Following a number of recent and avoidable diver deaths, and the publication of new IMCA Guidance, we are convening the industry with the goal of improving safety at a special one-day Technical Seminar.  

Delegates will hear from a range of industry and regulatory experts from SeaTec, the Singapore Shipping Association, the Singapore Ministry of ManpowerSubsea7, and Total Energies.

Attendees will be reminded of the real-life consequences of diving incidents, with Lewis Beddows sharing his story from the stage. Lewis will also be joined by his father Derek Beddows to explore the lessons learned from his diving accident in Las Palmas in December 2018.

In addition, guests will hear from IMCA CEO Iain Grainger, Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) President Phil Newsum, and Commercial Diving Association Singapore (CDAS) Chairman, Alexis Chee.

With thanks to platinum sponsors Smart Dives for their support.

Morning programme

Registration

08:0008:45Registration

Lobby Area

Tea, coffee, and light snacks on arrival.

Safety briefing

08:5009:00Safety briefing

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Safety briefing from Marina Bay Sands staff.

Welcome from IMCA

09:0009:10Welcome from IMCA

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Iain Grainger shares IMCA's commitment to stop scuba diving on UWSH projects.

Welcome from IMCA

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Welcome from ADCI

09:1009:20Welcome from ADCI

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Phil Newsum shares ADCI's commitment to stop scuba diving on UWSH projects.

Welcome from ADCI

Phil Newsum

ADCI | Executive Director

Keynote: Commissioner for Workplace Safety

09:2009:35Keynote: Commissioner for Workplace Safety

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Keynote: Commissioner for Workplace Safety

Silas Sng

Ministry of Manpower, Singapore | Commissioner for Workplace Safety

The commercial diving safety journey in Singapore

09:3510:00The commercial diving safety journey in Singapore

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

The commercial diving safety journey in Singapore

Alexis Chee

Commercial Diving Association Singapore (CDAS) | Chairman

Coffee break

10:0010:45Coffee break

Lobby area

Refreshments and networking opportunities.

Underwater Ship Husbandry in Singapore

10:4511:10Underwater Ship Husbandry in Singapore

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Underwater Ship Husbandry in Singapore

Desmond Goh

GAC Singapore | QHSSE Manager

UWSH cleaning / brush carts / use of ROVs for UWSH cleaning ops

11:1011:35UWSH cleaning / brush carts / use of ROVs for UWSH cleaning ops

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

UWSH cleaning / brush carts / use of ROVs for UWSH cleaning ops

Nick Laker

SeaTec | Operations Director, Underwater

Trust nothing, check everything

11:3512:00Trust nothing, check everything

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Trust nothing, check everything

Simon Binstead

Subsea7 | Diving Operations Authority

Enforcement action taken in Singapore

12:0012:25Enforcement action taken in Singapore

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Enforcement action taken in Singapore

Darren Loh

Ministry of Manpower, Singapore | Senior Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate

Networking lunch

12:2513:40Networking lunch

Lobby area

Buffet lunch and networking opportunities.

Afternoon programme

Lewis’s Story: How bad it gets when it all goes wrong

13:4014:50Lewis’s Story: How bad it gets when it all goes wrong

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Lewis Beddows shares his story. Derek Beddows covers the lessons learnt.

Lewis’s Story: How bad it gets when it all goes wrong

Lewis Beddows

| Former Diver

Lewis’s Story: How bad it gets when it all goes wrong

Derek Beddows

Archer Knight | Director of Diving Safety

Beddows' Q&A

14:5015:05Beddows' Q&A

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Beddows' Q&A

Lewis Beddows

| Former Diver

Beddows' Q&A

Derek Beddows

Archer Knight | Director of Diving Safety

Coffee Break

15:0515:50Coffee Break

Lobby area

Refreshments and networking opportunities.

Emergency Response: planning and practice

15:5016:40Emergency Response: planning and practice

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

ADCI 's Executive Director shares their preferred approach to emergency response.

Emergency Response: planning and practice

Phil Newsum

ADCI | Executive Director

UWSH from an operators’ perspective

16:1516:40UWSH from an operators’ perspective

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

UWSH from an operators’ perspective

Jord Lucas

TOTAL Energies | Head of Underwater Operations

Q&A: Panel discussion with all speakers

16:4017:10Q&A: Panel discussion with all speakers

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

The Day in summary

17:1017:15The Day in summary

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

Closing remarks

17:1517:30Closing remarks

Orchid Junior Ballroom (Level 4)

IMCA CEO closes the day's proceedings.

Closing remarks

Iain Grainger

IMCA | CEO

Networking reception

17:3018:30Networking reception

Lobby area

Event sponsors

Event details:

Marina Bay Sands,
10 Bayfront Avenue, 
Singapore 018956.

Venue website | Google Maps

Price: Free to the industry

IMCA contacts

Bill Chilton

Bill Chilton

Diving Manager

Jim Cullen

Jim Cullen

Technical Director

The event is co-hosted by IMCAADCI, CDAS, and OCIMF. Owing to the event’s vital importance to diving safety, the seminar is open to anyone with a working interest in the topic. However, places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Please note that we will also hold an IMCA Asia Pacific Regional Meeting at the same venue on Wednesday 9 October 2024. Attendance is free to anyone working for an IMCA Member and registration is now open.