lads big push this year to up the rates with the new EBAs so trying to get as many inshore divers in wa as possible in one group chat to coordinate between companies and the union if your interested message me and il add you to the group

Let's build out a global pay rate range. In the e-book I wrote, I flat-out refused to print a day rate. The second I write "$X is how much you'll earn in this industry," it's already wrong for someone — wrong country, wrong sector, wrong year. But let's be honest about who that silence actually serves: the only people who win when divers don't talk numbers are the ones signing the cheques. Some of these outfits are still paying 2013 rates and counting on you not knowing any better, or so desperate for a job, you'll accept nearly anything. So I'll go first. All cards on the table. Me — offshore sat, one of the majors out of the Middle East: $500 USD/day, door to door +$30/hr, in what's usually a 25–27 day sat 3–4 sats a year The offshore air diving guys are on around $350–450 USD depending on experience. The untypical bit for this part of the world that nobody mentions: my company covers every ticket renewal and all my training apart from my annual dive medical. That's rare as hen's teeth out here, and over a career it's worth more than a few dollars on the day rate. Do the maths on what you bleed on recerts and travel before you compare headline numbers. The other end of the same gulf — some companies out here run $420 / $20 for sat work, half rate while you're travelling, and you cover your own renewals. They'll often give you more sats a year (+5-ish), so it's never a clean apples-to-apples. And back home — inshore New Zealand sits around $450–550 NZD/day, depending on the company/project. 4 completely different realities in the "same" industry. I want to build the real picture — a proper rate map for the people staring down a $30k decision to do a dive course with no clue what's actually waiting on the other side. So here's the ask. Drop yours below — ballpark's fine, round the numbers, no need to name the company. •Region / country: Sector + level (inshore / offshore air / sat — and your ticket): •Day rate + currency (state which — e.g. USD / NZD / GBP / NOK):

Hi everyone, Lewis here. I’m a UK-based HSE Air Diver currently working in marine civil construction and subsea operations, with experience in inspection, corrosion protection, rigging and underwater installation. I hold HSE Scuba & Surface Supplied (with Wet Bell) and ADAS Part 3, along with additional certifications including Nitrox, Chamber Operator, RYA Powerboat Level 2, and VHF SRC. I’ve also recently completed OPITO Rigger & Banksman and NPORS slinging/rigging qualifications. Work to date includes projects with Royal Navy vessels, infrastructure inspection and maintenance, cofferdam installations, anode work, and subsea lifting support. I’ll be relocating to Australia in May to further develop my diving career, gain additional qualifications, and work towards offshore opportunities. Keen to learn from those with more experience and, as I progress, happy to share what I can and help others coming through as well. Looking forward to connecting with you all and getting involved.

Hi all Australian based Adas part 3 with DMT and basic rigging 10 years inshore/offshore experience. Glad to get Involved in the community happy to answer any questions if anyone is considering working in Europe or Australia

So I'm wanting to step outside the US to work. Specifically South Africa or Australia. I have a family and specialize in Marine Construction. Anyone American Divers have any experience navigating this transition? I've looked into the DCBC - Adas crossover and understand it, but after that I'm alittle confused with the citizenship part for Australia and getting the work visa. As for South Africa I wasn't able to come up with a solid route of getting in. All information is welcomed.