One of IMCA's key aims is to promote safety in the offshore environment. The IMCA ROV code has played a vital role in providing the international community with a common set of guidelines and recommendations that provide a high level of safety and efficiency.

The ROV industry is one of the most dynamic in the world. New equipment is constantly entering the market; and ROVs continue to find new applications. As the offshore industry moves towards more and more diverless intervention, their role in construction and maintenance will increase, along with their more traditional use for underwater inspection and observation.

This code has therefore been created with that dynamism in mind. The guidance is updated periodically to reflect technological and operational developments and current good practice, ensuromg that the industry has a perpetual source of relevant safety information.

This document is one of IMCA key codes of practice and is used widely around the world. While local or national regulations naturally take precedence over the code, it continues to provide a vital source of sensible advice and practical suggestions for topics that are not directly regulated.