Author Topic: Pointer for Commercial Diver???????? (Read 3836 times)

dive_addict · « **on:** July 23, 2007, 02:01:06 PM »

need some pointers. besides having the commercial diving licence or related certificates to dive and work offshore, any other pre-requisites in getting employed as one?

appreciate the help. thanks

Snafu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:05:25 PM »

If u have technical background ... ie. mechanical & electrical would be an advantage.

Just make sure is not THEORY only, you need to have hands on.

Added advantage:

1. Rigging
2. Machine repair hands on
3. Basic electrical hands on
4. Hydraulic hands on

Added Value:

1. Can make good coffee/tea
2. Can make good sandwich
3. Good at housekeeping

;D

jgshuwei · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:24:24 PM »

How much is the income of average commercial diver? Need to consider before can leave existing job. :o :o :o

babynemo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:27:13 PM »

The MAN has spoken i see

Snafu · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:35:30 PM »

Average Income .... hmmmmmmm gray area.

Around [highlight]RM15K-RM90K ++ for 30 days work [/highlight]....pending on your skills & ability with a bit of luck.

;D

ikan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:47:55 PM »

:o :o :o .... i am definitely in the wrong line of job

jgshuwei · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2007, 10:06:45 PM »

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:o :o :o .... i am definitely in the wrong line of job

Commercial diver = paid for diving
Leisure diver = pay for diving

:'( :'( :'(

derek · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2007, 10:11:03 PM »

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:o :o :o .... i am definitely in the wrong line of job

Commercial diver = paid for diving
Leisure diver = pay for diving

:'( :'( :'(

now i suddently feel that i am also in the wrong line of work...

dive_addict · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:54:31 PM »

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If u have technical background ... ie. mechanical & electrical would be an advantage.

Just make sure is not THEORY only, you need to have hands on.

Added advantage:

1. Rigging
2. Machine repair hands on
3. Basic electrical hands on
4. Hydraulic hands on

Added Value:

1. Can make good coffee/tea
2. Can make good sandwich
3. Good at housekeeping

;D

snafu,

if you only have minimal experience in technical to start with? is it enough to start with plus the hands on training during the commercial diving course? or should i get extra training for that?

again appreciate the help.

Snafu · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2007, 05:04:14 PM »

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snafu,

if you only have minimal experience in technical to start with? is it enough to start with plus the hands on training during the commercial diving course? or should i get extra training for that?

again appreciate the help.

Bro...fyi commercial diving training is just like any other scuba diver or technical diver training, it does not prepare you for the actual diving work, is only good for safe diving & learning about the equipment.

When you go for your first job ... that is when you will 'learn' about the job.

10% subsea & 90% Top side.

Would be good for you to learn about knots...splicing rope....Now.

I known divers that started of not knowing anything....maybe because the industry is in demand right now.

;D

jgshuwei · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2007, 05:59:05 PM »

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snafu,

if you only have minimal experience in technical to start with? is it enough to start with plus the hands on training during the commercial diving course? or should i get extra training for that?

again appreciate the help.

Bro...fyi commercial diving training is just like any other scuba diver or technical diver training, it does not prepare you for the actual diving work, is only good for safe diving & learning about the equipment.

When you go for your first job ... that is when you will 'learn' about the job.

10% subsea & 90% Top side.

Would be good for you to learn about knots...splicing rope....Now.

I known divers that started of not knowing anything....maybe because the industry is in demand right now.

;D

I know how to do knots, I'm a King Scout last time.

If I'm 10 yrs younger, maybe can consider to change my job. I'm too old liao. With my degree in Marine Technology, I think it's a good help.

Jon, you are still young. Learn whatever you can now. You can do it! As long as you want to learn, the sky is the limit!

Opps...I forgot you are my instructor liao.

dive_addict · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:04:19 PM »

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snafu,

if you only have minimal experience in technical to start with? is it enough to start with plus the hands on training during the commercial diving course? or should i get extra training for that?

again appreciate the help.

