It reviews and produces IMCA’s expert Guidance and promotes standardisation across the industry through collaboration with a range of stakeholders. 

Find out more about the specialist Marine sub-committees and their focus below.

Latest minutes

Once registered or logged in to our site with a work email address, Members can view and download the latest Marine Committee minutes below.

Committee governance

All committees follow the rules outlined in our Bye-Laws which shares additional information on how committees are organised, how members are appointed and what the expectations are, as well as procedures for the running of meetings. More can be found on our Governance page.

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Marine Sub-Committees

Autonomous Surface Systems
Marine
Autonomous Surface Systems

The Committee provides guidelines on the use of autonomous vessels, engages with regulators, industry bodies, and feeds into IMCA engagement at the IMO.
Dynamic Positioning
Marine
Dynamic Positioning

The Committee ensures safer DP operations through the promotion of lessons learned, development of Guidance, and co-ordinates our CPD programmes.
eCMID
Marine
eCMID

The Committee oversees IMCA’s service for vessel owners and operators which reduces the frequency, while improving the quality, of inspections.
Offshore Wind Special Interest Group
Marine
Offshore Wind Special Interest Group

The Committee works with renewable developers, operators, suppliers, and regulators to support a safe transition of the offshore energy sector.

Marine in the Technical Library

Latest related Guidance:

DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook

 

This DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme Handbook outlines IMCA's accreditation process for Dynamic Positioning (DP) practitioners, detailing the requirements, examination process, and revalidation criteria.

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Guidelines on the shared use of sensors for survey and positioning purposes

 

This document provides guidelines on the shared use of sensors for survey and positioning purposes, highlighting the importance of performance, redundancy, and risk mitigation.

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Crane specification document

 

This IMCA Informative Guidance aims to guide Members through the process of designing, purchasing, and installing cranes for marine and offshore use, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
 

The document is structured in two parts: 

1)   explanatory notes, and 

2 )  a detailed bid information questionnaire for use in tenders and contracts.

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Latest related Information Notes:

IMO advances work on biofouling

IMO Advances Work on Biofouling

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IMO extends the experience building phase (EBP) for implementing underwater radiated noise (URN) guidelines

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IMO treaties and codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026

A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have entered into force on 1 January 2026.

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More Marine in the Technical Library

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21 January 2026
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IMCA launches new Dynamic Positioning incident portal to enhance safety and technical excellence in DP operations

21 January 2026

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