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Digitalisation
Our aim
Digitalisation is a key strategic theme for IMCA and the committee reviews the impact of new and emerging digital technologies, communications and automation in our industry sector.
Our activities
The Committee has a wide remit and in particular is tasked with researching and investigating potentially disruptive technologies and assessing their future impact on our industry.
From time to time the Committee organises seminars and workshops to connect our members with industry experts.
IMCA Contact
Andre Rose
Technical Adviser – Remote Systems and ROV, Offshore Survey, Digitalisation
Contact
Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Beattie | DOF AS | Committee Chair |
| Graeme Russell | TechnipFMC | Committee Vice-Chair |
| Mike Liddell | Fugro | Committee Member |
| Harit Naik | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
| Julie Ingram | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
| Fabio La Spina | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Giovanni Massari | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Dave Williams | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Graeme Watson | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
| Andre Rose | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
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News & Events
New Technical Director for IMCA, Jim Cullen
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Read moreIMCA’s W2W Guidance Wins Industry Safety Award
IMCA wins the 2022 OSJ Safety Award which recognised the “outstanding work” in standardising the use of offshore Walk to Work (W2W) systems.
Read moreIMCA appoints new Marine Renewable Energy Technical Adviser
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes Rhys Jones as Technical Adviser, Marine Renewable Energy.
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Read moreMayflower 400: Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) introduction
Andre Rose, technical adviser – remote systems and ROV, introduces the Mayflower 400 – one of the most advanced vessels afloat today.
Read moreCommon industry technical specification for USBL positioning systems
Nicholas Hough, consultant – safety and security, explores a new IOGP standard produced in conjunction with IMCA members.
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