I shut off the gas, switched to my octopus, and ascended on a controlled emergency line, but what's your go-to move for a sudden free-flow in low visibility?
They save space, but a paper log never runs out of battery. What if you lose data during a key project?
We use a specific wave to mean someone came up too quick, kind of a dumb tradition. On a shallow inspection dive, the new kid did it and I flashed it back without even thinking. He laughed after and said he finally understood the joke after weeks of confusion. Small win, but it's nice when the crew feels like a real team.
Had a job last month where the inspection team took FOUR days to show up. We were all suited up and ready, just twiddling our thumbs on deck. The client was mad, the crew was bored, and the whole schedule blew up. Now I factor in a full week of buffer time for any outside checks. It's just how it IS.
I always ate big meals, but a light bite keeps me sharper down there.
It was scary but figuring out the angle to cut the line without damaging the blades made all the difference.
I know everyone loves the clear talk from helmets now, but radios can cut out. Nothing beats knowing your buddy's signs by heart.
On a recent salvage job, my team got confused over directions through the intercom. I used a basic stop sign underwater, and everyone instantly understood to pause and regroup. What simple signals do you rely on when things get noisy down there?