1st Bell Run, 290' at 7,000' elevation. Gross Lake Dam, near Boulder Colorado - Global Diving & Salvage - October 1, 2003.
1st Bell Run, 290' at 7,000' elevation. Gross Lake Dam, near Boulder Colorado - Global Diving & Salvage - October 1, 2003.

 

JET SALVAGED  

 On Tues 7-22-03 a Cessna 525 Citation jet made an emergency landing in Penn cove on Whidbey Island, WA. All passengers escaped with no injuries. The plane sank in 75 feet of water. A crew was dispatched from West Coast Divers & Marine of Anacortes, WA to prevent the 400+ gallons of jet fuel from escaping into the cove. The plane was located and divers successfully sealed it from leaking any contaminants. The local mussel farm, only 300 yards away, had millions of dollars of shellfish that were saved due to their quick response.
    Travis Crabb of West Coast Divers & Marine teamed up with George Lulham of Blackwater Marine for the salvage. The plane was successfully recovered with no structural damage.
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Commercial Diving Services of Sequim, WA - suiting up the diver for a propeller polishing job.
Commercial Diving Services of Sequim, WA - suiting up the diver for a propeller polishing job.




NEW PRODUCTS!

DCI now carries Atlan Drysuits, and Princeton Tech Dive Lights. We also have BAG MAN helmet bags ... a great way to protect your investment.

ALSO

Now in Stock - SaniZide Plus Germicidal Solution (As seen in Underwater Magazine) - Recommended by the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) and Divers Alert Network (DAN) to clean and sanitize your diving gear.



Frank Helm

Frank Helm of A1 Commercial Diving Svcs

 

John Day Dam

John Day Dam Job

 

Frank Helm & Ted Thompson

 

The Dalles Dam

Diver Shaun Pastor at The Dalles Dam Job

 

David Schneider diving offshore

 

Check this page for the latest product information and announcements.


Recently we have suffered a loss in our DCI family with the passing of our internet guru William Neumann who passed away due to cancer. He will be dearly missed by the diving community. We reget the passing of Bill as he was far too young with a big generous heart. As well as being a website master, he was also a commercial diver and a dear friend. Our thoughts and sympathy to Bills family and friends. Ergo, we are currently in a state of flux in change over to our new online support, please be patient with us.


Bill Neuman


Message from the staff at DCI

We've designed our web-site to inform and to entertain you. On our website you'll find pictures of our customers, YOU, at work ... and sometimes at play. The pictures on these pages will be replaced with new ones as they become available. We love to see our customers at work and would be proud to add your images to our website. To have your picture featured on these pages, send it, together with the name of the diver, company name, and description of the project to:


Dive Commercial International
Attention: Dori Ritter
PO Box 70664
Seattle WA 98127
dori@divecommercial.com



KM77

Kirby Morgan has announced the
development of the KM77 SS helmet.


Priced at approximately $6500.00, the KM77 is sure to be a
popular addition to the Kirby Morgan line of helmets.

Kirby Morgan 77 Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Why is Kirby Morgan building a stainless steel helmet after more than 40 years of building helmets from fiberglass?
A. Kirby Morgan originally built metal helmets and has experimented with a variety of materials over the years for building life support equipment, and stainless steel is one of them. In recent years the technology for prototyping helmets from stainless steel has evolved to the point where we felt we could build accurate prototypes that would reflect what is required of production units. Since some customers prefer metal helmets, we wanted to be able to offer a helmet that would please this group of divers.

Q. Does this mean that Kirby Morgan will stop manufacturing fiberglass helmets?
A. Kirby Morgan has no plans to discontinue manufacturing helmets from fiberglass.

Q. Our company has a large inventory of Kirby Morgan spare parts. Will we be able to use them on this stainless steel helmet?
A. Many of the parts that you have in inventory will fit this helmet. This includes neck rings, neck dams, locking collars, sideblocks, bent tubes, emergency valves, head cushions, face ports, whisker kidney plates, and more. Some parts found in the EXO-BR and EXO-26 Original regulators will also cross fit.

