🌊 Offshore Diving | Inspection | Engineering Hi everyone, I’m Rafał — currently training as a commercial diver at NYD, with a strong background in offshore structures and inspection. 🔧 Offshore & Fabrication Experience I’ve been working on large-scale projects within: - Offshore structures - Wind energy (jackets, transition pieces, heavy steel) - Fabrication & final-stage production I gained my experience with Victor Buyck, Nemac, and Smulders, where I was involved in complex projects, including supervision of repair works, inspections, and quality control on critical structures. 🧪 Inspection & Certifications - International Welding Engineer (IWE) - VT2 (Visual Testing Level 2) - FROSIO Level III (Coating Inspection) - GWO + selected GWO BTT modules This gives me a strong foundation in: - Structural inspection - Coating systems & corrosion protection - Welding quality & defect assessment 🤿 Transition to Diving Right now I’m building my path in offshore diving, combining hands-on technical knowledge with subsea capabilities. Planned certifications: - CSWIP 3.1U (Underwater Welding Inspection) - BOSIET & HUET ⚙️ What I bring offshore - Real experience with complex steel structures - Ability to supervise and inspect in multiple disciplines - Understanding of fabrication, repair, and QA/QC processes - Strong work ethic and readiness for demanding offshore environments 🤝 Open to opportunities I’m looking to join projects where I can grow as a diver/inspector and contribute to high-level offshore operations. If you’re working on subsea inspections, structural repairs, or offshore projects — let’s connect.

Morning all, thanks for the warm welcome. Im right at the start of my pathway into CD. Grateful for this forum where a lot of questions have already been answered. Will definitely been leaning on the community for guidance and will share the best of what i get up to along the way! Cheers 🤿

Hello everyone, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 I’ve been working in the commercial diving industry here for several years, mainly in inshore operations. It’s always interesting to see how the industry evolves in different parts of the world. In Chile a lot of the diving work is related to salmon farming, port infrastructure, inspections and some offshore support. Conditions can be quite challenging at times, especially with cold water and visibility. I get the IMCA TADS and ADCI Air Diving Supervisor and Im learning more everyday. Hope everyone is having a safe season out there.Stay safe and dive safe.

Hi everybody, I am an IMCA Class 2A Air Diver and have worked on various offshore projects, including pipeline repair, mooring system installation, and buoy replacement. I am available and open to interesting offshore job opportunities. My resume and certifications are available upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you. Perhaps soon, Nicolas

New to Commercial Diving? Read This First Starting your diving career? Here's what you need to know. The Reality Check: Year 1 income: £30-37K gross (NOT the £50K+ schools advertise) Expect 4-8 months unemployed after qualifying You'll need savings to survive between jobs It's physically demanding and mentally challenging You'll be away from home for weeks/months at a time Still interested? Good. Here's the path: STEP 1: Prerequisites HSE medical (£160 + GP fees) Basic recreational diving qualification First aid + O2 administration Build up to 20+ dives minimum STEP 2: Training School Budget £16-20K all-in (course, accommodation, living costs) 10 weeks for HSE Air Diver Read reviews, visit schools, talk to graduates CDT and PDA are the main UK schools Use our Training Budget Calculator (Classroom tab) STEP 3: Job Hunting Start networking DURING training Join LinkedIn, update daily Contact dive companies directly Expect 50+ applications for your first job Be willing to relocate STEP 4: First Job Accept anything to get experience Your first year is about learning, not earning Keep your kit ready to deploy 24/7 Never turn down work in year 1 Common Questions - Answered: Q: Which diving school should I choose? A: Search this community + read the Training & Courses category Q: How much will I earn? A: Use the Salary Calculator (Classroom tab) - real numbers, not fantasy Q: Can I do this part-time? A: No. It's rotational (28 days on / 28 days off) but you can't choose when Q: What if I'm 30+ / have a family / have a mortgage? A: Read the honest discussions in Career Advice category first Drop your questions below and the community will help