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New Compressor
January 2009 |
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Due to 400% increase in club membership
over the past three years the committee decided that a second compressor
was necessary to ensure sufficient capacity to serve all the members
of the club. The purchase of the compressor, although a great financial
strain on the club (without any funding from government sources) should
be a great comfort zone for filling and as a backup unit. Actually no
sooner had the new compressor arrived than there was a problem with the
old unit which then had to undergo repairs and a complete overhaul proving
what a good decision it was to acquire the new compressor.
Specifications:
- Charging rate - 265l/min - 16m3/h - 9.3 cfm
- Driven by - Three phase electric motor 5.5 Kw
- Working pressure - 225 bar 3200 psi/ 330 bar 4700 psi
- Noise Level - 82.3 dB - ISO 3746
- Weight - 109 KG
- Measurements - H 63.5cm x L 85cm x W 45cm
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New Booster Pump
February 2009 |
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Club members will be excited to hear of
the recent purchase of a booster pump for trimix diving. BSAC’s National
Diving Committee has announced the launch of entry-level trimix qualifications
for sport divers as well as a trimix try-dive scheme. Previously this
type of diving was open only to the most experienced divers. The new
Sports Mixed Gas course will replace the Extended Range Diver qualification
to increase the safety for divers who want to dive to depths of up to
50m.
Prerequisites for the course may include the Advanced Nitrox Diver qualification
and to have experienced diving with a twin-set. Students must also hold
a minimum qualification of sports diver with proven depth progression.
Specification:
- Model DTB10 Type 3
- Inlet pressure Regulated 230 barg to 35 barg ( reduced flow operation is
permitted with inlet pressures down to 25barg when outlet is below 250bar
- Flow rate 55 to 65 n/ltr min
- MWP 350 bar
- Gas Oxygen,Helium,Argon,Air
- Power 0.55 KW
- Motor 230v or 414v 3phase
- Inlet 1/4BSPP(F)
- Outlet 1/4BSPP(F)
- Approx Dims 550w x 700mm L x 4oomm H
- Approx Wt 60Kg
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New RIB - update |
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Newry & Mourne Search & Rescue Unit (a division of Newry & Mourne
Sub Aqua Club) took delivery of a new Search & Rescue craft at the
very end of 2007. The 7.5 metre RIB is a purpose built craft that is and
will continue to benefit greatly the efforts of the search & rescue
unit in carrying out its’ tasks. It has a 325hp inboard diesel engine capable
of propelling, at up to 40 knots, the team of search & rescue specialists
to the scene of an incident anywhere within the Newry & Mourne area
or further afield if requested.
The Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Club has had a search and rescue unit
for more than 30 years but recently the PSNI have disbanded their own search
and rescue unit making the Sub Aqua Club’s unit the only one in the area.
This makes it the only local vessel capable of carrying out search and
rescue operations. It is essential it is properly equipped in order to
fulfil the tasks required of it.
The search & rescue unit itself is comprised of volunteer members of
the Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Club who are all BSAC trained ‘Advanced Diver’
status or above. All members are also fully BSAC trained in search & rescue
techniques.
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Grant boost for Newry Sub Aqua Club
(News report appearing in the 'Examiner' 29/7/08) |
A project to allow Newry & Mourne
Sub Aqua to develop its club by purchasing a new boat has received a £15,000 boost.
The Sub Aqua Club has recently been awarded substantial amounts of money
from two funds to enable it to serve its members and the wider community
on a greater scale. The "Awards for All" scheme awarded £10,000 to the
Sub Aqua club whilst Newry & Mourne District Council awarded £5,000
through the Voluntary contributions Fund. The Club which has been in operation
for 40 years plans to continue its work in recruiting new members from
within the area and to develop the skills and knowledge of its existing
members. The club wishes to thank the schemes for their recognition of
the valuable work carried out by the sub aqua club, and all those who were
involved with the grant process.
The grant money will act as a springboard for the continued regeneration
and growth of the sub aqua club. Club chairman Gerry Brown said: "Newry & Mourne
Sub Aqua is delighted to have been successful with its Grant bid; it will
allow us to build on the good work which is already being carried out within
the club, all on a voluntary basis", the money was spent on enabling the
club to purchase a new boat, a RIB capable of high speeds with a higher
seating capacity. The new boat will be an invaluable resource for the club
when looking for missing people at sea. The reliable, state of the art
boat should make a huge difference in response time. Newry and Mourne sub
aqua have helped in the search for the Green family, searches within Camlough
Lake and Newry Canal along with various other waterways in the Armagh and
down area and further afield with "Fiona’s Pride" already having been involved
in its' maiden rescue. The high powered vehicle has been named "Fiona’s
Pride" in honour of valued instructor Fiona McKeown who sadly died in recent
years. Her memory still resonates and the RIB will allow more new members
to be trained to the high standards set be Fiona within the club.
