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 – Competence & Training, Remote Systems and ROV
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Beattie | DOF AS | Committee Chairman |
| Graeme Russell | TechnipFMC | Committee Vice-chairman |
| Julie Ingram | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
| Fabio La Spina | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Giovanni Massari | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
| Dave Williams | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Alister Lockhart | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
| Andre Rose | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
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