Thanks, very interesting. The pay rates have obviously been pretty stagnant for many years. I was commercial diving in the North Sea, Norwegian sector for the most part, between 1973 and 1983. I was air and bounce diving 73 to 77, and then sat diving. I worked for Subsea Offshore /Subsea Dolphin and Comex Norge. We were offshore for often times for as long as the job took. and although a sat module was usually 30 days + decompression, bell runs were a minimum of 10 / 12 hours, often up to 16 hours..in a two man bell…..health and safety hadn’t been invented back then. The pirates were very similar to the figures you are quoting in the video..but it was relatively a lot more money. Equally, it has to be remembered that we lost an awful lot of guys back then through death or injury.. Thanks once again..a good channel 👍
If i become commercial diver and i wanted to work in acqaculture industry and i don't have any knowledge of that industry so how do I get knowledge about this industry please help
It's the risks and unfortunately the casualties that your generation went through that has helped the industry grow into a more safety consious version of itself with redundancey systems and risk controls. For that I thank you all. But on that note, they've probably invested all that extra money into safety so the pays haven't grown with the industry. Inflation is a thorn in our arses.
Wage stagnation is absolutely real, fortunately the newest generation of zoomer divers are forcing it back up. Companies can’t hire tenders for less than $20 at the bare minimum, experienced divers realize they are only making a few bucks more than tenders and start applying pressure, wages as a whole start to grow. Ideally by 2030 (assuming inflation doesn’t keep outpacing it) rates will be back to the same level of bank they were in the 70s-90s
I earn that as a pipeline controller.... sitting at a desk... I control the pipelines you weld underwater. 65$/hr.... over time day is 2x + 2x for commute time = 2200 per day sitting at a desk.
I'm a railroad conductor and I'm making 821.51 a day for moving a train 347 miles. Most of the time it's 2 days on and 2 days off. I have over 29 years of service with 6 weeks of paid vacation and 11 paid leave days. I average over $170.000 a year and even though I have a Jr. College degree that I don't use , It was on the job training and then had to work lower paying jobs till I had enough seniority to hold a pool turn to another crew change point. The Railroad pays for the hotel and 2 meals then if I'm still not called after 16 hours I get held away pay at $ 35 an hour till I'm called to take a train back to my home terminal.
It doesn't pay worth a sh*t. If you are lucky to get into SAT diving you will make some good money, but that money is short lived, because SAT isn't a regular occurrence. The problem is there is a bunch of diving schools out there that flood the market with new divers almost every month. Expect about 20 bucks an hour or so.
@Jon Campo Jon, you may have had a bad run but theres no need to make speculative comments like that. I know a lot of divers that have developed successful careers. Those are the people that have worked hard and persisted with their own professional development. But because the industry is not an easy one to work in, only about 20-30% of those who start diving are still doing it 10 years later. I think it speaks for their personal determination.
@@slemgurt2 especially since your health may suffer greatly being unable to exercise that much, and get quality food. also what about health insurance?
Thanks! And good question. An "expat" or "expatriate" diver is a term that often refers to professionals or skilled workers taking positions outside their home country, either independently or sent abroad by their employers or companies. If you were to take an international diving job in the Middle East and you were a UK citizen, you would be an expat diver. A lot of company's around will employ expats to do speciality dive work offshore rather than use local guys. Theres an exception to this like the USA, or Malaysia, where they focus on using locals to fill positions. I hope that clarifies it for you.
Median price in the USA is $19.03, maximum is $36. I almost went this route but the numbers didn't seem correct, everyone talked BIG, but then when I saw government statistics I realised I'm being fed BS.
Great channel. I'm a military and I have only 30 days of vacations at my country (Brazil). If wasn't that, I'd like very interested in working at this profession. I feel like a fish in water and that kind of job would be amazing (I bet). Of course, like you said at video, very difficult, but still very interesting. Congrats and keep posting, keep posting :)
There's plenty of ex-servicemen successfully working in this industry. There's something about an element of danger that they're drawn to, like a moth to a flame. Could be worth a look if you ever change careers.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ thx for the answer. I'd like to know more. Can you give me a messenger contact (Viber, Whatsapp, Facebook or Instagram) or another way to talk with you guys? Desire you the best ;)
Maybe, but if you do your time, get a solid offshore career going, you earn those wages in 6 months. The other 6 months you have off to do what you like. It's all about the lifestyle. Then there's the paid travel too.
Subscribed Great information 👍 Can you please tell me where I can do the course of commercial diving and later sat diving because there is no school for commercial diving in India. Which country school is better for my future and I want to work on North sea . Is it easy to find their job for foreigner. Please reply. And hats off you are doing a great job 🤟
I am 1* diver and i am interested in experiencing more at diving and getting a commercial diving course when i am able to do it. And your video gave me nice ideas that will help me in the future. Thank you so much and greetings from Turkey 👋🏻
i got a query about diving. A guy told me that nowadays the rig jobs are running low because of the less crude oil price and they are not hiring much people for working as diver. And the use of ROV equipments its hard to get a job because they are doing most of the works with the ROV. What's your opinion about the this. Is it really hard to get a job until we don't know a guy who working as a diver.