Bro...fyi commercial diving training is just like any other scuba diver or technical diver training, it does not prepare you for the actual diving work, is only good for safe diving & learning about the equipment.

When you go for your first job ... that is when you will 'learn' about the job.

10% subsea & 90% Top side.

Would be good for you to learn about knots...splicing rope....Now.

I known divers that started of not knowing anything....maybe because the industry is in demand right now.

;D

I know how to do knots, I'm a King Scout last time.

If I'm 10 yrs younger, maybe can consider to change my job. I'm too old liao. With my degree in Marine Technology, I think it's a good help.

Jon, you are still young. Learn whatever you can now. You can do it! As long as you want to learn, the sky is the limit!

Opps...I forgot you are my instructor liao.

thanks for the info and encouragement, appreciate it very much. will keep in touch. hopefully we will meet u/w soon! cheers!

u are never to old to do something as long you are interested and willing to spend time doing it. life is short....enjoy it to the fullest!

dive_addict · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2007, 06:18:05 PM »

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snafu,

if you only have minimal experience in technical to start with? is it enough to start with plus the hands on training during the commercial diving course? or should i get extra training for that?

again appreciate the help.

Bro...fyi commercial diving training is just like any other scuba diver or technical diver training, it does not prepare you for the actual diving work, is only good for safe diving & learning about the equipment.

When you go for your first job ... that is when you will 'learn' about the job.

snafu,

thanks for the info. another question. is it possible to get attach or apply for a trainee position b4 my course (if that's possible?) got a list of companies, probalbly thinking of applying to them. please advice. thnks

10% subsea & 90% Top side.

Would be good for you to learn about knots...splicing rope....Now.

I known divers that started of not knowing anything....maybe because the industry is in demand right now.

;D

Snafu · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2007, 06:33:18 PM »

Please call them to find out more, as far as i know ... you need the tix. to work as commercial diver.

Try first bro.... call & find out.

;D

dive_addict · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2007, 07:28:24 PM »

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Please call them to find out more, as far as i know ... you need the tix. to work as commercial diver.

Try first bro.... call & find out.

;D

thanks again.

joe · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2007, 11:46:58 AM »

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If u have technical background ... ie. mechanical & electrical would be an advantage.

Just make sure is not THEORY only, you need to have hands on.

Added advantage:

1. Rigging
2. Machine repair hands on
3. Basic electrical hands on
4. Hydraulic hands on

Added Value:

1. Can make good coffee/tea
2. Can make good sandwich
3. Good at housekeeping

;D

can i join for intern?mech student maa..need money for dive..hehe ;D

Snafu · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2007, 12:37:36 PM »

Can ... go apply then.

;D

joe · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2007, 12:41:47 PM »

really? the probs is, i dont know where to go..can someone help :-/

Snafu · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2007, 03:36:14 AM »

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really? the probs is, i dont know where to go..can someone help :-/

[highlight]Diving Companies Details For Malaysia [/highlight]

Alam Maritim (M) Sdn Bhd. 49-1, 1st Floor, Jalan 1/149J, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 90596841
Fax : 60 3 90596845 Ab.Razak Hashim, Project Director
E-mail : abrazaq@email.com
ROV & Diving Contracts

Allied Marine & Equipment.(A.M.E.) No. 23, Jalan Industri Batu Caves, 1/6 Taman Perindustrian Batu Caves, Selangor, 68100, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 6185 0844
Fax : 60 3 6185 0699 Albert Michael
E-mail : alliedm@po.jaring.my
Long term ROV & Diving Contracts

Asian Divers & Equipment Sdn. Bhd. K 9644, Taman Chukai Utama Business Center, Kemaman, Terengganu, 24000, Malaysia.
Tel : 00 6 09 8585 881
Fax : 00 6 09 8585 880 Anuar Saidon, Project Consultant
Mobile : 00 6 019 9466 886
E-mail : anuarsaidon@asiandivers.com.my
ROV & Diving Services

