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ROPE FORUM ESTABLISHED BY IMCA’S CRANE & WINCH WORKGROUP
Discussions on the issues that develop from the use of all types of rope in the
offshore industry will be facilitated by the new 'Rope Forum' established by the
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Crane & Winch Operations Workgroup
(CWO).
"The group will be made open to all so manufacturers of cranes, winches, wire and
fibre rope will have a place where they can meet the users of their equipment and
discuss issues," explains IMCA's Technical Director, Jane Bugler. "Meetings may
concern design issues relating to the construction and use of large diameter wire
ropes or the problems associated with the lubrication of wire ropes in a heave compensation
system. Others may involve the use of swivels, terminations, bending stresses, or
the latest developments in fibre ropes and the design and use of their intended
winch drums. Those interested in joining the new forum should contact Philip Wiggs
at Philip.Wiggs@imca-int.com."
Information on IMCA's activities on behalf of member companies is at www.imca-int.com
and from the Association at 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU, UK. Tel: +44
(0)20 7824 5520; Fax: +44 (0)20 7824 5521; email: imca@imca-int.com.
Notes to Editors (common)
- IMCA is an international association with well over 800 members in 60 countries, as at September 2011, 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 Asia-Pacific, South America, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India and Central & North America 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.
- Judith Patten is here to help you if you want any additional information on IMCA; would like to discuss a feature article; want to organise interviews with key members of the IMCA team, etc.
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