It's true, networking is a huge part in getting work. Persistence is the other ingredient. If you put yourself out there and are relentless about it, work will come. ROV's are handy but don't have the same agility as a person with two hands and a bag of senses. Usually ROV intervention is designed with deep water in mind. ROV's cant install spools (pipeline connections) or reach valves in old well heads. Remember, most subsea assets are old and not designed to be compatible with ROV's. Installation, maintenance and deconstruction is mostly divers work. ROV's are ideal for visual inspection and survey. As soon as something needs to be physically done, divers are more efficient.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Thanks for informations, now 21 year old iam going to start my career after several months can you give me some sujjestions from your side.
I would say most take a student loan if they're entering the industry in their younger years. Those who have previously had a career or who have family support may have other options.
I'm HVAC, and I have a guaranteed 40 hrs. Plus benefits. My base rate is 34hr. And that's low for my state... why risk your life for 17- 28? Seems like a horrible risk/reward prospect. I get its sounds cool and it wets the women.. but damn I don't get it..
I just gave a conservative average as there are people from all around the world that will watch this video, different regions pay different wages. $400-600 is a deck rate. You get an hourly rate for 24 hours a day on top of that. Anywhere between $15 to $25p/hr.
I know plenty of sat divers making 1200 a day with both of those rates combined. So thats technically $1200 day rate. If you can do better than that do that instead.
All depends on location and experience. If you can go international and go to sat school after dive school you can make a decent money(I don’t know the amount) but you don’t need to put in the years of experience. Experienced 15+ year divers in the Gulf of Mexico 15 years ago were naming their price around 1400-1800 a day. They were also putting new diver III’s in at 350-400 a day. Not sure what the rate is in 2024.
Hey, im interested in do the commercial diving course, and the NDT course. My plan is to sat dive 4x a year, and the rest of the time work in NDT. Is that possible? Can i have these 2 jobs?
Yes I am currently doing that. I work for Acuren Inspections for my NDT work and Underwater technology services as my dive company. I contract with both companies and am currently in Montana for NDT work this job will be over in 3 days ill be heading home for 2 or 3 days and heading out on a dive job.
Don’t listen to this with reference to the earnings. It’s a 365 day salary potential. You might get a couple of days. You might get a month. Over seas for example you might get. 12 month contract. Think of it like the construction business. Some good some bad. If the weather blows up you’ll be off. You’ll find yourself always on the phone looking for work. You might earn a good day rate in SAT in the North Sea. But if you only get a couple of months work. Your earning big bucks. Do it for the experience. Not for the earnings. I worked offshore from 1977 - 1997. Then back offshore in 2012 top side. Subsea inspection engineer (3.4U) Norwegian sector
Having any sort of hands on experience, be it a trade or something like construction helps but is not overly necessary. High school diploma is enough to give you the skills in math and textbook learning to pass the course. Then just go get a occupational dive medical, open water dive ticket and you'll be ready to start commercial training.
How does this work? Do you have to be qualified as a welder or something else as well? Gor example- if you’re qualified as a welder- do you charge for double expertise: diving separately and welding separately?
Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Some jobs require welding skills but the majority not. All you need is a commercial dive certificate to be a diver.... And some common sense. If you want to weld underwater for anything other than tacking a few anodes on then U/W welding is a whole different set of training and certification.
Yeah man, not an easy task at all. Actually, it doesn't really get any easier years down the track. The only advantage is you've built up a directory of contacts.
@Nero Machiavelli ROV's (Remote Operated Vehicles) are becoming more and more advanced and subsea infrastructure is being engineered to be compatible with ROV's but in reality, they don't have a sense of feel and touch. They lack the same peripheral vision and situational awareness. Divers can work faster and more effectively to getting a job done and that has a huge impact on the cost of the project. At the moment, ROV's are used for very basic tasks that complement dive work, or very deep work that a diver could not do. In regard to veterans, all industries will have experienced guys, and yes, they may be the first choice for a job compared to someone with less experience but everyone has to start somewhere. They were once rookies too. I would say it is a saturated market for divers at the moment but, if it's something you've always wanted to do then you should go ahead and do it. Btw, underwater welding takes up a very small portion of dive work,
Mortality for sat divers in Australia is shocking and getting worse. Fed has removed most of the restrictions on employers and we all know the CEO doesn't give a fuck about expendable grunts working under contracts with waivers. Get a sales job or lean a trade. You can just dive for fun, kids.
Google is a good place to start. Looking for training courses that provide certificates that are IMCA approved. Generally, commercial diving levels are; Level 1 - Scuba Level 2 - SSBA 30m (Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus) Level 3 - SSBA 50m (offshore requirement) Level 4 - Mixed Gas, Closed Bell Saturation Diver
Hey mate, I’m an ex-Navy medic. Currently working as a trade qualified Diesel fitter in North Queensland. I still have my paramedic registration and have done a bit of dive med in the navy. I’ve done a lot of diving and want to go pro. I think I’m a good candidate with my background and want to go pro.... however I’m colourblind. Will this effect me?
