Professional Diver, Summer 2025, Issue 07

SUMMER 2025 • ISSUE 7

AIRCAFT ON

THE SEABED

Diving on history

BREATHING CLEAN AIR

Managing air compressors

GOOD DIVING HEALTH

Diving medicals

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Welcome to this issue of Professional Diver and news of some

changes to the ADC Board. Towards the end of last year, we

said goodbye to our Chairman of nine years; Martin Shepherd

of Northern Divers, ADC’s Chairman since 2016, who has

overseen many developments within the Inland/Inshore

Industry and ADC itself. A big thank you to Martin for his time

and commitment to ADC and the Inland industry.

Craig English of Briggs Marine and vice chairman of ADC has

been appointed as ADC’s new Chairman.

Richard Taffs of TMS Maritime steps in as Vice Chairman.

Paul Edwards of Edwards Diving Services stepped into the

Treasurer role.

We are also pleased to welcome Kerry Connelly of MMC Diving

Services to the ADC Board and Management Committee.

Over the past year we have made some great progress with

the Association, and we look forward to further progress with

our new Board structure. ADC continues its progress with Client

Training. Educating Clients on diving regulations, legislations and

their responsibilities, and continues to ensure health and safety is

seen as a priority when progressing any work related to diving.

This issue highlights some of the work our members have been

progressing as well as lots of other articles that we are sure will be

of interest to all within the industry.

We hope you enjoy this issue.

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CONTENTS

5 The use of safe commercial

Scientific diving for

Maritime Archaeological

Veteran recovery

Archaeological recovery from two

World War 2 bombers in the sea

off Croatia

8 Are you accountable for

providing your team with

clean breathing air?

Air compressors can draw in

contaminants which must be purified

before the air can be breathed

10 Apprentice completes 200

commercial dives

The value of a diving apprenticeship

to the apprentice and to the industry

12 The dangers of an unplanned,

unsupervised and unqualified

dive on a stuck canal lock gate

If an unqualified diver tries

to undertake canal lock gate

maintenance, the risk is very high

14 Keeping Polperro waters clean

with a sewage outfall repair

TMS repaired Polperro’s sewage

outfall with notably challenging

access and conditions

16 Lock gate repairs keep

Plymouth safe from the sea

When deteriorating lock gates

threatened Sutton Harbour, repair

was essential but users had to be

kept informed

18 Diving medicals for

well-maintained health

Commercial divers need to maintain

good health and diving medicals will

ensure that

20 Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet:

Dive Into Excellence

ISUBC Diving Equipment Ltd are

pleased to announce that they are

now an authorized distributor of the

Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet

24 Raising the Bar

ISO standards are not just certificates

to hang on the wall, used properly,

they will enhance your business

26 Diving Equipment Servicing

& Maintenance by SMP

SMP explain how their expert

maintenance services will keep diving

equipment in great condition

28 ADC Regional Meetings

COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF MMC DIVING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL DIVER • SUMMER 2025 3

The use of safe commercial

Scientific diving for

Maritime Archaeological

Veteran recovery

Phil Short from DEEP describes sensitively carrying out dives

on two ditched World War 2 bombers

Towards the end of the

second world war, once

the allies had taken

Sicily and southern Italy,

bombing runs could be made

from Italian airbases now

under allied control, such as

Foggia, to the Oil refineries of

Romania among other targets.

If damaged by heavy flak

over the target aircraft had

various options for emergency

landings on their return flight,

one of which was the neutral

island of Vis off of Croatia in

the Adriatic Sea. The island

of Vis had a small airfield

that operated a Spitfire unit

situated between hills and a

short difficult landing suited for

an agile single engine fighter

and not so much for heavy

bombers such as the B-24

Liberator and the B-17 Flying

Fortress, but under duress in a

failing aircraft this runway was

better than no runway.

The United States DPAA

(Defence POW/MIA Accounting

Agency) undertakes the location,

recovery, repatriation and laying

to rest of veterans lost in service

of their country and each lost

aircraft crew member is listed in

a MACR (Missing Air Crew Report).

I have worked as a professional

diver for over three decades in

Recreational, Technical, Media,

Science and Commercial

environments, I found a large

part of my career and passion

in working on, supervising

and managing Maritime

Archaeological projects from

200 BCE to WWII with institutions

including WHOI (Woods Hole

Oceanographic Institute), The US

NPS SCRU (United States National

Parks Service Submerged

Cultural Resources Unit), Lund

University and the University of

4 PROFESSIONAL DIVER • SUMMER 2025

Figure 1: B-24 J Tulsamerican Vis Croatia

Malta/Heritage Malta. As such, I

had the opportunity to be directly

involved in two successful

DPAA recovery projects on the

island of Vis in 2018 and 2020

as DSO (Diving Safety Officer)

and DOM (Diving Operations

Manager) respectively.

B-24 J TULSAMERICAN

2018 saw an international team,

from the United States, United

Kingdom and Croatia, assemble

aboard a loaned (with crew and

safety/support divers) Croatian

Navy LST (Landing Ship Tank)

as our work vessel moored

over the wreck site of the B-24 J

Tulsamerican. The Tulsamerican

was named after the assembly

plant that built her, having been

paid for by the workers of the

plant to support the war effort.

The aircraft had ditched in the

sea off Vis, unable to make it

to the runway. When a B-24

ditches it is common to have

the bomb bay doors ripped off

on impact, a surge of sea water

rush in through the now open

belly and the aircraft is torn in

half behind the wings. The two

halves then sink often with the

upturned cockpit/wing section

pointing towards the separated

tail section. In the case of the

“This area was then surveyed with both

traditional archaeological methods and

with 3D scaled photogrammetry as a

base line. Next, the dredge system and

‘capture bag’ had to be rigged.”

Tulsamerican the Cockpit and

wing section lie atop a seamount

at 40 metres of depth and the

tail section at the base of the

seamount in 55 metres. This

mission concentrated on survey

and excavation of the wing/

cockpit section based on the

information within the MACR.

Our team was working under

contract from the DPAA and lead

by WHOI Maritime Archaeologist

Dr. Brendan Foley an appointed

SRE (Site Recording Expert).

