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NEW APPOINTMENT AT RAPIDLY GROWING IMCA

The rapidly growing international membership of IMCA - The International Marine Contractors Association - which now has 188 members in 30 countries has resulted in the Association appointing Philip Wiggs to the newly created post of Technical Co-ordinator.

"In just the past six months fifteen new member companies have joined the Association - a growing number of members means a widening range of interests within our Divisions and our two overseas Sections and an ever-increasing work load to serve their interests," explains IMCA's Chief Executive, Tony Read. "Our membership understands the value of the practical work we are doing for them within the industry and of the opportunities to network together to determine a continuing programme of improvements.

"Initiatives such as the all-important competence assessment scheme, diving guidelines that are accepted worldwide, and networking opportunities on deepwater and DP drilling operations are all key factors in encouraging companies to join the Association. We are delighted that Philip Wiggs has joined us to work with Jane Bugler, IMCA's Technical Director and me to cope with the increasing and stimulating work load. His background as Marine Manager at Lawrence Graham for the past 18 years and as a mariner with 15 years' experience will stand him in good stead not only within IMCA but when representing us at IMO and other relevant meetings - his valid Mariners Certificate is an added bonus and proof that he is very much in touch with modern sea-going developments."

Notes to Editors (common)

• IMCA is an international association with over 450 members in more than 50 countries, representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. IMCA has four technical divisions, covering marine/specialist vessel operations, offshore diving, hydrographic survey and remote systems and ROVs, plus geographic sections for the Americas Deepwater, Asia-Pacific, Europe & Africa and Middle East & India regions, as well as a core focus on safety, the environment, competence and training. IMCA seeks to promote its members' common interests, to resolve industry-wide issues and to provide an authoritative voice for its members.
• IMCA publishes some 200 guidance notes and technical reports. These have been developed over the years and are widely distributed. They are a definition of what IMCA stands for, including widely recognised diving and ROV codes of practice, DP documentation, marine good practice guidance, the Common Marine Inspection Document, safety recommendation, outline training syllabi and the IMCA competence scheme guidance. In addition to the range of printed guidance documents, IMCA also produces safety promotional materials, circulates information notes and safety flashes.
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