Honestly I kind of doubt it, when you get that far down there the water filters out most colors and you see everything in shades of blue and green, so I feel like color might be kind of irrelevant, not sure though.
Hey, I am 19 years old. I am thinking to join this wordt by becoming a freelance diver but i have to quit studying for my bachelor. I also live in Belgium. So is it smart to guit that and start a career in this world? maybe you have the answers ?:)
😂 I guess.... If you spend all year in the bin... Or your extremely lucky to get on a job that pays $3500 per day. Sure $400k could be made if you're able to work in Australia or the UK but is not a fair representation of what the industry is paying outside of those countries/unions.
@@warriors81 I'm not 100% sure as I've not looked into it but I would assume there is a conversion ticket that can be done. It's best to contact a comercial dive school in Canada and ask
I did my Offshore Air course in New Zealand, my Saturation course in Marseille, France. It doesn't really matter where you get your course done. So long as it's an accredited qualification, it will open up doors for international work.
I concur with that advice. If you do decide to do it you have to really love diving so you look back on your life and couldn’t think of doing anything else. Even if you survive unscathed you are likely going to have a lot of health issues later like chronic fatigue or migraines that can necessarily be pinned down to you diving. That will take its toll on your bank balance.
Cda divers institute it’s a 5 month program in Jacksonville Florida and they offer a visa so you could go to school in the United States but you have to return after you graduate
@@contrabandvideos2386 Thanks, I might take a look at that to see if the program is recognized even here in Italy since I can't stay in the USA after the school.
Everyone's prospective might be different but I'd say 3-5 years inshore experience. At least minimum another +2 years as an offshore air diver before doing Sat. The more experience you have, the more prepared you'll probably be for the next level. Each level is a big step up in the quality and type of work.
A Dive Master cert is a recreational certificate, not a commercial ticket. I couldn't tell you how much you might earn with it but my guess is little to nothing. If you want to follow recreational as a career path, look into instructing.
Only really in the USA do people get hired as a tender. Most other countries will hire you as a diver and you work as both. Because it's not a system I've worked in, I couldn't guess what the rates would be other than around minimum wage or just above. But remember, those first few jobs are more about experience and skill development so the value lies there.
(late reply) I've been doing my research and there are commercial diving schools around the us they aren't really that common but I'm aware of schools being in New Jersey South Carolina Florida Texas and I think California and you got to know what type of commercial diving you want to do off shore inland nuclear etc... this is just what I know from my research because I'm aiming to become a future diver.
Indeed, but I have to offer realistic point of view for the masses. Like I said. UK, Norway, Dutch, Australia sectors etc. You can definitely make beyond $200K, if the work is there.
Damn so much risk... you can earn more writing code and doing tech without the risk or education expenses....I guess something you do that you enjoy, seems a hard and risky way to not earn that much cash comparatively. Though outdoors, on boats and travel, seems like a great adventure. Probably healthier than sitting at a keyboard too. :-\
All you've said is precisely why people get into the industry. Plus, it's a great way to experience what its like to be in a seemingly alien environment. - aquanaut. Also some are better at working with their brains in an academic sense, others are better with their hands. Thanks for your comment!
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Live to work or work to live indeed. Always fascinated me... though I honestly thought the pay was at least double what you outlined.
Some people say that the software engineering industry is oversturated by this point and that theres not much future in it anymore. I wanted to go to a bootcamp but now im doubtful
@@fourthz4460 Nope. EVERYTHING uses software. Everything. Software is used to make software. It's like knowing how to type on a keyboard. Essential skill.
I'm trying to help people to help themselves. I recommend networking, get on LinkedIn, email companies consistently, cold calling and door knocking. What ever you can to get work. Then when you do, work your ass off and become an asset to the team so they keep asking you back.
280 a day Inland ? 😆😆. No man…. Most companies I’ve checked into pay around 14-20’ per hour. Unless you’re Union or government contracts Navy SWRMC or something inland pays trash in the states.
@@shanerichardson3733 that’s nice. I’m offshore currently, no diving really anymore all ROV in the Gulf. See dive boats from time to time but super rare now….
Is the $1.2mil? Or $120,000? Good to know what the rates are like in the US. Just goes to show the differences with rates depending on what region/country you work in.
Know some satdivers in Norway. They have a day rate of 2 438,14$ When they are in saturation. I work as a comersial diver and have $60.23 an hour Finished school 19 July 2020.
I can't say that any one school would be better than the other if they all offer the same end result. I would look into cost, as some charge different fees. Location, do they offer boarding options? Student reviews, what previous students thought about their experiences. And finally, gear, what gear do they have, does it look well maintained? You should be able to find most of that information with a quick Google search.