The first task was to set up the

seabed around the primary

survey area. For this we used

Closed Circuit Rebreathers and

Open Circuit Bailout systems,

all having been trained to be

certified in this depth range and

beyond, and all with current

competency assessed. (prior to

this, the majority of the team had

worked extensively on a five-year

excavation of the Antikythera

Mechanism shipwreck in Greece

where the survey and excavation

methods we used were

developed and perfected).

A grid was assembled from

plastic pipe and chain, enabling

it to be easily moved around

site, and placed over the prime

survey area (figure 1), the cockpit

and seabed out to number

2 and 3 engines.

This area was then

surveyed with both traditional

archaeological methods and

with 3D scaled photogrammetry

as a base line. Next, the dredge

system and ‘capture bag’

had to be rigged.


“…all parts of the wreck moved to

facilitate excavation were returned

to their original position at mission

end with the photogrammetric

model as template.”

Rigging impeller dredge

A hydraulic impeller is hung

at 20 meters depth under the

dropped door of the LST and

powered from deck by a power

pack. A fire hose then runs

down to a dredge on sea bed

and out of the dredge to a one

cubic metre bag covered with

a specified (by DPAA) mesh

grade lid to capture and retain

all out flowing sediment from

the dredge for recovery and

surface screening. This set-up

and rigging took the professional

dive team the first week to

complete and then the Scientist

divers accompanied 1-1 by a

‘Guardian’ buddy professional

diver could begin the excavation.

That was conducted by gentle

hand or paint brush fanning of

the site (initially the smashed

and upside-down cockpit

area) whilst the dredge on low

power, so gentler than an air lift,

carried away only the disturbed

sediment and created an area

of clear water for observation.

At the end of each team’s

dive, the excavated site was

photographed and, at the end

of each day or as dive one of

the next, the photogrammetry

model was updated, giving a

time line of excavation.

The Croatian Ministry of Culture

consider the wreck as a piece

of cultural heritage so our team

were required to leave the site in

as good or better condition than

when we arrived. To achieve this,

we laid a permanent anchor

point for visiting dive boats (the

site is a popular recreational

dive site controlled by permitted

access through approved

controlling dive centres on

a strict no disturbance/no

take policy) and all parts of

the wreck moved to facilitate

excavation were returned to

their original position at mission

end with the photogrammetric

model as template.

Slowly, piece by piece, the

cockpit area and surrounding

sea bed were excavated for

possible material evidence

(buckles, pieces or radio

equipment, life vests and other

pieces of crew equipment) until

sterile sea bed was found for

a pre-determined (by DPAA)

distance since the last find, at

which point the search moved to

the next survey grid.

B-17 G 44-6630 UN-NAMED

Our second successful project

in 2020 was to the nearby

un-named (this was her first

mission since delivery) B-17 G

(Serial number: 44-6630) in

deeper water of 70 metres just

tens of metres away from shore

near the village of Rukavac. This

wreck site is incredible, the best

preserved aircraft I personally

have seen underwater; intact

and upright, almost like she

had landed and then the water

had flooded around her. Our

modus operandi was the same

here as for the Tulsamerican

B-24 but with the increased

depth a mixed gas of oxygen/

helium/nitrogen (Trimix) was

used in the Rebreathers along

with suitable mixed gas, Nitrox

and Oxygen bailouts to provide

failed Rebreather redundancy.

The depth also meant that

for 35 minutes bottom time

we had two hours of in water

decompression; so, working

pairs left surface as the previous

pair left bottom allowing two

hours team productive bottom

time per day. With the B-17

being completely intact and

given the circumstances of

the loss, we had a very specific

location inside the fuselage

of the aircraft to survey and

excavate. This added a further

complication for the equipment

configuration and dive plan.

As with Tulsamerican, we first

used the professional team to

set up the site although, due to

the details of the MACR, a grid

on sea bed was not required. On

the Tulsamerican, using the LST

and its crane to lift cubic metre

sediment bags to the deck for


B-17s and B-24s on Vis airfield during WW2

screening, that was normally

one or two bags per day and

three hours of wet-sieving each

afternoon after dive operations

concluded. For the B-17, our dive

vessel was a catamaran with

hydraulic diver lift platform; so

smaller sediment bags were

used and deployed to surface

via sealed pillow lift bags on

a retaining line to ensure loss

was not possible. That said, the

quantity of recovered sediment

was significantly less than

on Tulsamerican.

The nose of the B-17 (figure:

2) has impact damage not

from the impact with the

sea on ditching but rather

from the impact with the

seabed after sinking.

You can see the navigation

observation blister now vertical

on the aircraft front where

once it was horizontal just in

front of the cockpit. Entry to the

fuselage is via a hole under this

on the aircraft’s port side that

follows the crawl way from the

bomber position under the

pilot and co-pilot seats. After

careful obstruction clearance,

it was possible for a diver in

Rebreather with bailout cylinder

to enter here and reach the area

specified by the MACR as the

best search location feeding

the dredge in with them: the

“… after a five-minute descent and set

up, the diver had 20 minutes of dredge

time in zero visibility (Head-up Display

(HUD) mounted against mask to enable

p02 monitoring) before exit and the start

of ascent to a decompression of two

and a half hours.”

dredge hoses were fed and

controlled by a buddy diver. In

this manner, after a five-minute

descent and set up, the diver

had 20 minutes of dredge time

in zero visibility (Head-up Display

(HUD) mounted against mask to

enable p02 monitoring) before

exit and the start of ascent to

a decompression of two and

a half hours. The team had a

commercial dive school director

and a saturation diver from

Sweden as deck supervisor, plus

myself as Diving Operations

Manager for the CCR (Closed

Circuit Rebreather) plus a group

of deck and in water support

personnel. Being so close to

shore the decompression was

in a very controlled environment

as a ground line could be laid

from the wreck to the cliff base

and up the cliff. This enabled

decompression to be against

the wall rather than in the blue,

on a shot line with the dive

team’s position marked by an

orange buoy, emergencies

being marked by deployment of

a yellow buoy and responded to

by support divers.

The end result of weeks of hard

work and attention to every last

detail, with the aim of safety for

both missions, and after analysis

and confirmation of finds by

the DPAA labs, was closure for

two families of the story of two

young airmen who sacrificed all

for their country.

