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
Roger Moore
Technical Adviser – Remote Systems and ROV, Offshore Survey
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rene van der Starre | Subsea 7 | Committee Chair |
| Darren Shannon | Oceaneering International | Committee Vice-Chair |
| Pat Quakernaat | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
| Jeroen Kromhout | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
| Kevin Porter | DOF AS | Committee Member |
| Craig Campbell | Fugro | Committee Member |
| Paul Watson | McDermott International Inc. | Committee Member (Regional – NA) |
| Malcolm Rennie | Mermaid Subsea Services (Thailand) Ltd | Committee Member |
| Nils Helge Sætre | Oceaneering International | Committee Member |
| Douglas Middleton | ROVOP Limited | Committee Member |
| Ryan Lumsden | Saab Seaeye Ltd | Committee Member |
| Ewan Emslie | Saipem | Committee Member |
| Alan Gray | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Brian Johnston | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
| Graeme Russell | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
| Roger Moore | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
Iain 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 moreIMCA backs Fugro ROV introductory training course
Allen Leatt, CEO, attends opening ceremony of Fugro’s ROV Training Centre of Excellence in Plymouth (UK) which is introducing first IMCA approved ROV course.
Read moreRemote Operation: Revolutionising subsea activity
Andre Rose, technical adviser, explores the importance of training and competence to harness the potential of remote ROV operations.
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 moreApproving ROV introductory training courses
IMCA introduces new requirements for ROV course providers to create an industry baseline and improve safety. Providers have until 30 June 2023 to apply.
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