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NEW TECHNICAL ADVISER APPOINTED TO IMCA
A new Technical Adviser, Paul Bayliss (35), has joined the expanding London secretariat
of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). He will help to manage
the significant work programme of the Association supporting members towards safer
and more efficient marine operations. These include offshore construction, dynamically
positioned vessels, offshore diving, remotely systems and remotely operated vehicles
(ROVs), and offshore positioning/surveying (hydrographic and condition survey).
"We are welcoming Paul at a particularly busy time," explains IMCA's Chief Executive,
Hugh Williams. "Our membership is increasing dramatically, as is the association's
work programme. We now have a team of 19, with seven in the technical team working
with my colleague Jane Bugler, IMCA's Technical Director.
"Paul joins us after working for several IMCA members including Saipem and CTC Marine
Projects (part of the Trico Group) and liaising with a number of other IMCA members.
He initially trained as a marine engineer before coming ashore and moving into the
offshore construction industry. He specialised in subsea equipment especially ROVs
and ploughs. His past responsibilities have included design, construction, mobilisation,
operation and maintenance of this equipment liaising with project teams, clients
and subcontractors. His all-round marine, lifting and subsea experience fits well
with IMCA's role and the other technical team members of the secretariat."
Paul Bayliss most recently worked at Saipem UK Ltd where he was a Plough Chief Engineer
from July 2007-August 2008 following which he became an Equipment Superintendent
working in Stavanger. Prior to joining Saipem he joined CTC Marine Projects in late
2004, after working as a 2nd/3rd Engineer for various shipping companies, as an
Assistant Support Engineer and was promoted to Base Supervisor in June 2005.
Full information on IMCA's work on behalf of its member companies around the globe
can be found at www.imca-int.com, from imca@imca-int.com and from IMCA at 52 Grosvenor
Gardens, London SW1W 0AU, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7824 5520; Fax: +44 (0)20 7824 5521.
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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For more details, please contact Hugh Williams, IMCA Chief Executive
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