R.I.P.: 1st Lt. Eugene Ford. B-24 J

Tulsamerican. Vis. Croatia and

2nd Lt. Earnest N Vienneau. B-17

G. Vis. Croatia. Rest in Peace.


Are you accountable for

providing your team with

clean breathing air?

Compressed air is commonly used to provide respiratory

protection in a range of sectors and applications but

primarily in the air diving and energy sector. The quality

of the compressed breathing is safety critical and is an

invisible risk. Sometimes we see a gap in knowledge when

managing this risk.

When compressed air

is used to provide

respiratory protection,

it can often be fed to the diving

personnel via a dedicated

airline from an air compressor

machine to the respirator,

or fed directly from High

Pressure BA Cylinders.

An air compressor converts

power (from an electric motor,

diesel or petrol driven engine) by

storing potential energy in the

form of pressurised air. It does

this by drawing in ambient air at

highspeed, compressing it and

storing it in pressurised vessels.

However, the contaminants

present in the ambient air before

compression are also drawn

in and concentrated by the air

compressor which can then add

further contamination of the air

via oil mist carry over from the


“… the contaminants present in the ambient air before

compression are also drawn in and concentrated by the air

compressor which can then add further contamination of the

air via oil mist carry over from the machine’s lubrication system.”

machine’s lubrication system. It

is therefore unsafe to breathe

the compressed air directly

following compression unless the

air is first purified in accordance

with recognised breathing air

safety standards.

In Europe, the applicable

industrial standard is BS

EN12021:2014, ‘Respiratory

equipment. Compressed gases

for breathing apparatus’. The

BS EN12021:2014 standard is

referred to in the HSE UK ‘Diving

Information Sheet’ No. 9 (Rev2)

which provides guidance on

the standard and frequency of

examinations and tests.

This standard provides

guidance on the maximum

permissible levels of

potential contaminants in

the compressed air used

for breathing e.g. Carbon

Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide,

Water Vapour, Residual Oil

and the acceptable range for

Oxygen. Other important safety

aspects such as the breathing

air being considered as odour

free and the air-line or BA

Cylinder supplying sufficient

breathing air flow for the person

wearing the respirator are also

considered and checked. There

are various other International

Standards which have similar

intentions to EN12021:2014,

such as CGA G-7.1-2011 Grade

D in the United States and

AS-NZS 1715: 2009 in Australia

and New Zealand.

Every employer should

understand that satisfying the

requirements of these standards

is a legal requirement and is

necessary to ensure that the risk

to diving personnel is as low as

reasonably practicable (ALARP)

when providing compressed

air for respiratory protection.

Also, when considering risk,

long term health effects should

be considered as well as

day to day safety.

This is not just a ‘nice to have’.

In the UK, this is a statutory legal

requirement specified in COSHH

L5 5th edition ACOP Approved

Code of Practice; sections 190-

200 cover Respiratory Protective

Equipment and the UK Health

and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Does your current compressed

breathing air system purify

compressed air before it

is bottled or fed through a

respirator? Do you have the

training, competency and

test equipment to validate the

quality and safety?

“Every employer should understand that satisfying the

requirements of these standards is a legal requirement and is

necessary to ensure that the risk to diving personnel is as low as

reasonably practicable (ALARP) when providing compressed air

for respiratory protection”


Apprentice completes

200 commercial dives

MMC Diving Services congratulates Joe Reeves;

well on his way to a great career with the

qualifications to support that

Congratulations to Joe Reeves,

our apprentice at MMC Diving

Services, on logging his 200th

commercial dive with us,

Joe is on his fourth and final

year as an apprentice and

has achieved the following

qualifications along with a

huge amount of knowledge

and experience.

HSE surface supply • IOSH

Working Safely • IRATA L2 rope

access • City & Guilds High

risk confined space • RYA

commercial yachtmaster power

200 tonnes • First aid at work •

SMP calibration & testing Panels

• SMP Umbilical technician • SMP

Regulator technician • Kirby

Morgan Maintainance & repair

technician • Mechanical

engineering L1 and L2 • EUSR

Clean water • Lantra chainsaws

• NPORS Tele-handler • NPORS

Counterbalance • Forklift 5

tonne • NPORS Slinger and

signaller • VHF license • RYA Sea

survival • RYA powerboat L2

commercially endorsed

Already with a useful set of

skills that will ensure a good

career, this year Joe is working

towards NEBOSH, his L2 IRATA

and completing his Mechanical

Engineering L3.

It is so important for the industry

that diving is promoted as the

great career that readers will

know it to be. Apprenticeships

don’t only benefit the individual

who gets a thorough training

for a real career but also they

benefit the company that

undertakes the training and the

wider industry, as high standards

are maintained through

structured training. At MMC Diving

Services, we value our amazing

team and promote continuous

learning opportunities with

the aim to put each and every

member in a position to succeed.

Success breeds success. A wellrun

apprenticeship scheme is an

investment in the future.

We were very lucky when we

selected Joe, finding the right

individual, who is keen to learn

and develop all his skills. Although

he is young, Joe is not afraid

to call an ‘all stop’ if he feels

something isn’t right, or feels

there is a better, safer way to do

a task, he follows procedures,

and actually reads every set of

RAMS. We need more like Joe.

As one former Diving

Equipment Manager said, “Top

man Joe, a great achievement

with a top company; and well

done MMC Diving Services for

taking on an Apprentice.”

Hopefully other Diving

companies will follow suit with

apprenticeship offers.”


The dangers of an unplanned,

unsupervised and unqualified

dive on a stuck canal lock gate

In a video shared on YouTube,

a canal user was frustrated

when his boat had been

stranded for weeks by a lock

that wouldn’t properly open.

The problem was that one of

the four lock gates wouldn’t

move owing to an obstruction

on the canal bed. There was

loose and jammed debris

around the stuck gate and

visibility was near zero.

The boat owner is a Scuba

Diving Instructor but is not

qualified in onshore commercial

diving with the regulations,

and safety equipment and

procedures that would usually

apply when a diving contractor

takes on work from the Canal

and River Trust. Even the tether

line was no more than a length of

blue plastic rope held by but not

attached to the diver. In this case,

the boat owner, using his Scuba

gear did clear the obstruction,

the gate became unstuck and

he left the water very cold (he

did complain of ‘brain freeze’) but

unharmed. However, operating

in this unplanned, unsupervised

by a qualified diving supervisor,

freelance manner, things could

have turned out a lot different

and we might be reporting a

far worse outcome.

