i am attending ocean corpes in houston when I get out of the army I am padi open water now and planing to get master diver before I get out I am also a service welder for going on 9 years. is there any advise you can give me before I go
@benandtinagilbert I went to Ocean Corp. Don't waste time and money with recreational certs as it means nothing in the commercial biz. The Ocean Corp wasnt a bad school. Expensive though. I would try to start in the spring time. As far as the biz goes you must realize that to make decent money you will have to spend at least 8 months out of the year sitting on a boat working 12+ hours a day. On land in the shop you will only make minimum wages. My opinion, if you are a family man reconsider.
@benandtinagilbert Most of the diving you see on youtube is in ideal conditions. A great part of diving you cant see a thing due to the mud, especially in the gulf of mexico. Imagine scuba diving with duct tape on your mask. Alot of guys come on because of the "glory" of the job. And most leave when they realize there isn't any. The average career span is 5 years. Several of those years you won't even be diving but working as a tender for much less money. Statistically speaking, you will quit.
ok, i just graduated dive school and im getting ready to go to the gulf. I wan to apply with Cal Dive Whats a good company to work for and what can I expect. I am a DMT and I can't make up my mind. Should I stay here and work as a hyperbaric tech and EMT, or go to the GOM ? tell me what you think
Not a lot of beans to spill really, we anylise the hell out of projects/operations before starting them and try to weed out the hazards. Accidents do happen though - they always will.
One of the most common 'Badges of Honour' is a missing finger or part of one. Diver's have a tendency to poke their fingers into pipe flange holes and faces when they KNOW there is a possibility the pipes may move - quickly. If something is stuck in a gap poke it out with your knife, welding rod... anything but your fingers!
@Berkcam as a 18 year old and thinking of starting school into welding and than into underwater welding...is that considered a good move..cuz no videos or sites talk about time on the job..they get into some dangers but not very indepth. and well obv i gotta think about future and a family,due to my interested in many trades i was wondering if underwater welding is not the right way i should take if u have any other suggests on trades i should look at id be glad to hear
i am attending ocean corpes in houston when I get out of the army I am padi open water now and planing to get master diver before I get out I am also a service welder for going on 9 years. is there any advise you can give me before I go
benandtinagilbert 11 months ago
@benandtinagilbert I went to Ocean Corp. Don't waste time and money with recreational certs as it means nothing in the commercial biz. The Ocean Corp wasnt a bad school. Expensive though. I would try to start in the spring time. As far as the biz goes you must realize that to make decent money you will have to spend at least 8 months out of the year sitting on a boat working 12+ hours a day. On land in the shop you will only make minimum wages. My opinion, if you are a family man reconsider.
thybigballs 7 months ago
@benandtinagilbert Most of the diving you see on youtube is in ideal conditions. A great part of diving you cant see a thing due to the mud, especially in the gulf of mexico. Imagine scuba diving with duct tape on your mask. Alot of guys come on because of the "glory" of the job. And most leave when they realize there isn't any. The average career span is 5 years. Several of those years you won't even be diving but working as a tender for much less money. Statistically speaking, you will quit.
thybigballs 7 months ago
Biggest fish you've run into?
OogleManiac 1 year ago
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ok, i just graduated dive school and im getting ready to go to the gulf. I wan to apply with Cal Dive Whats a good company to work for and what can I expect. I am a DMT and I can't make up my mind. Should I stay here and work as a hyperbaric tech and EMT, or go to the GOM ? tell me what you think
sploc310 2 years ago
makes me want to learn this fine craft...
tell me,are there alot of accidents at work?
do guys die alot at this job...it looks cool,
but REAL fuggin dangerous...c'mon, spill the beans man!!
:o)
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00MORDRED 3 years ago
Not a lot of beans to spill really, we anylise the hell out of projects/operations before starting them and try to weed out the hazards. Accidents do happen though - they always will.
Berkcam 3 years ago
what would be a common CD accident?
god forbid they happen of course.
it does look high tech!! you guys got your
stuff together.
dive safe,I LOVE THE SOUND TRACK!!
sweet.
00MORDRED 3 years ago
One of the most common 'Badges of Honour' is a missing finger or part of one. Diver's have a tendency to poke their fingers into pipe flange holes and faces when they KNOW there is a possibility the pipes may move - quickly. If something is stuck in a gap poke it out with your knife, welding rod... anything but your fingers!
Berkcam 3 years ago
holy shit. i need ma fingas for playin bagpipes!!
thanks for your time Berkam!
5*****
:o)
00MORDRED 3 years ago
@Berkcam Basically ask yourself "would you stick your dick in there?" if the answer is no, then dont stick your finger in there lol
mbrennan39 1 year ago
@Berkcam as a 18 year old and thinking of starting school into welding and than into underwater welding...is that considered a good move..cuz no videos or sites talk about time on the job..they get into some dangers but not very indepth. and well obv i gotta think about future and a family,due to my interested in many trades i was wondering if underwater welding is not the right way i should take if u have any other suggests on trades i should look at id be glad to hear
evanemac 1 year ago
Wow! You guys are like real life Dirk Pitts. Awesome but it must be really hard working underwater.
StinkyKnobcheese 4 years ago 2
Yeah like in Raise the Titanic. Good book.
cnthunder9 3 years ago