Borneo Sub Sea Services Sdn Bhd. PO Box 80650, Labuan FT, 87016, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 8 7417105
Fax : 60 8 7410963 Randy A. Davis., Operations Director
E-mail : info@borneosubsea.com
Offshore, Shipping & Civil Engineering Diving

Danforth Ocean Engineering Sdn Bhd. Lot 4570/4 Taman Sri Bayu, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia, 71000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 6475541
Fax : 60 6475542 Mohd Rusli B MD Nor

Danforth Petroleum Group Grd Floor, Miri Port Authority, Jln Kuala Baram, Miri,, Sarawak, 98000, Malaysia.
Tel : +6085 604048
Fax : +6085-605048 Mohd Rusli/Abd Rauf, Admin/Operation
E-mail : rusli@danforth.com.my
Underwater Construction, Platform Abandoment and Removal, Subsea pipeline abandoment and removal. Underwater Cool cutting, Subsea Pipeline Repair.

HAMDAN ABDULLAH SDN BHD 4579, TINGKAT 1, JLN TELAGA PAPAN 1, KERTEH, KEMAMAN, TERENGGANU, 24300, Malaysia.
Tel : +609-8265393
Fax : +609-8265340 HAMDAN ABDULLAH, DIRECTOR
Mobile : +6013 393 9244
E-mail : hamdan@hasb.net

IEV Group Berhad Dataran Hamodal, Block B,, No 4, Jalan Bersatu 13/4, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 46200, Malaysia.
Tel : +603 7960 9109
Fax : +603 7960 9108 Juzer Nomanbhoy, Managing Director
E-mail : juzer@iev-group.com
A leading provider of integrated engineering solutions which include Platform Decommissioning, Cold Cutting, Riser Repair, Underwater Dry Welding, Underwater Pipeline Trenching, Structural Pile Grouting, Subsea Pipeline Protection & Support, Subsea Pipeline Products & Services.

Offshore Subsea Works Sdn Bhd. 15th Floor, North Wing, Menara Getah Malaysia, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 2166 5108
Fax : 60 3 2166 5109 Muhammad Charles Mok
E-mail : mcm@offshoreworks.com.my
Air, Saturation Diving & ROV Contractor

Perwaja Ocean Engineering. Level 22, Maju Tower, 1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia.
Tel : +603-2772 8777
Fax : +603-2772 8780 Rakib Mohd Said
E-mail : rakibms@pfce.com.my
ROV, SBM's, Offshore Maintenance & Repairs

Sapura Diving Services Sdn Bhd. No. 1, Jalan TIB, Taman Industri Bolton, Batu Caves, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 68100, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 61899799
Fax : 60 3 61898055 Cdr. (R) Azhari Abdul Razak
Construction & Inspection Services

Sarku Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. Miri Office 2nd Floor, Lot 806, Block 4, Bangunan Slipway MCLD, Piasau Industrial Estate, Miri Sarawak, 98000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 85 661122
Fax : 60 85 661133 Edward Leong
E-mail : edwardleong@sarku.com.my
Air, Saturation Diving & ROV Contractor

Southern Sea Marine & Construction Sdn Bhd No.121 Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Taman Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Johor, 81000, Malaysia.
Tel : +607-6630560
Fax : +607-6630560 A B RAMLI, MANAGER
Mobile : +60177167752
E-mail : rml_abubakar@yahoo.com.sg
Marine Construction, Ship Maintenance, Salvage and Diver Supply

Good Luck & Good Luck

;D

Nizaha · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2007, 05:58:40 AM »

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really? the probs is, i dont know where to go..can someone help :-/

[highlight]Diving Companies Details For Malaysia [/highlight]

Alam Maritim (M) Sdn Bhd. 49-1, 1st Floor, Jalan 1/149J, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 90596841
Fax : 60 3 90596845 Ab.Razak Hashim, Project Director
E-mail : abrazaq@email.com
ROV & Diving Contracts

