Alongside the management of extensive Guidance covering many areas of offshore activity, it oversees tools such as IMCA’s Freelance Competence Assessment Portfolio. This enables those working in ROVs or Offshore Survey, where there is a high proportion of individual contractors and freelancers, to demonstrate their experience, skills, and competence.

It works with Members, operators/developers, suppliers, regulators, and specialist subject matter experts with an interest in the ongoing development of the offshore energy sector’s workforce.


Natalie Carroll
Natalie Carroll

Boskalis Offshore

Committee Chair

Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith

Caledonia Competence Limited

Committee Vice-Chair

Andy Butler
Andy Butler

Boskalis Offshore

Committee Member

Alex Beck
Alex Beck

Fugro

Committee Member (Regional - SA)

Stephen Whyte
Stephen Whyte

Fugro

Committee Member

Jeremy (Jerry) Starling
Jeremy (Jerry) Starling

K Subsea Brunei Limited

Committee Member (Regional - AP)

Mark Ross
Mark Ross

N-Sea

Committee Member

Julian Nelson
Julian Nelson

Oceanscan Ltd

Committee Member

Roland Reid
Roland Reid

ROVOP Limited

Committee Member

Jamie Johnston
Jamie Johnston

Sulmara Subsea International Ltd

Committee Member

Nicola Rae
Nicola Rae

TechnipFMC

Committee Member

Roger Moore
Roger Moore

IMCA

IMCA Secretariat Lead

Latest minutes

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Competence & Training in the Technical Library

Latest related Guidance:

Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Remote Systems & ROV Division

This document provides comprehensive recommended practices for competence assurance and assessment within operations involving Remote Systems & ROV. It outlines standards, criteria, and detailed competence requirements for various job functions related to the sector, aiming to improve industry performance and maintain safety and operational excellence.



 

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Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Marine Division

This document provides comprehensive guidance on competence assurance and assessment for various Marine-related roles.

 

The document outlines the required qualifications, training, and procedures to ensure that personnel are competent in their roles.

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Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Offshore Survey Division

This document outlines IMCA's competence assurance and assessment framework specifically for the Offshore Survey Division. It provides a structured approach to defining entry qualifications, experience requirements, and detailed competence criteria for various offshore survey roles. 

 

The document ensures consistent standards across the industry to promote safety, technical proficiency, and operational effectiveness.


 

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Latest related Information Notes:

Removal of T1 Membership Category for Training Providers Offering In-Water Training of Commercial Divers

The T1 category has been withdrawn and IMCA will no longer be directly involved in in-water diver training.

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The role of the assessor and verifier

Exploring the role of the assessor and the verifier in competence assurance and assessment.

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Sustained load cracking in aluminium manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351

A susceptibility to sustained load cracking (SLC) has been identified in diving cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloys of specific grades.

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