They are charging 10,000 pounds for 9 week course which includes scuba 30 mt, HSE part 1,3,4 commercial nitrox, emergency air chamber operator, first aid and O2 provider
There is one more option (BS divers diving academy ) is situated in South Africa cape Town the offer same course buts it's of 12 weeks and they are charging almost half which includes accommodation
If you watch to the end, you'll find that $200k could be possible to the small percentage of divers that succeed to have a successful Saturation diving career. I personally know divers that earn more than that consistently. But as I also said, your experiences within the industry might be different so take it with a grain of salt
@@melbinthomas9315 Hi Melbin, I've worked in many countries in my career which are; New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, U.A.E, U.S.A (Alaska), India & Indonesia so far. I'm hoping to get a few more under my belt in the years to come.
@@melbinthomas9315 Yes, I studied an IMCA approved course and yes, I work offshore. PADI is a recreational dive ticket and not recognized in the Commercial Dive industry other than as a prerequisite to starting your training. IMCA is internationally recognized for Commercial Diving apart from in America and a few other countries.They have their own regulations, certification and training schemes. There are 4 levels of qualification in the IMCA approved training system. Onshore SCUBA to 30msw, Onshore Air SSBA (Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus) to 30msw, Offshore Air SSBA to 50msw and Mixed Gas Closed Bell Saturation. I hope that answers your question. If you would like anymore information, I have a contact email on my TH-cam (About) page.
Fuck i didnt know how little you guys actually make. Their are braindead idiots on Wallstreet who do fuck all making 2 or 3 x that just because theyve been promoted to a position where they cant fuck anything up
@@CommercialDivingFAQRadical being the key word here. I have quite a few SAT diver friends and they all live radical lives, adrenalin junkies, think skydiving and the likes. Commercial diving can be dangerous if you can't keep a cool head and I reckon they either need more adrenalin or an outlet. Asked one of them at the age of 50 what he would do if his body says no more and his response was "well then I can just as well die".
Really educational. Have never dived but was very curious. You men are heroes! Thanks and respect!
Thanks, very interesting. The pay rates have obviously been pretty stagnant for many years. I was commercial diving in the North Sea, Norwegian sector for the most part, between 1973 and 1983. I was air and bounce diving 73 to 77, and then sat diving. I worked for Subsea Offshore /Subsea Dolphin and Comex Norge. We were offshore for often times for as long as the job took. and although a sat module was usually 30 days + decompression, bell runs were a minimum of 10 / 12 hours, often up to 16 hours..in a two man bell…..health and safety hadn’t been invented back then. The pirates were very similar to the figures you are quoting in the video..but it was relatively a lot more money. Equally, it has to be remembered that we lost an awful lot of guys back then through death or injury.. Thanks once again..a good channel 👍
If i become commercial diver and i wanted to work in acqaculture industry and i don't have any knowledge of that industry so how do I get knowledge about this industry please help
It's the risks and unfortunately the casualties that your generation went through that has helped the industry grow into a more safety consious version of itself with redundancey systems and risk controls. For that I thank you all. But on that note, they've probably invested all that extra money into safety so the pays haven't grown with the industry. Inflation is a thorn in our arses.
Right there with you, worked Subsea myself
Wage stagnation is absolutely real, fortunately the newest generation of zoomer divers are forcing it back up. Companies can’t hire tenders for less than $20 at the bare minimum, experienced divers realize they are only making a few bucks more than tenders and start applying pressure, wages as a whole start to grow. Ideally by 2030 (assuming inflation doesn’t keep outpacing it) rates will be back to the same level of bank they were in the 70s-90s
I earn that as a pipeline controller.... sitting at a desk... I control the pipelines you weld underwater. 65$/hr.... over time day is 2x + 2x for commute time = 2200 per day sitting at a desk.
chemical plant?
I'm a railroad conductor and I'm making 821.51 a day for moving a train 347 miles. Most of the time it's 2 days on and 2 days off. I have over 29 years of service with 6 weeks of paid vacation and 11 paid leave days. I average over $170.000 a year and even though I have a Jr. College degree that I don't use , It was on the job training and then had to work lower paying jobs till I had enough seniority to hold a pool turn to another crew change point. The Railroad pays for the hotel and 2 meals then if I'm still not called after 16 hours I get held away pay at $ 35 an hour till I'm called to take a train back to my home terminal.
It doesn't pay worth a sh*t. If you are lucky to get into SAT diving you will make some good money, but that money is short lived, because SAT isn't a regular occurrence. The problem is there is a bunch of diving schools out there that flood the market with new divers almost every month. Expect about 20 bucks an hour or so.
Yep
New sub, I want to become a sat diver, and starting to do research now.
It's a rewarding career if you invest time into getting the experience needed for Sat
Thanks for the sub too. New content out soon
Very intersting i love commercial diving. I didnt know that diving pays off so well
It's a great career if you're persistent and work hard to get up the ladder.
@Jon Campo Jon, you may have had a bad run but theres no need to make speculative comments like that. I know a lot of divers that have developed successful careers. Those are the people that have worked hard and persisted with their own professional development. But because the industry is not an easy one to work in, only about 20-30% of those who start diving are still doing it 10 years later. I think it speaks for their personal determination.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ am interested in. Diving. ..Can u please guide me what all things to be taken care before i join the course
USD 50k annually is extremely low salary compared with the high risk and the tight conditions lol.. Respect for the people doing it though!
