Underwater Intervention

Diving Consultant

Bryan joined the IMCA secretariat as a Technical Adviser – Diving in February 2012 from the UK Health and Safety Executive. At the Executive, Bryan worked as a front-line inspector, initially in the metals and minerals sector and then for more than 12 years as a Diving Specialist Inspector. In the latter role, he was responsible for the inspection of all sectors of the diving industry in Great Britain and for the investigation of accidents, incidents and complaints related to diving at work, both onshore and offshore. In addition, Bryan supervised a number of diving research projects and developed diving industry guidance on behalf of the Executive. He also worked on diving topic assessment of oil and gas company safety cases.

Bryan began his career as a diver in the early eighties. He worked for a variety of diving contractors, most of whom are now IMCA members, in the Middle East, India, North Sea, and West Africa. Over a fifteen year period he took part in a wide range of commercial diving activities.

Bryan’s wealth of experience in the offshore diving industry and as a safety professional makes him a valued member of the IMCA team, where he focuses on the work programme of IMCA’s diving committee.

Technical Adviser – Diving

Peter joined IMCA’s Diving Team in April 2012, following 14 years at the Health and Safety Executive (UK HSE) as a Principle Inspector. Having started as an inspector with HSE, Peter subsequently managed the Southern Diving Inspection Team, looking after the health and safety of divers through inspection and investigation in both the offshore and onshore sectors of diving.

Peter began his diving career in Canada, moving to England in the late 70s. Initially working in Plymouth at a diver training school, his career took him to the commercial sector, which included a research post at University College London and then to Rockwater as the ROV & Inspection Services Manager, which broadened his offshore construction knowledge. Peter has had input to many facets of the diving industry including research, legislation, diver training and project management reinforced throughout by diver safety.

He holds a BA in Technology (Open) and a Post Graduate Diploma and MSc in Occupational Health and Safety (Aston).