One of our readers and a

professional inshore diving

contractor viewed the video

and was shocked. This was

his response, directed at the

people involved and especially

at the diver not in a censorious

manner but out of concern

for their welfare, especially

that of the diver.

“I have just watched this video

in complete horror, you survived

that dive by pure luck. Diving

on a high-pressure side of a

lock is, quite frankly, reckless. I’m

sure you would have not done

this with the intention to hurt

yourself or others, but what is

very worrying are the comments

that you have attracted to your

post. People are suggesting

you have done a “great job”,

“Awesome” and “Heroic”. On

the contrary, this is a really

good example of how not to do

something and, by publishing

it, you are encouraging others

to do the same.

“I’m sure you are a great guy

and you have a lovely boat, but

please do the responsible thing

and take this video down; leave

diving like this to professionals,

who, in the first instance, will be

using surface supplied diving

equipment. They’ll also have

a permit to dive, which aligns

all of the responsible parties

involved. Such a professional

would NEVER dive on the highpressure

side of a lock, the water

pressure on both sides must be

equal. A standby diver would

be dressed and at immediate

notice to intervene in the event

Scan to watch on

your smartphone

of a problem, plus the diving

supervisor would be skilled

in this type of work and they

would carry out a number of

dives like this in one day. For the

professional diver, this is a very

simple task and, if carried out

with the correct controls in place,

is perfectly safe to undertake.

“I’m glad you got away with it

and frankly with a great result,

because the lock is working

again, but please understand

lady luck was shining down on

this occasion, I would be very

surprised if you were quite so

lucky next time. Unfortunately,

people drown in circumstances

very similar to this, I wish you

continued luck on your canal

journeys, but please leave diving

like this to the professionals.”


Seawork Dive Tank

Programme 2025

10-12 JUNE: DAILY PROGRAMME

10:00-11:00 Helmet testing KM97 new

light brackets & MOD 1 dive

hat new comms test

11:00-11:30 JWA Lift Bag Demo

11:30-12:00 Diver rescue with O3 Dry suit,

harness & Jacket

12:00-12:30 Tritex gauge demo

12:30-13:00 Straub pipe coupling

13:00-13:30 Diver Rescue with

Northern Diver R Vest & Dry suit

14:30-15:00 Cygnus gauge demo

15:00-15:30 C-Tecnics — Joc Harness

15:30-16:00 Nemo underwater tools

16:00-16:30 ROV demo from Mansbright

with diver tracking demo

16:30–17:00 Diver rescue

ON DISPLAY: C-Tecnics New Camera and light with

video and communication recording system

Supported by: Dive Tank: Edwards Diving Services (EDS) • Dive Team: Teignmouth Maritime Services (TMS)

Association of Diving Contractors UK & Ireland (ADC)

MARINE & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS

Contact for Activity: Taira Caton, telephone: 0333 121 5474

www.adc-uk.info

Keeping Polperro

waters clean with a

sewage outfall repair

TMS undertook the critical work in a remote and

hostile location

PROJECT Polperro

Outfall Replacement

CLIENT South West Water

VALUE £5,500,000

Polperro is a picturesque

village with a historic

fishing harbour, located

on the rugged south coastline

of Cornwall, and also set

directly on the route of the

630 miles long South West

Coast Footpath, making is an

attraction for holidaymakers

and walkers alike. The main

industry in Polperro nowadays

is tourism, with huge numbers

of tourists visiting this quaint

and tightly packed village.

Being located on the Cornish

coastline, the village is subject

to extreme weather conditions,

and the location is also

geographically challenging. In

the late 19th Century, the village

was only accessible by either

coastal footpath or by sea,

and even today visitors are no

longer allowed to use vehicles

to access the village.

TMS were engaged by South

West Water to repair an existing

outfall pipe that had been

damaged by repeated storm

action. The location of the

outfall pipe, which ran through

an exposed cliff gully on the

rocky cliff face, proved to be a

perilous location for the repairs

to be undertaken.

Despite the remote and hostile

location, TMS were able to


“The location

of the outfall

pipe, which

ran through

an exposed

cliff gully on the

rocky cliff face,

proved to be a

perilous location

for the repairs

to be undertaken”

approach from the sea, landing

all equipment and materials

approximately 70m, from the

desired location, where a jackup

barge was positioned from

which to work. From this platform,

TMS were able to employ the

use of a Leibherr LTR 220 which

provided sufficient radius and

job length to help deliver the

project. TMS completed this

challenging project using our

own in-house team of highly

skilled and experienced staff; this

included the use of a sevenman

dive team made up of

HSE qualified divers, who were

ably assisted by our suite of

competent Marine Operatives

and Boatman to provide vessel

support as well as the operation

of barge-mounted equipment.

Adverse weather conditions

provided a significant challenge

to the completion of this project,

with severe wind and extreme

tides substantially impeding

the progress of work, however

the TMS team were able to

ensure that the project was

delivered in April 2024 to the full

satisfaction of the client.


Lock gate repairs keep

Plymouth safe from the sea

TMS undertook a challenging repair to Sutton Harbour lock

gates, critical to the harbour’s security, and completed the

project ahead of schedule with no accidents or incidents

PROJECT Sutton Harbour

Lock Gates Repair

CLIENT Kier

DURATION Eight months

VALUE £2,000,000

having carried out dive surveys

in 2020 where it was reported

that the concrete installed

in 2007 had deteriorated

considerably and loss of water

under the gates posed a threat

to Sutton Harbour, homes

and businesses.

TMS were identified as the

preferred supplier to provide

The lock gates at Sutton

Harbour are a key part of

Plymouth City’s coastal

defences. They protect

hundreds of homes and

businesses from flooding,

maintain water levels in the

harbour and provide access

to the marina and fish quays

in the Sutton Harbour and

Barbican area of the city. TMS

had knowledge of the project,

“TMS had knowledge of the project,

having carried out dive surveys in 2020

where it was reported that the concrete

installed in 2007 had deteriorated

considerably and loss of water under

the gates posed a threat ”


highly specialised diving

engineers, completing sections

of the project, fully supported

by the continual onsite

presence of our Director of

Subsea Operations.

