Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661 Magazine The official magazine of the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors CADC Summer 2023 Broad Horizons: Career Advancements in the World of Commercial Diving Remembering Phil Standby Divers: The Unsung Heroes of Commercial Diving5 ON THE COVER: A diver from Dundee Marine walks alongside a bridge abutment to inspect in deeper waters, highlighting that the job involves more than just swimming. Canadian diving contracting companies face a shortage of qualified personnel but, with a proactive strategy to attract new individuals to this dynamic career, we have a bright future. Photo courtesy of Dundee Marine. contents UP FRONT 7 A Message from the Interim President of the CADC 9 Notes from the Executive Director of the CADC 11 A Message from the CEO of the Diver Certification Board of Canada 12 Why You Should Be a Part of the CADC 13 Become a Member ON THE COVER 17 Diving into the Labour Pool FEATURE STORIES 21 Broad Horizons: Career Advancements in the World of Commercial Diving 23 Remembering Phil 25 Standby Divers: The Unsung Heroes of Commercial Diving 27 Choosing a Diving Company CADC MEMBER PROJECT SPOTLIGHT 29 Dominion Divers: Making Waves in Winnipeg (and Beyond) IMAGES OF INNOVATION 31 Our Members at Work NEWS 32 Safety & Regulations 35 CADC Membership Listings 38 Index to Advertisers CADC Magazine Published for: The Canadian Association of Diving Contractors 33 – 5490 Glen Erin Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5M 5R4 Doug Elsey, P.Eng., Executive Director Phone: (905) 542-7410 delsey@cadc.ca www.cadc.ca Printed by: Matrix Group Publishing Inc. 309 Youville Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2S9 Toll-free: (866) 999-1299 Toll-free fax: (866) 244-2544 sales@matrixgroupinc.net www.matrixgroupinc.net Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661 President & CEO Jack Andress Operations Manager Shoshana Weinberg sweinberg@matrixgroupinc.net Senior Publisher Jessica Potter jpotter@matrixgroupinc.net Editor-in-Chief Shannon Savory ssavory@matrixgroupinc.net Senior Editor Alexandra Kozub akozub@matrixgroupinc.net Editor / Social Media Manager Jenna Collignon / Paul Adair Finance / Administration Lloyd Weinberg, Nathan Redekop accounting@matrixgroupinc.net Director of Circulation & Distribution Lloyd Weinberg distribution@matrixgroupinc.net Sales Manager – Winnipeg Neil Gottfred Sales Manager – Hamilton Jeff Cash Sales Team Leader Colleen Bell Matrix Group Publishing Inc. 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As a pioneering inventor, a leader, and the first president of the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors (CADC), Phil dedicated his life to revolutionizing the industry and pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration. Phil was more than a leader; he was an inspiration and a guide, and his tenure as the CADC president marked a time of immense growth and progress in the industry. His commitment to safety and professionalism left a lasting legacy that remains firmly rooted in the heart of the commercial diving community. Innovation was at Phil’s core. His groundbreaking Newtsuit, an atmospheric diving suit, drastically increased the safety and capabilities of deep-sea divers, shifting the paradigm of commercial diving and ocean exploration. As the founder of Can-Dive Services and a co-founder of Oceaneering International, Phil introduced methods and technologies that have become standards within the industry. But Phil’s vision extended far beyond technology. His ambitious plan for an underwater habitat, ‘Vent Base Alpha,’ embodied his unyielding passion for the ocean and its mysteries. He dreamed not only of visiting the deep sea but of living within it, pushing the boundaries of what we believed possible. With Phil’s passing, we lose a giant of the diving world. But his legacy is enduring, and his spirit is inscribed on so many pieces of advanced diving technology and resonates in the regulations that keep divers safe. Phil’s name will undoubtably live on in the hearts of those he inspired to achieve more in our field. As we remember Phil Nuytten, we recall a man whose passion and vision propelled us further into the heart of our oceans. His enduring legacy serves as a beacon for future generations of underwater explorers and innovators, and his tireless quest for knowledge and exploration of the uncharted depths will continue to inspire us as we forge ahead in the magnificent underwater world he loved so much. Phil was more than a leader; he was an inspiration and a guide, and his tenure as the CADC president marked a time of immense growth and progress in the industry. A Salute to CADC’s First President - Phil Nuytten A Message from the Interim President of the CADC For more than 60 years, Phil Nuytten (Right) dedicated his life to revolutionizing the commercial diving industry and the boundaries of what could be accomplished under the waves. Photo courtesy of CanDivers Archives.9 up front This is one of those issues of CADC Magazine that changed its tone in a flash. The Canadian Association of Commercial Divers’ (CADC) very first president, Phil Nutten, passed away on May 13 after a brief illness. This news was a shock to say the least. Phil was more than just a past president – 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. One of Phil’s 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 ‘diver Phil Nuytten’ and your computer screen will reveal everything about this truly amazing man. But there is even more to know. 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’t always go as planned? How do we remember Phil? Our article ‘Remembering Phil’ provides some personal insights of the man behind the glint of his awards – as a diver sees it – 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 – or you don’t. Doug Elsey, P.Eng. CADC Executive Director PHOTO CREDIT: DougElsey.com In this issue In the magazine’s cover story, ‘Diving into the Labour Pool,’ 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’t for everyone but for those willing to embrace it, it’s a job that can take you places. In the article, ‘Broad Horizons: Career Advancements in the World of Commercial Diving,’ 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. In the feature, ‘Standby Divers: The Unsung Heroes of Commercial Diving,’ we learn more about the importance of the standby diver – those willing to jump beneath the waves to help their teammates at a moment’s notice – and why they are just as important today, than ever before. Founded in 1965, Dominion Divers out of Winnipeg is western Canada’s leading diving contractor. Specializing in underwater construction, maintenance and repairs, salvage, inspections, and underwater surveying services, this issue features Dominion Divers’ long history serving the industry from Manitoba and what might be on the horizon for the company. In the ‘Safety & Regulations’ update from David Parkes, CEO of the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC), we learn more about CSA’s 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. We want to give a little insight in to 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’t always go as planned? Notes from the Executive Director of the CADCNext >