Information Notes

This update further collates shared good practice guidance and feedback from our members on practical ways to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to encourage our members to share their solutions for the greater good of all in our industry. The measures taken by our members in response to the outbreak are … Continue reading “Guidance on crew management during the COVID-19 outbreak”

This Information Note contains a sample of a robust risk assessment recently undertaken by an IMCA Member. In this example, the bowtie risk assessment methodology was selected and used to help the company identify appropriate measures for preventing the occurrence of contagious disease (in this case COVID-19) on a DSV. It was also employed to … Continue reading “COVID-19 – An example of a risk assessment undertaken by an IMCA Diving Contractor”

Updated 23 April 2020 This Information Note has been prepared by IMCA Diving Division Members and members of the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). It is also fully endorsed by the Working Committee of the International Diving Industry Forum (IDIF). 1           BACKGROUND The novel Coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can … Continue reading “Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – guidance for diving contractors – Rev. 1”

This update collates the ongoing work of IMCA in tackling the many practical issues that have arisen as a result of lockdowns and travel restrictions. It also contains feedback from a number of Member companies and other associations on some current practices in addressing these problems. We would encourage our membership to share their solutions … Continue reading “IMCA COVID-19 update, 9 April 2020”

IMCA has been asked to consider extending the permitted renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This Information Note will only apply where an annual DESIGN audit cannot currently be undertaken safely by competent personnel. Background The following extract from Guidance on auditing of diving systems (IMCA D 011) contains IMCA’s … Continue reading “Extension of the renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the COVID-19 pandemic”

In information note IMCA M 01-20, IMCA provided the following information for DP annual trials programmes: For those DP annual trials programmes due now or in the near future, IMCA recommends that vessel operators take full advantage of the window for trials already provided by IMO MSC/Circ. 1580. This gives a +/-3-month window either side … Continue reading “COVID-19 affect on DP operations”

A letter from the HSE Energy Division has been brought to IMCA’s attention regarding the HSE’s response to COVID-19, which we have set out here in this information note for Members’ reference. “2 April 2020 UK Offshore Stakeholder Bodies I wrote to you on 19 March to set out the immediate actions that HSE’s Energy … Continue reading “UK HSE energy division response to COVID-19”