@@slemgurt2 especially since your health may suffer greatly being unable to exercise that much, and get quality food. also what about health insurance?
Great video man, just a question. What does ”expat diver” mean?
Is that when you f.e work for 3 weeks and then have 3 weeks off?
Thanks! And good question. An "expat" or "expatriate" diver is a term that often refers to professionals or skilled workers taking positions outside their home country, either independently or sent abroad by their employers or companies. If you were to take an international diving job in the Middle East and you were a UK citizen, you would be an expat diver. A lot of company's around will employ expats to do speciality dive work offshore rather than use local guys. Theres an exception to this like the USA, or Malaysia, where they focus on using locals to fill positions. I hope that clarifies it for you.
I love in Trinidad and wanna do this kind of job......
Median price in the USA is $19.03, maximum is $36. I almost went this route but the numbers didn't seem correct, everyone talked BIG, but then when I saw government statistics I realised I'm being fed BS.
Great channel. I'm a military and I have only 30 days of vacations at my country (Brazil). If wasn't that, I'd like very interested in working at this profession. I feel like a fish in water and that kind of job would be amazing (I bet). Of course, like you said at video, very difficult, but still very interesting. Congrats and keep posting, keep posting :)
There's plenty of ex-servicemen successfully working in this industry. There's something about an element of danger that they're drawn to, like a moth to a flame. Could be worth a look if you ever change careers.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ thx for the answer. I'd like to know more. Can you give me a messenger contact (Viber, Whatsapp, Facebook or Instagram) or another way to talk with you guys? Desire you the best ;)
Fantastic channel, thanks for the help mate!
Thanks! Glad you took some value from it.
Subscribed. Amazing info. And my cousin is also a diver.
Glad you got some value from it :) Thanks for the sub!
Only just found your channel! Great video mate..
Damn make more in the elevator trade comercial diving looks fun though
Maybe, but if you do your time, get a solid offshore career going, you earn those wages in 6 months. The other 6 months you have off to do what you like. It's all about the lifestyle. Then there's the paid travel too.
Are u sure?
@@Dersh77 that is a 100% accurate statement. I did it for 9 years
How did you get into it? im 18 and really interested @davidskains4859
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Can you please tell me where I can do the course of commercial diving and later sat diving because there is no school for commercial diving in India. Which country school is better for my future and I want to work on North sea . Is it easy to find their job for foreigner.
Please reply.
And hats off you are doing a great job 🤟
bro yur wattsapp
You'll have to train overseas. Look into courses providing HSE diving qualifications in the UK. Or alternatives in Norway for working in the North Sea
I am 1* diver and i am interested in experiencing more at diving and getting a commercial diving course when i am able to do it. And your video gave me nice ideas that will help me in the future. Thank you so much and greetings from Turkey 👋🏻
Thanks for watching! Good luck for your career if you decide to go for it.
Good explanation, but slightly less pay rate in the US.
i got a query about diving. A guy told me that nowadays the rig jobs are running low because of the less crude oil price and they are not hiring much people for working as diver. And the use of ROV equipments its hard to get a job because they are doing most of the works with the ROV.
What's your opinion about the this. Is it really hard to get a job until we don't know a guy who working as a diver.
It's true, networking is a huge part in getting work. Persistence is the other ingredient. If you put yourself out there and are relentless about it, work will come. ROV's are handy but don't have the same agility as a person with two hands and a bag of senses. Usually ROV intervention is designed with deep water in mind. ROV's cant install spools (pipeline connections) or reach valves in old well heads. Remember, most subsea assets are old and not designed to be compatible with ROV's. Installation, maintenance and deconstruction is mostly divers work. ROV's are ideal for visual inspection and survey. As soon as something needs to be physically done, divers are more efficient.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Thanks for informations, now 21 year old iam going to start my career after several months can you give me some sujjestions from your side.
@@devasiasebastian2768 hello. I'm also from india where are you going to study commercial diving?
@@musicalvibes764 not decided yet bro,
@@devasiasebastian2768 ok
Any advise for aspiring divers on financing their initial training?
I would say most take a student loan if they're entering the industry in their younger years. Those who have previously had a career or who have family support may have other options.
Yeah save your money it's not worth it
I'm HVAC, and I have a guaranteed 40 hrs. Plus benefits. My base rate is 34hr. And that's low for my state... why risk your life for 17- 28? Seems like a horrible risk/reward prospect. I get its sounds cool and it wets the women.. but damn I don't get it..
$400USD per sat day. No wonder the industry is screwed.
I just gave a conservative average as there are people from all around the world that will watch this video, different regions pay different wages. $400-600 is a deck rate. You get an hourly rate for 24 hours a day on top of that. Anywhere between $15 to $25p/hr.
I know plenty of sat divers making 1200 a day with both of those rates combined. So thats technically $1200 day rate. If you can do better than that do that instead.