Allied Marine & Equipment.(A.M.E.) No. 23, Jalan Industri Batu Caves, 1/6 Taman Perindustrian Batu Caves, Selangor, 68100, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 6185 0844
Fax : 60 3 6185 0699 Albert Michael
E-mail : alliedm@po.jaring.my
Long term ROV & Diving Contracts

Asian Divers & Equipment Sdn. Bhd. K 9644, Taman Chukai Utama Business Center, Kemaman, Terengganu, 24000, Malaysia.
Tel : 00 6 09 8585 881
Fax : 00 6 09 8585 880 Anuar Saidon, Project Consultant
Mobile : 00 6 019 9466 886
E-mail : anuarsaidon@asiandivers.com.my
ROV & Diving Services

Borneo Sub Sea Services Sdn Bhd. PO Box 80650, Labuan FT, 87016, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 8 7417105
Fax : 60 8 7410963 Randy A. Davis., Operations Director
E-mail : info@borneosubsea.com
Offshore, Shipping & Civil Engineering Diving

Danforth Ocean Engineering Sdn Bhd. Lot 4570/4 Taman Sri Bayu, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia, 71000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 6475541
Fax : 60 6475542 Mohd Rusli B MD Nor

Danforth Petroleum Group Grd Floor, Miri Port Authority, Jln Kuala Baram, Miri,, Sarawak, 98000, Malaysia.
Tel : +6085 604048
Fax : +6085-605048 Mohd Rusli/Abd Rauf, Admin/Operation
E-mail : rusli@danforth.com.my
Underwater Construction, Platform Abandoment and Removal, Subsea pipeline abandoment and removal. Underwater Cool cutting, Subsea Pipeline Repair.

HAMDAN ABDULLAH SDN BHD 4579, TINGKAT 1, JLN TELAGA PAPAN 1, KERTEH, KEMAMAN, TERENGGANU, 24300, Malaysia.
Tel : +609-8265393
Fax : +609-8265340 HAMDAN ABDULLAH, DIRECTOR
Mobile : +6013 393 9244
E-mail : hamdan@hasb.net

IEV Group Berhad Dataran Hamodal, Block B,, No 4, Jalan Bersatu 13/4, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 46200, Malaysia.
Tel : +603 7960 9109
Fax : +603 7960 9108 Juzer Nomanbhoy, Managing Director
E-mail : juzer@iev-group.com
A leading provider of integrated engineering solutions which include Platform Decommissioning, Cold Cutting, Riser Repair, Underwater Dry Welding, Underwater Pipeline Trenching, Structural Pile Grouting, Subsea Pipeline Protection & Support, Subsea Pipeline Products & Services.

Offshore Subsea Works Sdn Bhd. 15th Floor, North Wing, Menara Getah Malaysia, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 2166 5108
Fax : 60 3 2166 5109 Muhammad Charles Mok
E-mail : mcm@offshoreworks.com.my
Air, Saturation Diving & ROV Contractor

Perwaja Ocean Engineering. Level 22, Maju Tower, 1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia.
Tel : +603-2772 8777
Fax : +603-2772 8780 Rakib Mohd Said
E-mail : rakibms@pfce.com.my
ROV, SBM's, Offshore Maintenance & Repairs

Sapura Diving Services Sdn Bhd. No. 1, Jalan TIB, Taman Industri Bolton, Batu Caves, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 68100, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 3 61899799
Fax : 60 3 61898055 Cdr. (R) Azhari Abdul Razak
Construction & Inspection Services

Sarku Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. Miri Office 2nd Floor, Lot 806, Block 4, Bangunan Slipway MCLD, Piasau Industrial Estate, Miri Sarawak, 98000, Malaysia.
Tel : 60 85 661122
Fax : 60 85 661133 Edward Leong
E-mail : edwardleong@sarku.com.my
Air, Saturation Diving & ROV Contractor

Southern Sea Marine & Construction Sdn Bhd No.121 Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Taman Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Johor, 81000, Malaysia.
Tel : +607-6630560
Fax : +607-6630560 A B RAMLI, MANAGER
Mobile : +60177167752
E-mail : rml_abubakar@yahoo.com.sg
Marine Construction, Ship Maintenance, Salvage and Diver Supply

Good Luck & Good Luck

;D

Snafu...which company do you work?

