The USS Oriskany, affectionately referred to as “The Mighty O” was a U.S. Navy Essex-class aircraft carrier named for the Revolutionary War Battle of the same name. Originally rushed to construction as part of the war effort, the USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) was designed as an Essex-class aircraft carrier. When World War II ended, construction was slowed, and then suspended in 1947 for redesign. Design modifications included adjustments to the hull for stability, and adjustments to the flight deck and elevators so that they could handle heavier aircraft. The redesigned Oriskany was finally commissioned on September 25, 1950. In 1951, the Oriskany was once again redesigned, and fitted with a new, wider, flight deck to accommodate a higher volume of take-offs and landings. In 1956, the Oriskany underwent additional deck redesigns, and was refitted with steam-powered catapults, which were used to launch departing aircraft from the flight deck. The USS Oriskany earned two battle stars during the Korean War, and another five during the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War, the Oriskany launched more sorties and flew more missions than any other US Navy Carrier. The USS Oriskany was sunk approximately 24 miles South East of Pensacola, Florida as an artificial reef in May of 2006. She now rests upright in 215ft of water.
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In the classroom, participants will learn about the incredible history of the San Pablo shipwreck off Pensacola, Florida. Following a short presentation (~45mins), participants will take a dive charter to the site for an archaeologist-led tour.
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**Duplicate offering. This is a half day workshop only.** This workshop will provide a hands-on experience regarding the initial investigation of a scuba diving fatality. Participants will learn the tools and techniques involved with the initial investigation of a scuba accident. Hands-on practice with a simulated diving accident scenario will be provided. The procedures used for documentation, securing evidence, and recovering the victim will be discussed and employed during the mock investigation. Participants must provide a LOR.
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This program is designed to provide an orientation for new Diving Safety Officers and for existing DSO's who would like more information and an update on particulars of running a Diving Safety Program at their respective institutions or organizations. Essential training for anyone considering accepting or assuming the role of Diving Safety Officer and planning on operating an AAUS Diving Safety Program. Also open to non AAUS organizations who would like more information about AAUS. This orientation is now required for any DSO new to an AAUS organizational member (must be completed within one year of hire). *Lunch Provided
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**This workshop is free and drop-ins encouraged.
Professional divers, Dive Safety Officers, and Public Safety Dive teams have always understood the distinct advantages of full-face mask systems to best provide functionality, performance, and safety for the divers in the various environments with which they perform. However, the industry has expanded beyond the original norms of military, commercial, and public safety applications to a much broader marketplace of maintenance support, inspection, and public communications for aquariums, scientific diving applications, research, live broadcast capabilities for HD streaming with audio, recreational divers, quarries, and other underwater themed activities.
Our goal at OCEAN REEF has been to take the past, move it into the future, and create the most innovative, and we feel best IDM (Integrated Dive Mask) solutions for present day full-face professionals.
OCEAN REEF is industry-unique by offering the greatest visibility in the marketplace. When accompanied with the fully integrated balanced second stage built into the mask itself, OCEAN REEF finds itself offering unparalleled performance and reliability for the full-face diver. Couple that performance with cutting edge communication products for wireless, hard wire, and video, and proprietary rail systems for support that offer the professional diver the ability to capture all the industry can provide, you will have the full power of OCEAN REEF.
Aquarist systems, Alpha Gamma systems, Alpha Pro, and the L.A. Project offers solutions to all your surface to diver, diver to surface, aquarium, underwater documentary, and video recovery verification needs for the professional diver.
This seminar will bring familiarity to our products and provide solutions for your needs as a dive professional in whatever field of expertise you perform. Come see what OCEAN REEF has to offer the professional full-face diver. Come see what you have been missing in the market!
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Provide participants with brief classroom education followed by hands-on experience with surface supply air diving used to expand scope and safety of diving operations. Participants would have the opportunity to learn about the pros and cons of surface supply diving, observe box operation, learn tending skills, dive in the surface supply mode, and practice using wired comms as both a surface support person and a diver. Participant must supply exposure protection and fins. All other gear will be provided. Participants must provide a LOR. *Lunch Provided
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Divers will have the opportunity to survey an ancient underwater forest that has been dated to approximately 60,000 years old. Two dives offshore on the underwater cypress forest. Depth is 60-80ft sea water. Participants must provide an LOR. Cylinders and Weights provided, all other gear must be supplied by participant. Lunch and water provided. There may be significant transit time involved for this workshop. Please plan for 7am meet time. Participants must provide an LOR. Cylinders and Weights provided, all other gear must be supplied by participant. Lunch and water provided. There may be significant transit time involved for this workshop. Please plan for a longer day.
