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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 Chair |
| Mike Jessop | OSC Marine Group Ltd | Committee Vice-Chair |
| 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 | 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 |
| Simon Binsted | 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
New IMCA Diving guidance on lost bell emergencies
New guidance on the prevention and mitigation of life-threatening lost bell emergencies published which pulls together key advice into a single document.
Read moreIain Grainger announced as new CEO of IMCA
IMCA’s Board has completed the search process for a new CEO following the announced retirement of Allen Leatt who leaves at the end of May.
Read moreNew Technical Director for IMCA, Jim Cullen
Jim Cullen joins IMCA as its new Technical Director following a 30-year career in the marine contracting industry with Brown & Root and Subsea 7.
Read moreThirteenth unit launched for Diving Supervisor CPD App
IMCA’s App for phones and tablets facilitates the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for Diving Supervisors.
Read moreGuidance on the provision, acceptance and handling of breathing gases for diving
IMCA delivers new guidance following requests from industry parties to address issues around breathing gases used for diving.
Read moreGuidance on protecting divers during underwater excavations
New IMCA guidance raises awareness of the hazards associated with subsea excavation works. in particular, the significant risks to divers.
Read moreMajor revision of key IMCA diving system guidance
IMCA has fully revised and updated the principal documents within its DESIGN (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note) suite of documents.
Read moreIMCA publishes Marine Explosive Ordnance Operations Logbook
New logbook published on marine explosive ordnance operations. Available through the store in the publications section of our website.
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