IMCA Americas Deepwater Section

Remote Systems & ROV Division Sub-Group

Reporting to and working with the global Remote Systems & ROV Division Management Committee, the Americas ROV sub-group deals with issues relating to the use of ROVs and other remote systems in the offshore industry throughout the region, including technical matters, personnel training and competence and contracting issues.

The group's chairman serves as a member of the world-wide Remote Systems & ROV Division Management Committee, helping enhance the global nature of its work.

Work Programme

The sub-group's work programme includes the following:

  • Review of existing and new draft IMCA guidance documents and provision of feedback and recommendations to enhance the international nature of such guidance where appropriate - this has already resulted in the publication of an updated code of practice and other documentation, revised to better reflect current world-wide practices and with enhanced applicability for the Americas region
  • Development of region-specific guidance to complement IMCA's world-wide framework for competence assurance and assessment in the ROV sector
  • Building a network of ROV contractors operating in the Americas, including members in the region and promotion of IMCA's role, current work and achievements to clients, regulators and potential members
  • Development of other work items reflecting local members' needs and interests and current issues affecting contractors in the region, currently including:

Get Involved

Participation in this sub-group is open to all voting members of IMCA's Remote Systems & ROV Division in the Americas region. For further details, please e-mail the secretariat.


Relevant Links

Click here for details on world-wide Remote Systems & ROV Division activities and publications.

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