Briefing General briefing for IMCA members
Changes in IMCA exam resit protocolDuring a recent Diving Division Management Committee meeting a review of the IMCA examination resit protocol was conducted. It was noted that the posts of diving supervisor and life support technician (LST) are safety critical and it is essential that candidates for these positions are able to demonstrate convincingly that they have the necessary aptitude, … Continue reading “Changes in IMCA exam resit protocol”
Diver and diving supervisor certificationNote: This information note was originally published in January 2018. Minor amendments were made in September 2018 to bring the information listed up to date. This information note supersedes IMCA D 16/16 which is now withdrawn, and supplements section 5.1 of IMCA D 014 – . 1 Diver certificates The following certificates are currently recognised by … Continue reading “Diver and diving supervisor certification”
2018 DP event half yearly review January-JulyExclusive member content
Counterfeit Kirby Morgan Bandmasks (KMB 28)IMCA members should be aware that counterfeit Kirby Morgan 28 Bandmasks are being produced in China and sold as genuine products. The counterfeit items appear identical to the genuine Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. (KMDSI) product. KMDSI has inspected and conducted laboratory and man testing on a counterfeit KMB 28 and found its performance to … Continue reading “Counterfeit Kirby Morgan Bandmasks (KMB 28)”
ADCI “International Endorsement” Diver Training Certificates – Clarification on IMCA RecognitionIMCA members should note the contents of the Association of Diving Contractor International (ADCI) Advisory Notice entitled, “ADCI Surface-Supplied Diver Certifications (International Endorsement – IMCA Recognized).” The Notice is available here. For convenience, a copy is also attached. The ADCI Notice makes it clear that: IMCA only recognises ADCI surface supplied diver certificates bearing the … Continue reading “ADCI “International Endorsement” Diver Training Certificates – Clarification on IMCA Recognition”
Toolbox talk prompts – CTV deckhand – personnel transferThis information note was produced under the supervision of the IMCA Marine Renewable Energy Committee. Download the PDF for the full illustrated prompts.
Competence: Transferability, validity and accreditationExclusive member content
Reactivation of DP vessels following a period of lay-upExclusive member content
Sustained load cracking in aluminium manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351Exclusive member content
Official online release of the Virtual Centre of Offshore Safety Expertise (ViCOS)Exclusive member content