The club continues to fundraise to meet the purchasing costs of the new
boat and will be holding a bucket collection on Saturday 9th August in
Newry. They would appreciate donations/ contributions towards the purchase
of the new boat which will help them to save lives. Training will reopen
to the public in September, and the club will be taking on a new batch
of recruits then. The club wishes to invite anyone who would like to have
a "Try-Dive" to these Wednesday night sessions to get a tater of a new
and worthwhile challenge. Contact Peter on 07836774694 or
see this site for details.
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New Instructors
Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua wish to
congratulate the four members of the club who recently undertook a high
pressured training course in the prestigious Lagan Valley Complex in
Lisburn. The course encompassed theory and practical lessons enabling
the members to become qualified instructors. These newly qualified
Instructors undertook this training in order to allow the club to cope
with the influx of new trainees. Already instructing a new batch of
trainees, the instructors are enjoying the new challenge they’ve been
set and are looking forward to introducing many more novices to the
joys of the underwater world. With the next bookings for Ocean
Diving training already being taken, they will certainly get plenty
of chances to pass on a wealth of knowledge, backed up by the veterans
of the club. So once again, congratulations to Paula O Hare, Declan
McNally, Eilis Devlin and Damien Finnegan.
Why not come along to Newry Pool on
a Wednesday night at 8.15pm and have a 'Try-Dive' with the new instructors
to get a taste of a wonderful pastime. Or give an exciting present
this Christmas with a Try-Dive voucher? Just give us a call. Contact
Peter on 07836774694
for more information.
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Trimix Instructor
Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Assistant Dive Officer, Keith Farrell has recently qualified as a BSAC Trimix Instructor.
Since obtaining his First Class Diver qualification, we now congratulate Keith on this latest achievement.
Keith is the first BSAC Trimix Instructor in Ireland.
On 03.06.08 A BSAC
Extended Course will commence. For additional info, please call
Keith on 07764814512.
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Date: 19.08.08
New RIB to
be ordered
Due to the decision of the PSNI to disband the Police Diving Unit, it was decided at a meeting on 16th June 07 to purchase a new 7.5 Meter 325hp Inboard Diesel RIB. This purpose built, enviromentally friendly, state of the art craft will greatly assist the Search & Recovery Unit, a division within the Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua, in carrying out search & recovery missions, in the local and surrounding waters of the Newry & Moune Area. To date we have received great support from the local people and businesses in the area and their assistance has been greatly appreciated in this latest venture. It is hoped that we will obtain funding from Newry & Mourne Council.
There was a very suscessful fund raising event in Newry Golf Inn on Friday 12th October 07. This event was greatly supported by the local people, local businesses, as well as Newry & Mourne Council. The event had a four course meal and dancing into the early hours. Prior to the event taking place, our Chairman, Gerry Brown gave a speech that spoke from the heart and touched on matters that were dear to those who had in the past attended Search & Recovery missions. During the event, there was a very suscessful auction and raffle, where a huge amount was raised towards the funding of our new vessel. The enjoyment continued into the eary hours and a great time was had by all that atended.....See local media for details.
We would like to thank everybody who was involved with making the function possible as well as those who supported us, by attending. Thank you.
Watch this space for details of our next fund raiser or call Philomena on 00353872324699 or Peter on 07836774694...or Tommy 07801089010
........NEWS FLASH....NEWS FLASH......... THE ORDER FOR A NEW 7.5 METRE RIB AT AN APPRXOXIMATE COST OF £50k WAS PLACED WITH REDBAY BOATS LTD ON FRIDAY 28.09.07.....DELIVERY TO BE ADVISED ............A NEWS UPDATE WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY...................
"Please help us to help
others".
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Nitrox Compressor purchase
 At a meeting of the Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Club on the evening of 20.10.05, it was unanimously agreed that the club would purchase a purposely designed Nitrox Compressor at a cost of $10k. This was a very brave undertaking as all of the funding would be from individual club members.
In what one could only call a united show of solidarity, there was a unanimous vote to purchase the Nitrox compressor.
Although putting
the club under severe financial strain, due to the high interest
and demand it was decided that the purchase be made. The purchase
of the Nitrox compressor will not only make the individuals who
use the higher enriched Oxygen content mix in their cylinders, less
prone to the bends" but allow less time on decompression. This
will be of signficant safety to recently trained divers, where on
occassion their loss of boyency can lead to hospitalisation or on
occassion a fatality.
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New RIB
Our last arrival.
A Redbay 145HP Diesel 6.5 Meter RIB.
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