Collaboration among the

entire team, including the

Environment Agency, was crucial.

It facilitated communication

between berth holders and

fisheries, and established

relationships with the National

Marine Aquarium and Rockfish,

both situated near the project

site. This approach meant

elements impacting day-to-day

working, such as weather, flood

risks, poor water visibility (zero

often), cold water conditions,

hydraulic underwater tools,

and atmospheric pressures

could be provided as updates

on the programme not only

to key stakeholders but also

to commuters using the

footbridge, harbour users and

the public visiting the leisure

facilities nearby.

Finishing two weeks ahead of

programme for the planned

scope of works, with zero

accidents or incidents, shows the

committed work undertaken by

everyone on the delivery of the

Environment Agency’s goal.


Diving medicals for

well-maintained health

Good diving health is essential to safe diving and diving

medicals are a key contributor to good diving health

For a physically and

mentally demanding job

such as diving, regular

medicals are essential for diver

safety and continuing good

health. The UK Diving Medical

Committee advises on diving

medicine issues, including

assessment of fitness to dive.

The committee explains that

“a ‘diving medical’ refers to a

health assessment required

for individuals who intend to

engage in commercial diving or

other types of diving activities. It

involves a medical examination

to determine a person’s fitness

for diving, ensuring they don’t

have any medical conditions

that might be hazardous or

exacerbated by the underwater

environment.” There are a

number of different types of

Diving Medicals according

to the type of diving work

to be undertaken.

“For a physically and mentally

demanding job such as diving, regular

medicals are essential for diver safety

and continuing good health”


DIVING MEDICALS

For PADI, BSAC, or other

recreational diving courses or

certifications, recreational and/

or sport diving medicals are

typically required. However,

moving into the area of

professional commercial diving,

there are mandatory medicals

for commercial divers working

in the UK and Ireland. These are

HSE (Health and Safety Executive)

Diving Medicals with the purpose

of ensuring that divers meet the

legal requirements for diving at

work, according to the Diving

at Work Regulations 1997. In

addition to that, some diving

agencies or organisations may

have their own specific medical

requirements or guidelines.

There will be a number of tests

and examinations conducted

by the examining doctor during

a diving medical. In a Medical

History Review the examining

doctor will ask about past and

present medical conditions,

including any treatments

received by the diver. There will

also be a physical examination

which might include checking

blood pressure and measuring

height and weight, as well

as performing a general

physical check. In some cases,

there might be specific tests,

depending on the type of

medical, with eye tests, ear

assessments, spirometry (lung

function), and others tests.

Given the specialist nature of

diving work and the specific

environmental conditions in

which divers operate, a doctor

experienced in diving medicine

will assess the individual’s fitness

based on their medical history

and examination findings.

WHY AND WHERE TO

GET A DIVING MEDICAL

There are health and safety

reasons why diving medicals

are important because diving

exposes divers to various specific

risks, such as decompression

sickness, barotrauma (pressurerelated

injuries), and other

potential issues. A diving medical

helps identify individuals who

might be at higher risk of these

problems. Also, in the UK, there

are legal requirements on

commercial divers, who need

a valid HSE medical certificate

to legally work in the diving

“A diving medical helps identify

individuals who might be at higher risk of

these problems”

industry. On a more personal

level, diving medicals offer peace

of mind. Even for recreational

divers, a medical check can

offer reassurance that they are

medically fit to enjoy their diving

activities safely.

Diving Medicals can be

performed through several

sources. While not always the

most specialized, an NHS GP

can sometimes provide a basic

diving medical, especially for

recreational divers. However,

for commercial divers, there

are specialised diving medical

providers with many clinics

and healthcare providers who

specialise in diving medicals,

offering a more comprehensive

assessment. Also, some Diving

Centres may have on-site dive

doctors or partnerships with

medical professionals who

conduct diving medicals.

For a commercial diver,

maintaining good medical

condition is of critical importance

and the key to that is to keep up

to date with your medicals.


Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet:

Dive Into Excellence

ISUBC Diving Equipment Ltd are excited to announce

that we are now an authorized distributor of the Drass

D-ONE Diving Helmet.

ISUBC Diving Equipment Ltd

were pleased to announce

that they are now an

authorized distributor of the

Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet.

A groundbreaking product

that sets the standard for

commercial and defence diving

equipment; with its innovative

features, unparalleled comfort,

and cutting-edge technology,

the D-ONE is the ultimate choice

for dive professionals who

demand the best in safety,

performance, and efficiency.

Why Choose the Drass

D-ONE Diving Helmet?

The D-ONE isn’t just another

diving helmet – it’s a complete

evolution in design and

functionality. Here’s why this

helmet is rapidly becoming the

go-to solution for professionals

in commercial, defence, and

underwater operations.

Unmatched Vision

The D-ONE provides a wider field

of view by positioning the diver’s

face closer to the viewport, giving

them an extraordinary level of

peripheral vision compared to

traditional helmets. This not only

enhances underwater awareness

but also boosts confidence,

improving overall safety in

challenging dive environments.

Ergonomic Rear-Angled

Design

Comfort is a priority with the

D-ONE. The helmet features

a 30° rear-angle design that

makes donning and removal

quicker and easier. Long dives


are no longer a strain on your

neck or shoulders, even when

you need to look upwards. The

ergonomic design reduces

fatigue, allowing divers to

focus on the task at hand for

extended periods.

Simplified Maintenance

With the D-ONE, maintenance

is faster and simpler. Its quick

side-block installation system

uses innovative O-ring seals,

eliminating the need for silicone,

so you can spend less time

on upkeep and more time

diving. The helmet also makes

neck-dam replacements

straightforward, saving both time

and effort when servicing.

State-of-the-Art

Monitoring System

Safety is at the forefront of

the D-ONE’s design. It includes

integrated camera and

light options, with dedicated

mounting brackets for

both Drass and third-party

equipment. Additionally, the

helmet is compatible with

Life-Tracker systems, which

allow real-time monitoring of

the diver from the surface — a

crucial feature for high-risk or

deep-water dives.

Optional Accessories for

Every Environment

No matter the conditions,

the D-ONE is ready. It comes

with a wide range of optional

accessories, including:

• Defogger System: Ensures

a clear view even during

cold-water dives.

