IMCA’s Lifting and Rigging Committee received and reviewed comments regarding the terminology used in IMCA’s Diving Documents and on diving equipment that is being lifted.The Committee noted that IMCA D018 […]
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Crane frictional component exchanges
During recent Committee discussions it was agreed that IMCA’s Lifting and Rigging Management Committee (LRMC) should develop an information note on caution to be taken when renewing brake frictional components […]
ATTACK ON M.V. TRUE CONFIDENCE – 06 MARCH 2024
IMCA and other Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the […]
IMCA Technical Document Assurance Project
In 2023, IMCA commenced a review of documents after considering how to improve overall quality of the organisation’s published documents. IMCA decided to bring in a technical document assurance co-ordinator […]
IMCA Diving Contractor Membership Assessment Procedure
This document describes the membership application and audit assessment procedure for all new applicants seeking Contractor membership of the IMCA Diving Division, encompassing both contractors undertaking surface supplied diving operations only and those utilising both surface supplied and saturation diving techniques.
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden – 5 February 2024
Houthi forces in Yemen have continued to attack international shipping in the Southern Red Sea, the Bab el Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden. Since Houthi forces hijacked a car […]
Marine sector decarbonisation – industry initiatives and resources
The construction vessel sector finds itself confronted with a pressing need to address its environmental footprint and actively participate in global shipping initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change. Operating as […]
Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling
Biofouling on ships entering the water of IMO Member States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic […]
Information Note on new SOLAS requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships
At its’ 107th session, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS, introducing a new regulation II-1/3-13 on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships which will enter […]
Preparing for the implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
Medical Examination of Divers – Middle East & India Initiative
Information Note IMCA D 20/01, issued in July 2001 (revised April 2021), advised members of the requirements for doctors who undertake annual medical examination of divers, in light of the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) withdrawal of recognition of doctors operating outside the UK.
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden – 15 December 2023
The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) of industry associations (BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and IMCA) has issued the following UPDATED interim industry transit advice […]
Changes to IMCA Diving Supervisor and LST Certificates
This information note reflects finalisation of previously announced changes relating to IMCA diving supervisor and life support technician (LST) certification. Withdrawal of Legislation Modules Information Note 1632 advised of the […]
IMCA Registration of South African In-Water Commercial Diving Training Schools
Regulation 3 of the South African Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022 states the following: “Registration 3. (1) An application for registration as a registered commercial diving school, commercial diver, commercial diving […]
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden
The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) of industry associations (BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and IMCA) have issued interim industry transit advice relating to the […]
IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving: Gulf of Mexico Appendix
When the IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving was originally published it was indicated that IMCA could prepare appendices for countries or regions with their own specific regulations or […]
Industry Transit Advice, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman
Industry associations have taken stock of the security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman and have decided to offer guidance regarding two transit corridors […]
Important PRS considerations when operating close to an asset that is not rigidly fixed to the seabed
This information note reproduces item 1 of IMCA DP Bulletin 03/23 and is issued to widen distribution and awareness on this topic. From the DP Station Keeping Event reports received […]
Working in high temperatures
IMCA members conduct operations in various parts of the world which have a very hot and humid climate during the summer season. In such places, the ambient temperature at times can exceed 40 °C along with periods of very high humidity. Such conditions are potentially dangerous to those who are
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