That's crap was $2400 day in Australia 15 years ago
Lol I make double that as a union diver. Glad I didn’t go offshore. Fuck being a tender bitch making $15/h.
All depends on location and experience. If you can go international and go to sat school after dive school you can make a decent money(I don’t know the amount) but you don’t need to put in the years of experience. Experienced 15+ year divers in the Gulf of Mexico 15 years ago were naming their price around 1400-1800 a day. They were also putting new diver III’s in at 350-400 a day. Not sure what the rate is in 2024.
You damn sure didn't sugar coat that information to anyone.
Hey, im interested in do the commercial diving course, and the NDT course. My plan is to sat dive 4x a year, and the rest of the time work in NDT. Is that possible? Can i have these 2 jobs?
Yes I am currently doing that. I work for Acuren Inspections for my NDT work and Underwater technology services as my dive company. I contract with both companies and am currently in Montana for NDT work this job will be over in 3 days ill be heading home for 2 or 3 days and heading out on a dive job.
Don’t listen to this with reference to the earnings. It’s a 365 day salary potential. You might get a couple of days. You might get a month. Over seas for example you might get. 12 month contract. Think of it like the construction business. Some good some bad. If the weather blows up you’ll be off. You’ll find yourself always on the phone looking for work. You might earn a good day rate in SAT in the North Sea. But if you only get a couple of months work. Your earning big bucks. Do it for the experience. Not for the earnings. I worked offshore from 1977 - 1997. Then back offshore in 2012 top side. Subsea inspection engineer (3.4U) Norwegian sector
The best channel!!Thanks👍
Awesome :) cheers!
i have a question, what should be your scholar path if you want to get into commercial diving?
Having any sort of hands on experience, be it a trade or something like construction helps but is not overly necessary. High school diploma is enough to give you the skills in math and textbook learning to pass the course. Then just go get a occupational dive medical, open water dive ticket and you'll be ready to start commercial training.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ ok thank you!
Does saturation diving wear on your body? Is it bad for you long term? Met a retired diver in thailand, he said it fucks your body up.
Yes
How does this work? Do you have to be qualified as a welder or something else as well?
Gor example- if you’re qualified as a welder- do you charge for double expertise: diving separately and welding separately?
Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Some jobs require welding skills but the majority not. All you need is a commercial dive certificate to be a diver.... And some common sense. If you want to weld underwater for anything other than tacking a few anodes on then U/W welding is a whole different set of training and certification.
Big risk big money!?. anywhere were stopping more underwater than at the site is never enough!
Nice one, Jed 👍
Must still be pretty tricky cracking your first job, even if it is local
Yeah man, not an easy task at all. Actually, it doesn't really get any easier years down the track. The only advantage is you've built up a directory of contacts.
@Nero Machiavelli ROV's (Remote Operated Vehicles) are becoming more and more advanced and subsea infrastructure is being engineered to be compatible with ROV's but in reality, they don't have a sense of feel and touch. They lack the same peripheral vision and situational awareness. Divers can work faster and more effectively to getting a job done and that has a huge impact on the cost of the project. At the moment, ROV's are used for very basic tasks that complement dive work, or very deep work that a diver could not do. In regard to veterans, all industries will have experienced guys, and yes, they may be the first choice for a job compared to someone with less experience but everyone has to start somewhere. They were once rookies too. I would say it is a saturated market for divers at the moment but, if it's something you've always wanted to do then you should go ahead and do it. Btw, underwater welding takes up a very small portion of dive work,
Mortality for sat divers in Australia is shocking and getting worse. Fed has removed most of the restrictions on employers and we all know the CEO doesn't give a fuck about expendable grunts working under contracts with waivers. Get a sales job or lean a trade. You can just dive for fun, kids.
Health is a major factor in this job, not to mention the general danger.
What are the required courses(technical) for commercial diving and saturation diving?
Google is a good place to start. Looking for training courses that provide certificates that are IMCA approved.
Generally, commercial diving levels are;
Level 1 - Scuba
Level 2 - SSBA 30m (Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus)
Level 3 - SSBA 50m (offshore requirement)
Level 4 - Mixed Gas, Closed Bell Saturation Diver
Hey mate, I’m an ex-Navy medic. Currently working as a trade qualified Diesel fitter in North Queensland. I still have my paramedic registration and have done a bit of dive med in the navy. I’ve done a lot of diving and want to go pro. I think I’m a good candidate with my background and want to go pro.... however I’m colourblind. Will this effect me?
Honestly I kind of doubt it, when you get that far down there the water filters out most colors and you see everything in shades of blue and green, so I feel like color might be kind of irrelevant, not sure though.
Have a diving medical and then you will see if you can but must be a certified Dr.
@@antsfur completed dive medical in the Navy with zero dramas
@@medic9544 you should be ok then but colour blindness is a test so phone up a diving dr. Ask him about it might save you some money
Oh hell yeah, bro!! I always wanted a job that could kill me..... I'm dead serious
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Hey, I am 19 years old. I am thinking to join this wordt by becoming a freelance diver but i have to quit studying for my bachelor. I also live in Belgium. So is it smart to guit that and start a career in this world? maybe you have the answers ?:)
Enough for Technics. Enough for me!