• Water Shroud: Provides

extra protection against

contaminants and

extreme temperatures.

• Welding Shield: Enhances

safety for divers involved

in welding and oxyarc

cutting tasks.

Uncompromising Safety

The D-ONE diving helmet

doesn’t compromise when it

comes to safety. It features a

fail-safe locking mechanism,

which includes a double-action

pull-pin and safety retainer to

prevent accidental flooding.

The interlocking chin swingarm

ensures a secure fit,

even in conditions with upward

buoyancy forces. With these

features, divers can focus on

their work with peace of mind.

Tailored Comfort

& Durability

Designed with divers’ comfort in

mind, the D-ONE is equipped with

a Baffo exhaust system to reduce

exhalation effort, ensuring a more

comfortable diving experience.

Additionally, its polyurethane

gaskets are saltwater-resistant,

making them durable enough for

long-lasting performance in the

harshest conditions.


Modularity for Maximum

Versatility

The D-ONE’s modular design

offers exceptional flexibility.

Whether you’re diving in air,

polluted waters, or requiring

deep-water saturation dives,

the helmet adapts to meet the

unique demands of any situation.

Its interchangeable pods include:

• STANDARD POD: Perfect

for air diving.

• RECLAIM POD: Ideal

for polluted or

contaminated waters.

• REBREATHER & RECLAIM POD:

Designed for deep-water

saturation dives, optimised

for efficient gas recovery.

Efficiency Meets

Innovation

The D-ONE includes a lightweight

Gas Reclaim Valve (GRV) that

reduces breathing effort while

ensuring maximum gas recovery

at all depths. With no special

“D-ONE is designed for professionals

who require top-tier performance,

safety, and comfort in even the most

demanding environments”

tools required for maintenance

and easy access for cleaning

and part replacement, the D-ONE

is built for optimal performance

and ease of use.

Experience the Drass

D-ONE Difference

The Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet is

designed for professionals who

require top-tier performance,

safety, and comfort in even the

most demanding environments.

Whether you’re working in

commercial diving, defence, or

any other high-risk underwater

operation, the D-ONE will elevate

your experience.

As an authorized distributor,

we are proud to offer this

state-of-the-art helmet to our

customers. Discover the future

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Drass D-ONE Diving Helmet and

see how it can enhance your

diving operations.

Dive Into the Future

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The latest

Supervisor

Manual

The 3rd Edition – Issue 1

(June 2024) is available

to order now

THE ADC

SUPERVISORS’ MANUAL COVERS:

General Health & Safety

• The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 /

Risk assessments / Personnel Protective

Equipment (PPE);

• Lifting operations and regulations;

• Various work methods including the

use of wires, ropes, winches, hand tools, power

tools, HP Water jets, lifting bags, welding and

explosives, as well as

working with ROV’s.

Management

• Documentation – safety management system

/ certification and maintenance, logbooks and

incident reporting;

• Duties and responsibilities – Dive Contractor,

Dive Team and Dive Supervisor.

Dive Planning and Emergencies

• Dive planning –

What does it need to include;

• Risk assessments;

• Environmental conditions;

• Emergency action planning - managing

an emergency / decompression procedures /

loss of comms /

loss of gas / Diver Recovery.

The industry leading ADC Supervisors Manual,

which has been in existence since 2000, has been

updated over the years to take into consideration

changes to industry, legislation and guidance. It

is a useful manual that contains key information

for anyone working in the Commercial Diving

Industry, especially Inland/Inshore in the

UK and Ireland.

SCAN OR FOLLOW LINK TO ORDER

www.adc-uk.info/product/

the-inshore-divingsupervisors-manual/

Operational

• Team size;

• Communication;

• Exposure limits / Diving equipment /

Procedures during diving / Control panels /

Dive locations / Restricted spaces;

• Chamber operation;

• Plant and equipment selections;

• Lift planning;

• Differential pressure hazards;

• Noise at work.

Diving Physics and Calculations

Diving Medicine and First Aid

Gas handling and awareness

Gas storage;

Air and gas purity;

Cylinder identification.


Raising the Bar

Esteban Marrufo – ISO Lead Auditor / Commercial Diving

operations and safety consultant/ Superintendent of Diving

Serco UK & Europe explains how ISO 9001 & 45001 are shaping

the future of diving operations

In commercial diving, risk

comes with the territory, and

safety isn’t just a priority, it’s

a foundation. As the industry

adapts to growing expectations

and tighter regulations, more

dive companies are turning

to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 not

just as certificates to frame on

the wall, but as practical tools

that make a real difference to

how we work. With over three

decades in and around dive

teams across Europe and

beyond, I’ve seen both sides of

ISO systems, the kind that sit

untouched on shelves, and the

kind that actively shape safer,

smarter operations. It’s the

latter that elevate teams.

“I’ve seen both sides of ISO systems,

the kind that sit untouched on shelves,

and the kind that actively shape

safer, smarter operations. It’s the latter

that elevate teams”

WHY ISO STANDARDS

MATTER IN DIVING

ISO 9001 (Quality

Management): Helps

deliver consistent service,

drive client satisfaction,

and support continuous

improvement. ISO 45001

(Occupational Health &

Safety): Gives a structured

way to manage safety

risks, prevent incidents,

and embed a proactive

safety culture. These

standards can apply to any

industry but diving, with its

remote sites, hazardous

conditions, and high client

and regulatory scrutiny, is a

perfect match for what they

bring to the table.


Why now?

The landscape is shifting.

Clients want more assurance.

Contracts come with tougher

requirements. For diving

contractors, especially those

working with MoD, offshore

assets, or nuclear facilities, robust

systems aren’t a bonus anymore;

they’re expected. What sets

apart the top performers? It’s

not just a polished manual or a

neat filing system it’s a well-used,

well-understood management

system based on ISO principles,

built into day-to-day work.

MAKING ISO WORK IN

THE REAL WORLD

Too many ISO systems are

box-ticking exercises. I’ve seen

enough of those to know they

don’t stick… or help. Instead, I work

with diving teams to:

• Audit actual operations, not

just paperwork;

• Build usable SOPs with input

from divers and supervisors,

not just management;

• Promote real safety

ownership from the dive

shack to the senior team.

