‘I started swearing like a real sailor’: Offshore diver has close encounter with hammerhead shark
Dramatic video has been captured of an offshore saturation diver having a very close shave with a hammerhead shark.
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Diving through the oil and gas downturn
The oil and gas price downturn is putting the squeeze on a commercial diving sector that is “saturated” with workers. But many divers are using the lull in activity to learn new skills through training to improve their chances of finding employment when the upturn comes. Anthony Stelzer, who is earning his closed bell diving qualification at The Underwater Centre (TUC), a Fort William-based trainer, said the market had become extremely competitive after the oil price collapsed in 2014.
Hypnosis in space and preparing for a career in commercial diving
To some people the very idea of commercial diving is like walking on the moon, while to others it is as normal as driving to work or having a night on the tiles. Then there are those who have to resort to hypnosis therapy to even contemplate it. One thing is for sure – it’s not for everyone.
Gordon believes we must exploit knowledge base
"It's an exciting time. With growing emphasis on subsea-based production . . . currently around 40% (in the North Sea) but predicted to reach 70%, the message we're receiving from subsea firms is that their order books are looking very good for the next couple of years."
Visit expanding centre’s overseas links
The Indian consul general based in Edinburgh wants to build new training links between India and Scotland.