Remote Systems & ROV Division
Our aim
IMCA’s Remote Systems & ROV Division focuses on all aspects of equipment, personnel and operations relating to robotic intervention in deepwater.
Our activities
The ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) and AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) industry sectors cover a broad range of technologies and technical requirements These include hardware, software, offshore operations and crew competence. We are very active in connecting with industry and developing and publishing guidance for our Members in all these areas.

IMCA Contact
Andre Rose
Technical Adviser – Competence & Training, Remote Systems and ROV
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Committee Members
Name | Company | Role |
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Rene van der Starre | Subsea 7 | Committee Chairman |
Darren Shannon | Oceaneering International | Committee Vice-chairman |
Pat Quakernaat | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
Kevin Porter | DOF ASA | Committee Member |
Doug Graham | Fugro | Committee Member |
Paul Watson | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member (Regional – NA) |
Malcolm Rennie | Mermaid Subsea Services (Thailand) Ltd | Committee Member |
Andy Miller | Modus Subsea Services Ltd | Committee Member |
Nils Helge Sætre | Oceaneering International | Committee Member |
Mark Philip | Oceaneering International, Inc. | Committee Member |
Douglas Middleton | ROVOP Limited | Committee Member |
Ryan Lumsden | Saab Seaeye Ltd | Committee Member |
Ewan Emslie | Saipem | Committee Member |
Graeme Russell | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Andre Rose | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
Making Waves – October 2021
Read the latest from IMCA – from news stories to features, safety updates, new and updated publications and our events programme.
Read moreGuidelines for installing ROV Systems on vessels or platforms
Introduction Glossary of Terms and Definitions ROV Classification ROV System Layout ROV System Services Operational Requirements References Appendix – Suggested ROV System Checklist
Read moreGuidelines for the shared use of sensors for ROV and survey purposes
Glossary of terminology Introduction and overview Differences in requirements for ROV positioning and survey operations Risks associated with shared use of sensors Operational configuration and documentation Considerations for installing shared […]
Read moreElection Results – Remote Systems & ROV Committee
Thanks are extended to all who agreed to stand for election and to those who have served as committee members over the previous term. I confirm that, as a result […]
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