A one-size-fits-all template

won’t cut it. Each dive operation

is different. Success comes

when ISO systems reflect that,

translated into language and

processes that make sense

offshore and on deck.

What you really

get out of it

When implemented properly,

ISO isn’t just about passing

audits; it’s about:

• Fewer incidents, and better

understanding when

things do go wrong.

• Stronger client trust,

especially in high-risk or

repeat contracts.

• Smoother workflows and

clearer expectations.

• A better safety culture,

not just compliance,

but commitment.

What I Bring to the Table

I’ve built my career around

high-risk environments — diving,

offshore, defence — and I bring

that experience into every audit

and system review. Whether

you’re starting from scratch,

aiming for certification, or just

tightening things up for a key

client, I help you bring ISO to life in

a way that works for your team.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The demands on diving

contractors aren’t going away.

If anything, they’re increasing.

But for companies willing to lift

their game in safety, structure,

and standards: now, that’s

a competitive edge. ISO isn’t

just paperwork; it’s a powerful

framework and, if you’re ready to

make it real, I’m always open to

a conversation.


services for underwater

communication and video

monitoring systems.

Diving Equipment Servicing

& Maintenance by SMP

With decades of expertise in subsea engineering and

technology, SMP offers comprehensive servicing and

maintenance solutions for a wide range of commercial

diving and hyperbaric equipment

Our services are

designed to ensure

the safety, reliability,

and longevity of your critical

diving systems, supporting

operations in some of the

most demanding underwater

environments. Whether you

require routine maintenance,

urgent repairs, or complete

refurbishments, SMP’s skilled

technicians are equipped with

the knowledge and tools to keep

your equipment functioning at

peak performance.

SERVICING CAPABILITIES

AT SMP

At SMP, we specialise in

maintaining and servicing a

variety of diving life-support

equipment and subsea systems,

including but not limited to:

• Breathing Air Systems –

Inspection, maintenance,

and testing of high-pressure

air systems essential

for diver safety.

• Kirby Morgan Helmet

Inspection, Maintenance

and Gel Coat touch up

repair – As an authorised

service centre, we provide

thorough inspections and

repairs to ensure your

helmet meets safety and

performance standards.

• Decompression Chamber

Servicing – Full maintenance

and refurbishment

of decompression

chambers to guarantee

operational reliability.

• Diver Panels and Dive

Control Container Servicing

& Repairs – Diagnosis,

repair, and servicing of dive

control panels, ensuring

accuracy and safety in

deep-sea operations.

• Compressor Servicing –

Professional servicing and

repairs for Coltri and other

leading brands of breathing

air compressors.

• Umbilical Testing – Inspection

and testing of diver umbilicals

to ensure uninterrupted air

flow and communication.

• Communication &

Video System Repairs –

Troubleshooting and repair

REASONS TO

CHOOSE SMP

• Industry Leading Expertise

– SMP’s team consists of

highly trained engineers

and technicians with years

of experience in diving

equipment servicing and

subsea systems.

• Global Support – They

provide servicing solutions for

clients worldwide, ensuring

your equipment remains

operational no matter where

your operations take place.

• Certified & Accredited – As

an authorised distributor

and service centre for

Kirby Morgan and Coltri

Compressors, SMP uphold the

highest industry standards.

• Compliance & Safety

Assurance – SMP adheres

to rigorous safety

regulations and works

with industry authorities to

maintain compliance with

international standards.

• Customer-Centric Approach

– SMP’s team is committed to

providing timely, responsive,

and expert support, helping

you minimise downtime and

maximise efficiency.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Custom Servicing Plans

– Tailored maintenance

programs to suit your specific

operational needs and

equipment requirements

At SMP, we are dedicated to

keeping your diving operations

running smoothly, safely,

and efficiently.

Contact us today to

discuss your servicing and

maintenance needs,

call, +44 (0)1772 687775, email,

service@smp-ltd.co.uk or

visit, www.smp-ltd.com


SMP Servicing

Diving Deeper into QUALITY sERVICING

Why Choose SMP for Servicing:

SMP offers industry-leading expertise in diving equipment

and subsea systems, with a team of experienced

engineers and technicians. As a certified service center

for Kirby Morgan and Coltri Compressors, they uphold

the highest standards of safety and compliance. With

global support capabilities and a customer-focused

approach, SMP ensures reliable, efficient service to

keep your operations running smoothly.

Our Services:

- Onsite Chamber Servicing

- Kirby Morgan Helmet Maintenance

- Compressor Servicing

- Panel Servicing

- Panel Repair

- Umbilical Testing

- Communication System Repair

- Video System Repair

service@smp-ltd.co.uk www.smp-ltd.com

+44 (0)1772 687775

ADC REGIONAL

MEETINGS

ADC regional meetings are always a good

way for members to network and update

themselves on progress and changes in the

inland / Inshore industry.

Thank you to Northern Diver International for

hosting us at their offices in Wigan for our Northern

Regional Meeting in March and thank you to the

Global Underwater Hub for hosting our Scottish

Regional meeting in Aberdeen in April.

The format of the day allows plenty of time for

networking, asking questions and includes a slot

from HSE updating members on any changes and

updates within the Diving industry.

It was also great to have a tour of Northern Divers

impressive facilities, including their 22.5m steel

constructed deep dive tank; it is purpose built for

testing and training and utilised frequently by the

diving industry.

Dates of future regional meetings and events

are as follows:

• DDRC — Plymouth 21st May 2025

• Seawork — Mayflower Park Southampton

10th-12th June 2025

• Qinetiq — Gosport 17th September 2025

NEW MEMBERS

Please welcome the following recent new members to the Association.

