COMMERCIAL & DEFENCEIndependent auditing, technical assurance and practical judgement for commercial diving, defence, marine and infrastructure operations.
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The standard is only the starting point.
Good assurance connects what the system says with what happens on the operation.
CDAS brings an independent view to the people, equipment, plans and decisions that shape safe delivery.
Practical scrutiny of planning, competence, equipment and operational controls.
Systems that support the operation and provide credible evidence.
Evidence, human factors and clear findings to support learning.
Independent technical leadership and client representation.
People. Equipment.
Decisions that matter.
Training grounded in operational experience, independent audit and real investigation work.
Develop the judgement to ask better questions, recognise credible evidence and respond with confidence.
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A digital platform being developed to bring guidance, operational records and assurance activity together.
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Select the image to enlarge it. A view of the current Hub interface. Pilot scope and availability are confirmed directly.
Steve Marrufo brings senior operational leadership to independent assurance.
His background as Superintendent of Diving across UK and European defence operations informs an approach that considers how people actually plan, communicate and deliver the work.
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Steve contributes practical perspectives on commercial diving, leadership and professional standards.
Esteban Marrufo considers the choices, responsibilities and professional judgement involved in building a career in commercial diving.
One example of Steve’s published contributions. Featured in the magazine’s Autumn 2018 issue.
Explore the magazine archive“He does not soften findings to keep a client comfortable, and he does not consult from theory.”Gareth Lock · Founder, The Human Diver
Excerpt from the endorsement on the current CDAS website.