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Press Release 21/06

PRESS STATEMENT CONCERNING UK OFFSHORE DIVING PAY NEGOTIATIONS

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: There has been some confusion in some sectors of the media who have incorrectly stated that IMCA (the International Marine Contractors Association) is the party engaged in meetings with regard to pay and conditions with the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

These UK discussions are actually between 'The Committee of Employer Signatories to the Offshore Diving Industry Agreement' and the RMT.

IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. It promotes improvements in quality, health, safety, and environmental and technical standards around the world through the publication of guidance and information notes, codes of practice, and by other appropriate means. It does not take part in pay negotiations, which are the responsibility of the employers.

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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