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 |
| Sean Brunton | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Vice-chairman |
| Allan Palmer | Aqueos Corporation | Committee Member (Regional – NA) |
| Adriaen Winckers | Bluestream Offshore BV | Committee Member |
| Darren Brunton | KB Associates Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
| Mike Jessop | OSC Marine Group Ltd | Committee Member |
| Michel Teicher | SISTAC Sistemas de Acesso SA | Committee Member (Regional – SA) |
| Duncan Watson | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| 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
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Diving Contractors
Read this Information Note for the latest COVID-19 guidance for diving contractors
Read moreBritish Health & Safety Executive Offshore Diving Inspection Guide 2021 for External Consultation
IMCA supports the UK HSE’s consultation process and invites Diving Members to review the draft 2021 Offshore Diving Inspection Guide
Read moreNorwegian Oil and Gas Association Document “COVID-19 and Offshore Diving (Norway) – Rev. 7”
This Information Note supersedes Information Note IMCA D 14/20 Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Document COVID-19 and Offshore Diving (Norway) which is withdrawn. Members should note that the Norwegian Oil […]
Read moreIMCA’s Diving Supervisors’ CPD App to be made mandatory from 2021 – fourth 2020 Knowledge Unit now available
Find out more about the scheme and how to register by visiting our Certification & Training Section.
IMCA Diving Supervisors are encouraged to register and complete the relevant knowledge units to achieve and maintain their in-date status.
Read moreCOVID-19 – An example of a risk assessment undertaken by an IMCA Diving Contractor
This Information Note contains a sample of a robust risk assessment recently undertaken by an IMCA Member. In this example, the bowtie risk assessment methodology was selected and used to […]
Read moreRenewal of diver medic certification during the COVID-19 pandemic – Rev 1
A. Background IMCA recognises diver medic training courses provided by a number of establishments (listed at https://www.imca-int.com/diver-medic-courses) which have been audited in accordance with guidance note IMCA Scheme for Recognition of Diver […]
Read morePressure Gauges and Other Forms of Pressure Monitoring Equipment Used in Conjunction with Diving Operations
This document revives and extends the guidance originally contained in AODC 059, a document which was withdrawn in 2016. IMCA D 062 addresses operational parameters; factors relevant to testing and certification; and periodic examination and test criteria for all forms of pressure monitoring equipment used in conjunction with diving operations.
Read morePrevention of explosions during battery charging in relation to diving systems
Introduction Application Explosive Emissions from Batteries Under Charge Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboats (SPHL) – Design Considerations Batteries Fitted to Diving Bells and Hyperbaric Rescue Chambers Battery Charging Procedures Planned Maintenance Conclusion […]
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