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This is one of those issues of CADC Magazine that changed its tone in a flash. The Canadian Association of Commercial Divers\u2019 (CADC) very first president, Phil Nuytten, passed away on May 13 after a brief illness. This news was a shock to say the least.<\/p>\n
Phil was more than just a past president \u2013 he was an icon in our industry. Phil founded the underwater commercial diving and construction company Can-Dive Services in 1965, as well as founded its sister company, Nuytco Research and was one of the original three companies (Can-Dive, Cal- Dive, and Worldwide Divers) that formed Oceaneering International in 1969.<\/p>\n
One of Phil\u2019s most notable inventions is the Newtsuit, an Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS) that preserves an interior pressure at one atmosphere, eliminating the need for decompression. His tributes and rewards for his work could fill a room and includes the Order of Canada. Just google \u2018diver Phil Nuytten\u2019 and your computer screen will reveal everything about this truly amazing man. But there is even more to know.<\/p>\n
We at CADC, and within our industry, know about all the awards and accolades Phil has received over the years. There is no need to reshare his accomplishments, as many of us have worked for years with Phil in his many endeavours and will mention them in our own tributes to his life. But in the pages of CADC Magazine, we want to give a little insight into what it was like to work with Phil in the trenches of the diving industry. Who was he? What did we see from day to day when things didn\u2019t always go as planned? How do we remember Phil? Our article \u2018Remembering Phil\u2019 provides some personal insights of the man behind the glint of his awards \u2013 as a diver sees it \u2013 through the comments and memories from the guys who worked with him. Divers are a tough crowd in a world where you either make it \u2013 or you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
In this issue In the magazine\u2019s cover story, \u2018Diving into the Labour Pool,\u2019 we speak with members of the industry about the challenges of finding qualified new recruits and discuss what needs to be done to ensure that the future of this industry is left in good hands. Commercial diving isn\u2019t for everyone but for those willing to embrace it, it\u2019s a job that can take you places.<\/p>\n
In the article, \u2018Broad Horizons: Career Advancements in the World of Commercial Diving,\u2019 I write about how the commercial diving profession can be a gateway into a lifelong career that is remarkably thrilling and fulfilling beyond all imagination.<\/p>\n
In the feature, \u2018Standby Divers: The Unsung Heroes of Commercial Diving,\u2019 we learn more about the importance of the standby diver \u2013 those willing to jump beneath the waves to help their teammates at a moment\u2019s notice \u2013 and why they are just as important today, than ever before.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1965, Dominion Divers out of Winnipeg is western Canada\u2019s leading diving contractor. Specializing in underwater construction, maintenance and repairs, salvage, inspections, and underwater surveying services, this issue features Dominion Divers\u2019 long history serving the industry from Manitoba and what might be on the horizon for the company.<\/p>\n
In the \u2018Safety & Regulations\u2019 update from David Parkes, CEO of the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC), we learn more about CSA\u2019s recent decision to withdraw Z275.5 (containing requirements and performance specifications for occupational diver training facilities and curricula) and its transfer over to the DCBC, which is developing training guidance on how to prepare an individual to achieve those competencies and will make it free for anyone who needs it.<\/p>\n
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