Zaha

joe · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:46:28 PM »

Thanx a bunch bro..It would be great for my industrial training!

SOMBRE · « **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:54:00 PM »

I guess there are quite a few Commercial Divers here. Hehehe, this is great...been wanting to become one but takde fulus lah..So expensive lio. Anyaway, the industry is still growing strong. All the best to all you Commercial Divers. I Env.

See places, meet poeple and work your interest.

Dive Safe.

Snafu · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2007, 05:10:43 PM »

Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

dive_addict · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:16:18 PM »

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Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

snafu, u still in the country? thanks for the info. appreciate it. will let u know if anything comes up.

dive_addict · « **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2007, 12:17:54 PM »

Quote from: Snafu on July 27, 2007, 05:10:43 PM

Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

hey snafu,

how are you? thanks for the help again. m now attach with a local company in a trainee position. meet up for teh tarik? let me know. cheers!

bijan · « **Reply #25 on:** August 13, 2007, 02:32:37 PM »

Quote from: dive_addict on August 13, 2007, 12:17:54 PM

Quote from: Snafu on July 27, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

hey snafu,

how are you? thanks for the help again. m now attach with a local company in a trainee position. meet up for teh tarik? let me know. cheers!

snafu is in the middle of i-dunno-where in africe at the moment, dive_addict..

care to share of the prospects in a trainee position for local company bro? i would like to know more

dive_addict · « **Reply #26 on:** August 13, 2007, 02:46:24 PM »

Quote from: bijan on August 13, 2007, 02:32:37 PM

Quote from: dive_addict on August 13, 2007, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Snafu on July 27, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

hey snafu,

how are you? thanks for the help again. m now attach with a local company in a trainee position. meet up for teh tarik? let me know. cheers!

snafu is in the middle of i-dunno-where in africe at the moment, dive_addict..

care to share of the prospects in a trainee position for local company bro? i would like to know more

its just a trainee position. basically just to get hands on experience in the job and a little bit of admin work as well. its a contractual basis b4 my commercial diving course next year. m now with SARKU Underwater Services.

Adzri · « **Reply #27 on:** August 13, 2007, 05:28:58 PM »

Quote from: dive_addict on August 13, 2007, 02:46:24 PM

Quote from: bijan on August 13, 2007, 02:32:37 PM
Quote from: dive_addict on August 13, 2007, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Snafu on July 27, 2007, 05:10:43 PM
Most of my work are done with international company.

Currently I am doing freelance with www.smit.com

;D

hey snafu,

how are you? thanks for the help again. m now attach with a local company in a trainee position. meet up for teh tarik? let me know. cheers!

snafu is in the middle of i-dunno-where in africe at the moment, dive_addict..

care to share of the prospects in a trainee position for local company bro? i would like to know more

its just a trainee position. basically just to get hands on experience in the job and a little bit of admin work as well. its a contractual basis b4 my commercial diving course next year. m now with SARKU Underwater Services.

Maybe you can email him ... who knows he might be able to answer your question

jgshuwei · « **Reply #28 on:** August 16, 2007, 08:38:50 PM »

Just found out yesterday, we can do commercial diving training in Malaysia. Iwas told 10 days around 10k. Anyone know anything more about this programme?

http://www.mytstc.com/ITDA/itda2.htm

John F SeaDemon · « **Reply #29 on:** August 16, 2007, 09:46:41 PM »

John...you are late la. Me and 3 others going there in October.

But this is not the recognised ADAS/HSE commercial diving, but done with a partner of IMCA.