Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Our aim
IMCA is active globally, regionally and nationally in representing our Members to governments and regulatory bodies. We lobby for sensible, workable and effective regulations.
Our activities
An important part of IMCA’s work is representation on a number of joint government-industry committees and other relevant bodies. We also work collaboratively with other trade associations in areas of common interest.
IMCA holds non-governmental observer status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We frequently attend IMO meetings to keep abreast of the latest developments and provide input based on Members’ combined experience and expertise.
IMCA Contact
Margaret Fitzgerald
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Contact
Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Peter McCombie | TechnipFMC | Committee Chair |
| Dennis Janssen | Allseas Group SA | Committee Vice-Chair |
| Phil Moss | Bibby Marine Management Ltd | Committee Member |
| Eugène van Dodeweerd | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
| Frederic Siohan | Bourbon | Committee Member |
| Gerd van de Merlen | DEME Offshore BE NV | Committee Member |
| Remko Kloos | Fugro | Committee Member |
| Joost Rotgans | Heerema Marine Contractors | Committee Member |
| Bert Devos | Jan De Nul nv | Committee Member |
| Stuart Ross | Jan De Nul nv | Committee Member |
| Angelo Tossio | Maersk Supply Service A/S | Committee Member |
| Evan McLaughlin | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member |
| Karyn Boxwell | Noble Drilling Services Inc | Committee Member |
| Aurelien Verrier | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Saverio La Forgia | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Kyle Pemberton | Seacor Marine LLC | Committee Member |
| Gary Ritchie | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Liesbeth den Haan | Van Oord Support Services B.V. | Committee Member |
| Linda Behage | Van Oord Support Services B.V. | Committee Member |
| Margaret Fitzgerald | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Fuel Consumption Data Collection
Call to Action for Marine Members!
IMCA is collecting fuel consumption data from its members, to enable us to effectively lobby IMO Member States for a carbon intensity indicator (CII) which works for the offshore sector. The current CII being used by IMO is based on cargo ships which is not a suitable metric for assessing the carbon intensity of the offshore sector.
Support IMCA’s submission by submitting your fuel consumption data through a process managed by the Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs Committee.
You can submit annual data for 2019-2022 and, using our submission templates, email to us: [email protected].
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
IMO continues work on the Ballast Water Management Convention at MEPC 80
BWM Convention prevents the spread of harmful aquatic organisms and the damage to the marine environment from ballast water discharge.
Read moreLimiting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) at the IMO
IMCA reports from the IMO where revised guidelines aim to reduce noise pollution from vessels with data collection and knowledge sharing key next steps.
Read moreIMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee adopts historic 2023 GHG Strategy
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) have agreed to a revised GHG Strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships.
Read moreIMO’s Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention will finally enter into force 14 years after adoption
Convention is set to enter into force in 24 months’ time on 26 June 2025 and addresses all environmental and safety aspects relating to ship recycling.
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 moreOffshore Renewables See IMCA Expand Board
Jonathan Tame, SVP Projects and Offshore Operations at Subsea 7, is appointed IMCA’s new President with four new board members representing offshore wind.
Read moreIMCA signs MOU with Business Network Offshore Wind
Collaboration will develop the offshore wind renewable energy industry and its supply chain in the U.S. to support delivery of 30GW by 2030.
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