From aimless post-military life to discovering diving in Oman, this episode covers my chaotic journey into commercial diving - including some extremely dangerous decisions, near-death experiences in underwater tunnels, and a disastrous first week offshore that nearly ended my career before it started."

From aimless post-military life to discovering diving in Oman, this episode covers my chaotic journey into commercial diving - including some extremely dangerous decisions, near-death experiences in underwater tunnels, and a disastrous first week offshore that nearly ended my career before it started."

From aimless post-military life to discovering diving in Oman, this episode covers my chaotic journey into commercial diving - including some extremely dangerous decisions, near-death experiences in underwater tunnels, and a disastrous first week offshore that nearly ended my career before it started."

Episode 2 How I Became a Commercial Diver

Beyond The Surface is a podcast about life offshore — from diving, ROV, and ropes access to NDT inspection and client rep work. Hosted by Stu Sutcliffe, who has worked across all of these roles, the show explores real career pathways, lessons learned, and the mental resilience it takes to build a long-term future in the industry.

Whether you’re looking to break into offshore work, move up into inspection and rep positions, or pivot your career after setbacks, this podcast shares the insights nobody tells you — from someone who’s been there.

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Beyond The Surface is a podcast about life offshore — from diving, ROV, and ropes access to NDT inspection and client rep work. Hosted by Stu Sutcliffe, who has worked across all of these roles, the show explores real career pathways, lessons learned, and the mental resilience it takes to build a long-term future in the industry. Whether you’re looking to break into offshore work, move up into inspection and rep positions, or pivot your career after setbacks, this podcast shares the insights nobody tells you — from someone who’s been there.

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