Diving
Our aim
The primary aim of IMCA’s Diving Division Management Committee is to promote good practice in the offshore diving industry on an international basis.
Our activities
We are engaged in all aspects of equipment, operations, and personnel related to offshore diving operations. We maintain up to date guidance documents on all aspects of diving. Our authoritative diving code of practice and suite of diving equipment DESIGN documents (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Notes) are key elements in our comprehensive technical library.
IMCA provides secretariat services to the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) comprising diving medical specialists from around the world who provide advice on medical and certain safety aspects of commercial diving. Given our shared interest in diving safety IMCA works closely with ADCI and IOGP, and collectively form the International Diving Industry Forum (IDIF).
IMCA Contact
Bryan McGlinchy
Diving Manager
Contact
IMCA is very active in the field of offshore diving industry qualifications. Our diving supervisor and life support technician certification schemes are held in the highest regard. IMCA also approves a number of diver medical technician courses around the world and publishes guidance on the medical examination of divers. While IMCA recognises the diving qualifications of certain certificate issuing authorities the Association does not approve individual basic in-water diver training schools or courses, which are regulated by national governments.
For further details see our certification and training pages.
Committee members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Sheppard | Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. | Committee Chairman |
| Mike Jessop | OSC Marine Group Ltd | Committee Vice-chairman |
| Adriaen Winckers | Bluestream Offshore BV | Committee Member |
| Darren Brunton | KB Associates Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
| Sean Brunton | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
| Everett Burton | Oceaneering International, Inc. | Committee Member (Regional – NA) |
| Jerry Starling | RockSalt Subsea Ltd | Committee Member |
| Michel Teicher | SISTAC Sistemas de Acesso SA | Committee Member (Regional – SA) |
| Martin Yarrow | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Andy Butler | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Minutes of Meetings
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North America Diving Sub-Group
Our Diving Members in North America host a sub-group to discuss key diving related topics several times each year. The group is formed of interested diving members and provides feedback through its regional chairman into the Diving Committee.
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
Major Revisions of Key IMCA Diving System Guidance documents concluded
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Read moreCOVID-19 – An example of a risk assessment undertaken by an IMCA Diving Contractor
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Read moreRenewal of diver medic certification during the COVID-19 pandemic – Rev 1
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Read moreThe importance of COVID-19 Vaccination to the Offshore Diving Community
COVID-19 presents serious risks for all marine crew, but there are a number of reasons why the SARS-CoV-2 virus is of special concern to the diving industry. The Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) has just released a Position Statement entitled, COVID-19 Vaccination and the Offshore Energy Diving Community. The statement sets out the particular risks to their health and careers that divers face from COVID-19. It also stresses the vital role that COVID-19 vaccination currently plays in reducing and controlling those risks.
Read moreLearn about IMCA’s ADSI
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