Cromarty Firth Marine Services

GreenC Marine Ltd

MMP Marine & Inspection Ltd

Marine and Civil Diving Services Ltd

Helix Robotics Solutions

Northern Diver (International) Ltd

Oceanmak Diving Services LLC

Members contact details new and old can be found on the ADC website: www.adc-uk.info/find-a-member/


ADC Members

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Alpha Marine Services Ltd

Arch Henderson LLP

BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd

Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd

BIM - Bord Iascaigh Mhara

C-Tecnics Ltd

Canal & River Trust

Chambers Oceanics Ltd

Commercial Diver Training Ltd

Commercial Rib Charter

Consortium Underwater Eng Ltd

DChampion Consultants Ltd

DDRC Healthcare

Dive Safe Services Ltd

Dive Systems

Technical Services Ltd

EC Hopkins Ltd

Environment Agency

Fairlocks Pool Products

Health & Safety Authority

Helix Robotics Solutions

Herbosch-Kiere UK Ltd

Hytech-Pommec

Interdive Services Ltd

iSubC Diving Equipment Ltd

JFD Ltd & National

Hyperbaric Centre

JW Automarine

KB Associates Europe Ltd

Leander Consultancy Ltd

Namaka Subsea

Northern Diver (International) Ltd

Northern Rib Hire

O’Three Ltd

Prodive Consultancy Ltd

Professional Diving Academy

QinetiQ

RNLI

RPS Group Ltd

RWE Renewables UK Ltd

Submarine

Manufacturing & Products Ltd

Submertec

The Superintendent of Diving

The Underwriting Exchange

Tritex NDT Ltd

Triton Grey Ltd

TWI Technology Centre North East

Unique Seaflex Ltd (UK)

United Utilities

University of Plymouth

CORRESPONDING MEMBERS

Aquatec Marine Services Ltd

Brasal Marine Services CY

CADI - Central

African Diving School

Deep-Marine Ltd

Dive Marine Services (Gibraltar) Ltd

DKG Diving Services LLC

Gulf Marine Contracting FZE

Hull Diving Services

Inter Dive Diving Services PVT Ltd

Inter Dive Marine Services LLC

International Diving Schools Assoc

Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc

O.R.C Marine Ltd

Oceanmak Diving Services LLC

SCAMP Contractors Ltd

Semesco Co Ltd

SMARTDIVES LLC

SUBSERVICES SL

Synergy Sub Sea Engineering LLC

FULL MEMBERS

ABCO Divers Ltd

Aberdeen Marine Ltd

Aegean Diving Services Ltd

Andark Ltd

Apex Diving & Marine

Associated Diving Services Ltd

Babcock Marine

Bridgeway Consulting Ltd

Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd

Caldive Ltd

Clyde Commercial Diving Ltd

Commercial and

Specialised Diving Ltd

Commercial Diving

and Maritime Ltd

Constructex Ltd

Cromarty Firth Marine Services

Dagger Diving

DCN Diving UK

Dive and Marine Contractors Ltd

DiveCo Marine Ltd

Divers UK (International) Ltd

DiveTech UK

DSMC

Durrant Diving &

Engineering Services Ltd

Edwards Diving Services Ltd

Falmouth Divers Ltd

Gareloch Support

Services (Plant) Ltd

Geomarine Jersey Ltd

Grampian Diving Services

GreenC Marine

Hughes Subsea Services Ltd

Hulltec Ltd

Inspire Structures Ltd

Irish Sea Contractors Ltd

Isle of Man Government

James Fisher Marine Services Ltd

Kaymac Marine & Civil

Engineering Ltd

KBS Maritime Ltd

Kew Diving

Leask Marine Ltd

Lochs Diving Services Ltd

Malakoff Ltd

Marine and Civil Diving Services Ltd

MCS Subsea Ltd

Millennium Marine Contractors Ltd

MMC Diving Services

MMP Marine & Inspection Ltd

MSDS Marine Ltd

Norfolk Marine & General Ltd

North West Marine Ltd

Northern Divers (Eng) Ltd

Ocean Kinetics Ltd

Port of London Authority

Quay Diving Services

Quest Underwater Services Ltd

Reach Engineering &

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Red7 Inshore Diving Ltd

RockSalt Subsea Ltd

RS Divers Ltd

Salvage & Marine Operations IPT

Salvesen (UK) Ltd

Sea-Lift Diving Ltd

Sealane Inshore Ltd

Seatec UK Ltd

Seatech Commercial

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Seawide Services Ltd

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Sellafield Ltd

Serco Ltd

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd

Specialised Diving Services

Sub Aqua Diving Services Ltd

Subsea Marine Ltd

SULA Diving Ltd

Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd

The SMS Group Ltd

UK Diveworks Commercial Ltd

Underwater Construction

Corporation UK Ltd

Underwater Diving Services Ltd

UXO Groundworks

Valkyrie Diving Services

Wessex Archaeology

Wetworx Marine Services Ltd

Xeiad Ltd


ADC Publications

ADC INLAND/INSHORE

DIVERS LOG BOOK

ADC Inland/Inshore Divers Log

Book with record of Supervisor

Activity. 177 pages with the

option to log 5 daily dives per

page. 18 pages to log record of

supervisor activity

Member Price: £25.00

Non-Member price: £30.00

ADC INLAND/INSHORE

DIVING SUPERVISORS

LOG BOOK

ADC Inland/Inshore Diving

Supervisors Log Book.

199 pages with the option

to log 3 daily dives per page.

Member Price: £25.00

Non-Member price: £30.00

THE INSHORE DIVING

SUPERVISORS MANUAL

A5 size ADC Diving

Supervisors Manual.

Third Edition – Issue 1

Member Price £30.00

Non-Member Price: £45.00

VAT not applicable

MF 001 — MODEL SAFETY

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ADC-MSMS-001 Issue 1 Model Safety

Management System



VAT not applicable

MF 002 — MODEL

FORMAT FOR THE

ASSURANCE OF DIVING

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

ADC-MF002 Issue 1. Model Format

for the Assurance of Diving Plant

and Equipment applicable to

Diving Contractors Working Inland/

Inshore in the UK and Ireland.



VAT not applicable

MF 003 — MODEL

FORMAT FOR THE

CREATION OF A CHAMBER

OPERATORS HANDBOOK

ADC-MF003 Issue 1. Model Format

for the creation of a Chamber

Operators Handbook



VAT not applicable

COP:001 — CONDUCTING

DIVING OPERATIONS

IN CONNECTION

WITH RENEWABLE

ENERGY PROJECTS.

ADC – CoP:001 Issue 2. Code of

Practice for ‘Conducting Diving

Operations in Connection with

Renewable Energy Projects’.



VAT not applicable

To order, visit: www.adc-uk.info/shop

All pricing ex VAT. Price includes postage to a UK location.

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