A proactive and positive partner, IMCA has significantly inputted into recent discussions on greenhouse gas emissions, the IP Code, and the Diving Code, drawing on the experience and expertise of our Members. This is why the MPRA Committee will often engage with the work programmes of other Committees at IMCA.

In addition, the Committee inputs into IMCA's engagement at other bodies, such as the EU. Another focus is to keep Members abreast of regulatory changes at the IMO, the EU and elsewhere, and how they may impact on Members and their operations. 

Dennis Janssen
Dennis Janssen

Allseas Group SA

Committee Chair

Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas

Bibby Marine Management Ltd

Committee Vice-Chair

Phil Moss
Phil Moss

Bibby Marine Management Ltd

Committee Member

Eugène van Dodeweerd
Eugène van Dodeweerd

Boskalis Offshore

Committee Member

Frederic Siohan
Frederic Siohan

Bourbon

Committee Member

Gerd van de Merlen
Gerd van de Merlen

DEME Offshore (member of DEME Group)

Committee Member

Geert van IJserloo
Geert van IJserloo

Fugro

Committee Member

Joost Rotgans
Joost Rotgans

Heerema Marine Contractors

Committee Member

Bert Devos
Bert Devos

Jan De Nul Group

Committee Member

Karel Allaert
Karel Allaert

Jan De Nul Group

Committee Member

Evan McLaughlin
Evan McLaughlin

McDermott International Inc.

Committee Member

Aurelien Verrier
Aurelien Verrier

Saipem

Committee Member

Saverio La Forgia
Saverio La Forgia

Saipem

Committee Member

Kyle Pemberton
Kyle Pemberton

Seacor Marine LLC

Committee Member

Gary Ritchie
Gary Ritchie

Subsea7

Committee Member

Nathan Parry
Nathan Parry

Subsea7

Committee Member

Peter McCombie
Peter McCombie

TechnipFMC

Committee Member

Liesbeth den Haan
Liesbeth den Haan

Van Oord Support Services B.V.

Committee Member

Margaret Fitzgerald
Margaret Fitzgerald

IMCA

IMCA Secretariat Lead

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MPRA in the Technical Library

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Guidance on the Industrial Personnel (IP) Code

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Guidance for port state inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Exploring the ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, a mandatory instrument where non-compliance can result in legal sanctions.

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Introduction to marine emissions

This document provides comprehensive guidance on marine emissions, emphasising regulations, compliance strategies, and technological solutions.

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Entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) 2009

Sixteen years after its adoption, the Hong Kong Convention enters into force today – 26th June 2025

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IMO approves its Net Zero Framework (NZF)

The 83rd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) at IMO approved a draft legal text for incorporation into a new Chapter (Chapter 5) of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention on its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) aimed at setting shipping on the right trajectory to reach net zero by 2050.

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European Commission takes action to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published a simplification package on sustainability reporting and due diligence, which consists of two Omnibus Directives aimed at simplifying and streamlining the regulatory framework.

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