Great info mate
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This isnt very accurate. Saturation divers in 2023 can easily command over 400k usd a year if you work for supertankers or large companies like Jotun.
😂 I guess.... If you spend all year in the bin... Or your extremely lucky to get on a job that pays $3500 per day.
Sure $400k could be made if you're able to work in Australia or the UK but is not a fair representation of what the industry is paying outside of those countries/unions.
That's a bunch of crap. Been doing it 30 years and that is a fairytale.
@@zackmorgan4500 what a rude person you are. Yeah we are supposed to believe you ??
Nice ,informative video.where can i train to be a commercial diver ??? Am from kenya
Thanks for the feedback. I think there is a professional dive school in South Africa that would give you the correct qualifications to work globally.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ no schools in canada?
@@warriors81 yes there most definitely are commercial dive schools in Canada
@@CommercialDivingFAQ I can work there with my south african's course ?
@@warriors81 I'm not 100% sure as I've not looked into it but I would assume there is a conversion ticket that can be done. It's best to contact a comercial dive school in Canada and ask
Good info ! Thanks
Thanks for watching
Which course i choose to a diver
From where u have done your course which divining school
I did my Offshore Air course in New Zealand, my Saturation course in Marseille, France. It doesn't really matter where you get your course done. So long as it's an accredited qualification, it will open up doors for international work.
Nice video
Today one of my friends died under water 😢
And well informed 💛
Beers are on you next catch up g ;)
Maybe when I've cracked this TH-cam algorithm!
Very well done video :-)
🙏🏼 Thanks buddy, much appreciated 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Guys don’t do this career. Trust me. Yes it’s bad ass but it’s not worth it. Your body takes a huge toll and you feel the effects as you get older
I concur with that advice. If you do decide to do it you have to really love diving so you look back on your life and couldn’t think of doing anything else. Even if you survive unscathed you are likely going to have a lot of health issues later like chronic fatigue or migraines that can necessarily be pinned down to you diving. That will take its toll on your bank balance.
Hi, I'm Italian and I am interested in this career, do you know any reputable school in Italy that gives this kind of training?
Cda divers institute it’s a 5 month program in Jacksonville Florida and they offer a visa so you could go to school in the United States but you have to return after you graduate
@@contrabandvideos2386 Thanks, I might take a look at that to see if the program is recognized even here in Italy since I can't stay in the USA after the school.
is it possible for someone to start this kind of career on their 30's?
Yes
Absolutely, I made a video on what to consider when changing careers in your 30's or 40's. It's on my page, shouldn't be hard to find.
Yes sir. I'm 39 and getting a degree in Welding. I'd like to weld underwater restaurants and bedrooms at luxurious hotels.
How many hours is considered an experience in each category?
Everyone's prospective might be different but I'd say 3-5 years inshore experience. At least minimum another +2 years as an offshore air diver before doing Sat. The more experience you have, the more prepared you'll probably be for the next level. Each level is a big step up in the quality and type of work.
How much money we can earn with divemaster certificate in india.
A Dive Master cert is a recreational certificate, not a commercial ticket. I couldn't tell you how much you might earn with it but my guess is little to nothing. If you want to follow recreational as a career path, look into instructing.
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What about tender trainee jobs?
Only really in the USA do people get hired as a tender. Most other countries will hire you as a diver and you work as both. Because it's not a system I've worked in, I couldn't guess what the rates would be other than around minimum wage or just above. But remember, those first few jobs are more about experience and skill development so the value lies there.
where did you get your training?
(late reply) I've been doing my research and there are commercial diving schools around the us they aren't really that common but I'm aware of schools being in New Jersey South Carolina Florida Texas and I think California and you got to know what type of commercial diving you want to do off shore inland nuclear etc... this is just what I know from my research because I'm aiming to become a future diver.
Some guys make a whole lot more than $160 k a year.
Indeed, but I have to offer realistic point of view for the masses. Like I said. UK, Norway, Dutch, Australia sectors etc. You can definitely make beyond $200K, if the work is there.
Damn so much risk... you can earn more writing code and doing tech without the risk or education expenses....I guess something you do that you enjoy, seems a hard and risky way to not earn that much cash comparatively. Though outdoors, on boats and travel, seems like a great adventure. Probably healthier than sitting at a keyboard too. :-\
All you've said is precisely why people get into the industry. Plus, it's a great way to experience what its like to be in a seemingly alien environment. - aquanaut. Also some are better at working with their brains in an academic sense, others are better with their hands. Thanks for your comment!
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Live to work or work to live indeed. Always fascinated me... though I honestly thought the pay was at least double what you outlined.
Some people say that the software engineering industry is oversturated by this point and that theres not much future in it anymore. I wanted to go to a bootcamp but now im doubtful
@@fourthz4460 Nope. EVERYTHING uses software. Everything. Software is used to make software. It's like knowing how to type on a keyboard. Essential skill.
