Ian has been the Managing Director and training manager at TUCF since its inception in 1996.

He is responsible for a diversified company that provides an integrated package of services that includes the marketing, management and operation of a complete range of vessels and barges along with procurement and air services in some of the remotest regions of Australia.

TUCF also offers a full range of occupational diver training. The courses conducted by TUCF cover all industry sectors, including aquaculture, scientific and commercial construction diving. TUCF also provides a range of customised training programs to meet the needs of the offshore oil and gas industry.

TUCF currently has a multi million dollar turnover and employs over 40 persons, with offices in Broome, Melbourne and two sites in Fremantle. The company services national and international clients from within Australia and overseas.

Current Directorships

Managing Director, TUCF – Marine, Logistics, Training; March 1996 to Present Director, Petra Marine Australia Pty Ltd; July 2008 to Present.

History

Ian was formally the National Manager of the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools Australasia Inc (NASDS), a position which he held for 8 years. He is a former Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver, and saw three years service as a Clearance Diver with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in various operational capacities. He holds ADAS Parts 1, 2 and 3 commercial diver and supervisor accreditation. He also holds two Diplomas in Occupational Diving and numerous diving and instructional qualifications.

Ian held a number of senior industry administrative positions concurrent to his work. These include:

•  Secretary of the Australia Scuba Council (1988/91) an industry representative body     comprising members of key industry participants. (Re-appointed Secretary 1994/95).
•  Secretary of the National Scuba Qualification Commission (1991 to 1993) an industry     representative body comprising members of key industry groups, with the special task     of administering the Federal Government sponsored National Coaching Accreditation     Scheme. Re-appointed Secretary of the NSQC in June 1994.
•  Secretary of the WA Branch of the Clearance Diving Association 1991/93.
•  Member, Boating Industry Association (BIA), Boat Show Sub Committee, responsible     for the Diving Industry’s participation 95 & 96 Perth Boat Shows.
•  Member of the Maritime Archaeology Advisory Committee of the Western Australian     Maritime Museum, a committee responsible for advising the Maritime Museum Board     on matters relating maritime archaeology.

Recent career highlights include:

•  2007/08 Production of Diving Safety Management Systems in accordance with the PSL     (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002, for Pacific Marine Group, Neptune Diving Services     and NorCE Offshore Ltd.
•  Provisions of logistical services in support of INPEX Browse Basin EIS.
•  Conduct of ADAS Part 1, 2, 3, Nitrox and Mixed Gas to 90 metres diver training     program for the Royal Malaysian Navy (April/May 2005)
•  Provision of expert opinion on fatal diving accident for WA Department of Consumer     and Employment Protection [Worksafe], (August 2004).
•  Planning, logistical support and participation on the 2004 Kimberley Site Survey, Inpex     Browse Ltd.
•  Conduct of Audit of Mscience Pty Ltd on behalf of Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd (March 2004).
•  Conduct of Audit of the Geraldton Port Authority diving systems and diving team     (December 2003).
•  Consultancy services for the WA Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR),     reviewing Diving Safety Management Systems (June/July 2003).
•  Production of Diving Safety Management Systems in accordance with the new PSL     (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002, For Covus Corporation, Allied Diving Services, and     Territory Diving Services (January to September 2003).
•  Conduct of Chamber Operator Training for “MY Aussie Rules”, Greg Norman’s motor     yacht, October 2002.
•  Conduct of Seaeye 600DT ROV Training Program, PT Newmont Nusa Tengarra,     Sumbawa Indonesia, 2001
•  Conduct of Diver Training Program, PT Newmont Nusa Tengarra, Sumbawa Indonesia,     2001
•  Conduct of Diver Assessment Program, Petrosea, Balikpapen Indonesia, 1999
•  Presentation to Lead Authority Maritime Warfare, Royal Australian Navy, Canberra,     Diver Training, 1999
•  Team Member, presentation to Deputy Chief Naval Staff, Royal Malaysian Navy,     Kula Lumpur Malaysia, Diver Training, 1997
•  Presentation to Director General, National Security Division Malaysia (PM Department),     Subsea Intervention, 1997
•  Presentation to NASDS Membership, New Orleans USA, Multimedia Teaching, 1996
•  Certificate of Appreciation, Executive Officer HMAS Darwin, Isabella Austissier Rescue     Mission – 1995
•  The organisation of trade exhibitions and membership meetings, 1987 to 1996
•  The organisation of NASDS sales and management seminars, 1992 to 1995
•  Finalist in the 1994 Prince of Wales Award
•  The organisation and conduct of scuba diving courses for disabled persons 1989, ’90,     ’91
•  Appointment as National Manager FAUI, 1987
•  Participation in Joint US/Australian Special Forces Exercises Guam, 1986
•  SAS Selection, 1982
•  Completion of RAN Clearance Diver Training, 1980

You can contact Ian at milly@tucf.com.au.