The IMCA annual seminar will take place on 4-5 November at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro hotel in Brazil on the theme Integrated Marine Operations in Challenging Times.

This year's seminar returns to Rio, where it was last held in 1998, after record breaking events in Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Copenhagen, Abu Dhabi, Houston and other key locations for the global industry.

Simultaneous translation from English to Portuguese will be provided during the presentation sessions.

• Programme - An exciting programme has been developed covering all aspects of today's marine contracting industry, addressing the range of achievements and issues faced as the global industry explores new frontiers - ever deeper water, harsher environments and the latest cutting edge technical developments.

• Exhibition - The seminar will again include the popular exhibition, this year featuring supplier members of IMCA, where delegates will have the opportunity to learn more about the latest developments and the range of products and services on offer.

• Registration - Online registration is now open for the seminar. You can also download the full programme and registration brochure from this site, together with details on discounted accommodation at the Sofitel.

The seminar aims to bring together engineers, managers and offshore personnel from contractors, clients, consultants, equipment manufacturers, regulators and elsewhere from around the global industry.

Join us in Rio to integrate with the global industry!