@@sinoperture i certainly hope so because pay has been great in the last 10 years
Hi sir I am a commercial diver recently looking jobs ? Can you help in finding a good postion
I'm trying to help people to help themselves. I recommend networking, get on LinkedIn, email companies consistently, cold calling and door knocking. What ever you can to get work. Then when you do, work your ass off and become an asset to the team so they keep asking you back.
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280 a day Inland ? 😆😆. No man…. Most companies I’ve checked into pay around 14-20’ per hour. Unless you’re Union or government contracts Navy SWRMC or something inland pays trash in the states.
canada is 350 a day right out of school
@@shanerichardson3733 damn…. That’s really good. What it should be.. B.C.? Which provinces mainly? Everywhere, all over??
Yea 30 - 35 an hour pretty much across country I’m in Newfoundland
@@shanerichardson3733 that’s nice. I’m offshore currently, no diving really anymore all ROV in the Gulf. See dive boats from time to time but super rare now….
I really wanna go off shore but just got out of school , and yea Heard the states is brutal for pay , plus u guys wear ur bottle upside down haha
i think sat divers in the usa make 1.200 000 a year 200 days working ..... 2020
Is the $1.2mil? Or $120,000? Good to know what the rates are like in the US. Just goes to show the differences with rates depending on what region/country you work in.
Know some satdivers in Norway. They have a day rate of 2 438,14$ When they are in saturation.
I work as a comersial diver and have $60.23 an hour
Finished school 19 July 2020.
@@jonasbjerga1739 Congratulations to your job mate!
@@UWfalcin thanks🤙🏻😀🤙🏻
@@jonasbjerga1739 do you work inland or fo you work offshore???
Are they earning this much
Most earn middle of the range salaries but some, who invest in their training and do the groundwork for experience, earn those 6 figure wages. Yes.
He which is the best commercial diving school in UK ??
I can't say that any one school would be better than the other if they all offer the same end result. I would look into cost, as some charge different fees. Location, do they offer boarding options? Student reviews, what previous students thought about their experiences. And finally, gear, what gear do they have, does it look well maintained? You should be able to find most of that information with a quick Google search.
They are charging 10,000 pounds for 9 week course which includes scuba 30 mt, HSE part 1,3,4 commercial nitrox, emergency air chamber operator, first aid and O2 provider
There is one more option (BS divers diving academy ) is situated in South Africa cape Town the offer same course buts it's of 12 weeks and they are charging almost half which includes accommodation
@@CommercialDivingFAQ hey can I get your WhatsApp number can u please guide me
@@CommercialDivingFAQ hey you can contact me on Whatsapp (+91)7045119016 this is an Indian number
I make more as a truck driver, ithan some of these examples here, it's not worth it.
Sat is where it's at money wise if you are willing to get uncomfortable
Indeed!
200k its Fake... I have 15 years and 12 years and 650 offshore dive
If you watch to the end, you'll find that $200k could be possible to the small percentage of divers that succeed to have a successful Saturation diving career. I personally know divers that earn more than that consistently. But as I also said, your experiences within the industry might be different so take it with a grain of salt
Which country you work
@@melbinthomas9315 Hi Melbin, I've worked in many countries in my career which are; New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, U.A.E, U.S.A (Alaska), India & Indonesia so far. I'm hoping to get a few more under my belt in the years to come.
Which course you study pady or Imca approved?
What are the qualification to study this course?
Do you offshore diver?
@@melbinthomas9315 Yes, I studied an IMCA approved course and yes, I work offshore. PADI is a recreational dive ticket and not recognized in the Commercial Dive industry other than as a prerequisite to starting your training. IMCA is internationally recognized for Commercial Diving apart from in America and a few other countries.They have their own regulations, certification and training schemes. There are 4 levels of qualification in the IMCA approved training system. Onshore SCUBA to 30msw, Onshore Air SSBA (Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus) to 30msw, Offshore Air SSBA to 50msw and Mixed Gas Closed Bell Saturation. I hope that answers your question. If you would like anymore information, I have a contact email on my TH-cam (About) page.
Can you give me your fb link or what's app number i need to ask you some urgent questions please
I make more than that selling financial software to banks
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Careful, I was fed the same bullshit
What don't you agree with? Use your words
Thats fuking bullshit. The average used to be 500k or more a year.... now only dropping to 200k or less. Fucking bastards
Fuck i didnt know how little you guys actually make. Their are braindead idiots on Wallstreet who do fuck all making 2 or 3 x that just because theyve been promoted to a position where they cant fuck anything up
Yeah, true, the cash ain't great depending on the prosective but their jobs suck. This industry offers some pretty radical life experiences.
@@CommercialDivingFAQRadical being the key word here. I have quite a few SAT diver friends and they all live radical lives, adrenalin junkies, think skydiving and the likes. Commercial diving can be dangerous if you can't keep a cool head and I reckon they either need more adrenalin or an outlet. Asked one of them at the age of 50 what he would do if his body says no more and his response was "well then I can just as well die".
What a load of bollox.
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