Lifting & Rigging
Our aim
IMCA helps to identify and manage the hazards associated with offshore lifting operations through the work of the Lifting & Rigging Management Committee. This work is central to our industry as lifting forms part of almost every offshore and subsea operation.
Our activities
The committee focuses on reviewing existing and producing new guidance when appropriate. We are also involved in reviewing guidance documents and standards of other industry bodies. We produce briefings and alerts, and review the competency and training requirements of those personnel key to providing safe and efficient lifting operations.

IMCA Contact
Mark Ford
Marine & Quality Manager
Contact
Committee members
Name | Company | Role |
---|---|---|
Laura Lombardi | Usha Martin Italia SRL | Committee Chair |
Jack Spaan | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
Søren Møllgaard | Cadeler A/S | Committee Member |
Michael Roberts | DNV – Central & North America | Committee Member (Regional – NA) |
Robert Askins | Global Maritime Consultancy Ltd | Committee Member |
Lakshmi Narayanan | Heerema Marine Contractors | Committee Member |
Nils Troll | Heerema Marine Contractors | Committee Member |
Robin Van Nieuwkerk | Huisman Equipment BV | Committee Member |
Emile Gros | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
Andrew Brewis | Saipem | Committee Member |
Mohd Zamri | Sapura Energy Berhad | Committee Member |
Peter Wolf | Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A. | Committee Member |
Sara Fletcher | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
Tom McCallum | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Maarten Loman | Van Oord Support Services B.V. | Committee Member |
Mark Ford | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
IMCA Lifting & Rigging Seminar 2023
Save the date for IMCA’s popular Lifting & Rigging Seminar scheduled for 26 October 2023. Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities available.26 October 2023
Steigenberger Airport Hotel
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