Support from the Provincial Government will help a company vital to Newfoundland and Labrador’s aquaculture industry, as it continues to develop its skills and knowledge base around diving.
TayAus Diving Ltd. received approval for a non-repayable $28,359 contribution from the Business Development Support Program to assist with specialized training not offered in Eastern Canada and to develop its knowledge base to meet the diving service demands of a growing aquaculture industry. This support will allow the company to certify divers to conduct diving operations to a maximum depth of 30 metres – promoting safer work practices.
Providing a vital service to the aquaculture industry since 2017, TayAus Diving Ltd.’s advance divers service large cages and nets in open water. By furthering its certification, skills and knowledge TayAus negates the need to bring operators and skills from other provinces as an import substitute. There is a need for divers to complete inspections, make repairs, and perform other related maintenance services.
Supporting the knowledge and specialized skills development for TayAus Diving Ltd. aligns with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s diversification efforts and development of the aquaculture industry.
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“TayAus Diving Ltd. provides year-round work on the South Coast of the province and throughout the aquaculture industry. This increased certification will allow industry to move even further. Our government continues to provide vital support keeping local companies operating and thriving, while growing a strong economy in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“Diving services are vital to the aquaculture sector, and working underwater requires highly specialized training to ensure divers are able to work safely and effectively. This investment will go a long way to ensuring divers in this province have the skills and training they need to keep aquaculture sites operating smoothly and safely.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
“The assistance provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador through the Business Development Support Program will enable our divers to advance their skillsets to meet the needs of a growing aquaculture sector on the south coast. As the industry grows and practices change, service providers, like TayAus Diving Ltd., are required to respond to these changes in a timely way. This assistance is allowing us to grow our local workforce to meet these opportunities and not have to import these skills from other provinces. We are truly thankful of this support.”
Luke Ingersoll
Owner/ Operator, TayAus Diving Ltd.
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