 3 2023
    Real information and insight into the oil and gas industry related to the Gulf of Mexico. We speak with Pat Jeffries and William Bratkowski, two industry leaders, who give up to date news and advice. An episode that is good for any company, diver, or tender working in the GOM.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • SCUBA: When, why, and how to use as an acceptable mode of commercial diving

    SCUBA: When, why, and how to use as an acceptable mode of commercial diving
    Dec 28 2022
    There are many considerations to take into account when using SCUBA as a mode of commercial driving. This episode is packed full of information that clears up some misinformation that may be out there. We touch on some of the proposed changes to the new upcoming ADCI consensus standards revision. This is an important episode to listen to so we can get your feedback on some of the proposed changes.
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    1 hr and 7 mins