Product Description

The Simple Guide to Commercial Diving is the book for anyone who is considering a career in commercial diving. It’s a no-nonsense exploration of the fascinating world of the professional diver, that tells the straight facts, both good and bad, about what you can expect in this challenging field.

The book covers all aspects of the job starting with your initial training all the way through what’s required to move up to  a supervisory position. It’s an ideal guide for anyone who is considering becoming a commercial diver and a great text for divers enrolled in commercial diver training. 

Some of the topics covered in this book include the following:
• How to select a commercial diving school
• What skills you will need as a commercial diver
• How to get a job as a diving apprentice or "tender"
• Working as a tender
• Working as a diver
• Personal tools you will need for diving and tending
• How to work with tools underwater
• Rigging for the diver• Becoming a diving supervisor

176 pages, 160 illustrations

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #912747 in Books
• Brand: Hammerhead Press
• Published on: 2004-12-08
• Released on: 2004-12-08
• Dimensions: 1.05 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Customer Reviews

The Simple Guide to Commercial Diving
The book is a straight-talking insight into this unique and challenging industry. Barsky and Christensen have collaborated to produce a book that is beautifully illustrated combined with relevant written experiences from their days in the field. They present a no-nonsense discussion of what it takes to prepare and succeed as a commercial diver.

There are many rare photographs provided by industry pioneer Bev Morgan which have not been previously published.

The book is a "must read" for persons considering entering this industry.

Don Barthelmess
Professor
Santa Barbara City College
Marine Diving Technology Dept.