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In this workshop, participants will join an in-depth exploration of how acoustic imagery from side scan and multi-beam sonar can be utilized for research in underwater environments. Participants will have the opportunity to see typical equipment, go through acoustic imagery data, and learn how to identify a variety of submerged natural and cultural features.
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**This workshop is free and drop-ins encouraged. Professional divers, Dive Safety Officers, and Public Safety Dive teams have always understood the distinct advantages of full-face mask systems to best provide functionality, performance, and safety for the divers in the various environments with which they perform. However, the industry has expanded beyond the original norms of military, commercial, and public safety applications to a much broader marketplace of maintenance support, inspection, and public communications for aquariums, scientific diving applications, research, live broadcast capabilities for HD streaming with audio, recreational divers, quarries, and other underwater themed activities. Our goal at OCEAN REEF has been to take the past, move it into the future, and create the most innovative, and we feel best IDM (Integrated Dive Mask) solutions for present day full-face professionals. OCEAN REEF is industry-unique by offering the greatest visibility in the marketplace. When accompanied with the fully integrated balanced second stage built into the mask itself, OCEAN REEF finds itself offering unparalleled performance and reliability for the full-face diver. Couple that performance with cutting edge communication products for wireless, hard wire, and video, and proprietary rail systems for support that offer the professional diver the ability to capture all the industry can provide, you will have the full power of OCEAN REEF. Aquarist systems, Alpha Gamma systems, Alpha Pro, and the L.A. Project offers solutions to all your surface to diver, diver to surface, aquarium, underwater documentary, and video recovery verification needs for the professional diver. This seminar will bring familiarity to our products and provide solutions for your needs as a dive professional in whatever field of expertise you perform. Come see what OCEAN REEF has to offer the professional full-face diver. Come see what you have been missing in the market!
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Some people give oxygen little thought. But if you are using oxygen or enriched air like Nitrox in your facility, then you must be trained according to the Federal requirements to handle, manage and clean to specific O2 standards. Do you know what they are? The PSI-PCI Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician (OCCT) course will provide you with the information you need to answer YES to that question. “Dive industry standards” do not exist! The PSI-PCI course covers gas industry standards, Federal requirements, real world cleaning, inspection and use techniques that will keep you and your customers safe and compliant when using O2. With the knowledge you gain in this PSI-PCI course you will be confident and able to meet Federal requirements in your use, cleaning and inspections of cylinders in enriched air or O2 service. NOTE: This course MUST be registered for at the link below. Pricing and pre-requisites to be set by the vendor. Selecting this listing only to allows this workshop to show on your overall AAUS agenda for the week but does not complete registration. Register at: http://www.psicylinders.com/regional-training Course Cost - $175 upon registration Pre-requisite: Current PSI-PCI Trained Inspector
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**Duplicate offering. This is a half day workshop only.**This workshop will provide a hands-on experience regarding the initial investigation of a scuba diving fatality. Participants will learn the tools and techniques involved with the initial investigation of a scuba accident. Hands-on practice with a simulated diving accident scenario will be provided. The procedures used for documentation, securing evidence, and recovering the victim will be discussed and employed during the mock investigation. Participants must provide a LOR. Participants will need to bring a mask, fins, and exposure suit. All other dive equipment will be provided. (Please request BCD size in advance.) Transportation Provided
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The PSI-PCI Valve Repair Technician (VRT) course is a top notch overview of the basics of valve maintenance and repair. The valve is often times the most neglected part of the dive equipment. But it has a very important job: getting the air from the cylinder to the user! Wouldn’t you want your valves to be in the best possible condition? This is a stand alone course to meet Federal requirements for formal, function specific training. The PSI-PCI VRT course expands on the informational overview of the VCI course and will provide you with the detailed information you need to disassemble, inspect, clean, reassemble and test the valve.NOTE: This course MUST be registered for at the link below. Pricing and pre-requisites to be set by the vendor. Selecting this listing only to allows this workshop to show on your overall AAUS agenda for the week but does not complete registration. Register at: http://www.psicylinders.com/regional-training Course Cost - $175
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The PSI-PCI Update is available to meet the Federal recurrent training requirements for PSI-PCI Inspectors. If you are within your 3 year recurrent training window, this is the training you need to remain complaint. We create this course annually to provide our inspectors with the most up to date information pertinent to your inspection training. Keep your training up to current status by attending the PSI-PCI Update at DEMA. You can continue to be a very important part of the Cylinder Safety Solution! NOTE: This course MUST be registered for at the link below. Pricing and pre-requisites to be set by the vendor. Selecting this listing only to allows this workshop to show on your overall AAUS agenda for the week but does not complete registration.
Click here to register: http://www.psicylinders.com/regional-training
Course Cost - $115 to be paid at registration
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