Q. Will I be able to use my SuperFlow 350 or 450 regulator on this helmet?
A. As the helmet is configured now, it will only accept the high-performance Rex® regulator. However, in the future, we will have regulator pods that will accept our other regulators, so you will be able to set up the helmet with any KMDSI regulator you prefer.

Q. Why are you using the REX® regulator on this helmet?
A. We have chosen to offer this helmet initially with our Rex® regulator because it is our highest performing regulator, with the lowest breathing resistance and best work of breathing. If you dive with a low pressure compressor, this regulator will provide you with outstanding performance.

Q. Isn’t the Rex® regulator a plastic regulator?
A. No, we have developed a stainless steel version of this regulator. The rubber shroud you see covering the regulator in this picture is part of the exhaust system, which is made from rubber on all of our helmets.

Q. What are the advantages of a stainless steel helmet shell?
A. There are many advantages to a stainless steel helmet shell. These include:

  • Rugged material
  • No refinishing required if the surface is scratched or gouged
  • Faster production of helmets for customer delivery
  • Elimination of threaded inserts for securing port retainer to helmet shell

Q. What are the disadvantages of a stainless steel helmet shell?
A. There are a few disadvantages to a stainless steel helmet shell. These include:

  • Material will carry an electrical charge
  • Slightly greater thermal conductivity than fiberglass
  • You may experience slightly higher noise levels than when diving with a fiberglass helmet

Q. Is this helmet more or less expensive than the Kirby Morgan 47 which uses the same regulator?
A. This helmet will be similar in price to the Kirby Morgan 47, although the exact price has not been determined at this time.



DCI is now an Authorized Dealer
for Sherwood Scuba


DCI now carries equipment from one of the
oldest and most trusted names in scuba gear,
Sherwood Scuba!



DCI is also an Authorized Dealer
for both Amron and BayTech


Let us help you get the products you need to keep your
dive operations running safely and productively!



Introducing

Atlan Drysuits

DCI now sells Atlan Drysuits.
Basic 7mm drysuits starting at only $700.00!


 

Northern Diver Hot Water SuitsNorthern Diver Hot Water Suit
Dive Commercial now handles the "Hot Diver" Suits, the affordable alternative. Featuring superior quality and sturdy fabric, with pockets, kneepads, a large flow / dump control knob, 360 degree swivel fitting and a new valve compatible with all DUI fittings.Now priced at $1,395! Come in and check them out!

 




Dive Commercial International, Inc.
KMDSI  Inspector  and
Technician  Certification


Technician and Instructor
John Ritter

KMDSI strongly encourages all users of KMDSI Helmets or Band Masks to attend the one-day inspectors’ course that teaches the daily and monthly checklist procedures. KMDSI strongly recommends those persons performing the A2.1 overhaul / inspections receive certified KMDSI technician training.

If you are planning to attend a KMDSI Technician or Inspector course offered by DCI, call to schedule soon! Registration is first contact first served with a minimum of 4 students per class.

Technician Courses are two days, scheduled on a Saturday & Sunday. For more information on DCI's KMDSI Inspector and Technician Certification Courses, please follow this link.





DCI KS Series Drysuits

INTRODUCING
DCI "KS" SERIES DRYSUITS
Exclusively at
Dive Commercial International


Available in three thicknesses, these suits are extremely durable in harsh environments where cuts and scrapes would ruin most suits. And the Aramide fiber exterior of the DCI "KS" Series is flame resistant (unlike nylon covered neoprene which will melt), making it especially suitable for underwater cutting and welding. Each suit has a bonded exterior layer of Aramide fabric, a material which, gram for gram, is five times stronger than steel! This suit is tear, chafe, heat and friction resistant ... as tough as nails! Available only in grey. Prices starting at $1895.00



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