Diving Safety:

DWI take the safety of our divers very seriously. Prior to diving on a new project or site, or if there is a significant change during a project, the team will conduct a full recovery of an unconscious diver drill. This is an essential part of every project and is of the upmost importance to ensure the whole team are fully aware of their role in the event of an incident. In accordance with regulations we must ensure there are a minimum of 2 means of recovery of a diver on every site.

DWI have 2 DMAC (Diver Medical Advisory Committee) first aid kits to ensure that the best possible equipment is available on site for diver incidents and accidents. There are a minimum of 2 first aid trained personnel on every inshore dive team, however, DWI endeavour to make at least one of these a DMT (Diving Medical Technician). There are a minimum of 2 DMT’s on site when operating off shore. These are highly qualified diver medics who will also lead training with the dive team when weather disrupts the project, or when there is a window of opportunity that doesn’t disrupt the project.

DWI also have a diving doctor on call 24 hours a day during off shore projects. This is part of IMCA regulations and ensures that the DMT’s are fully supported during any treatment of a casualty by a fully qualified diving doctor allowing them to administer DMAC approved prescription drugs and carry out life saving invasive procedures in harsher environments.

DWI utilise the NAMS planned maintenance system which complies with IMCA and DNV regulations. The system ensures all maintenance is carried out on the equipment we use to the high standards of offshore diving. This ensures that our inshore works are also being carried out with the safest possible equipment. Using NAMS prevents equipment which is out of date for maintenance being available for projects.