Your attention is brought to the following safety notice issued by JFD. JFD is instructing all users to cease COBRA diving operations immediately until such time as replacement parts can […]
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IMCA Membership Assessment Procedure – Diving Contractor Regional Affiliate
This document describes the membership application and audit assessment procedure for existing diving contractor members of IMCA applying for affiliate membership in another region.
IMCA Membership Assessment Procedure – Diving Contractor Saturation Upgrade
This document describes the membership application and audit assessment procedure for all companies upgrading from surface supplied diving contractor membership to saturation diving contractor membership of the IMCA Diving Division.
IMCA Membership Assessment Procedure – Temporary to Full Diving Contractor
This document describes the application and audit assessment procedure for all applicants upgrading from temporary to full 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.
IMCA Membership Assessment Procedure – Diving Contractor
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.
Changes to the INPP/French diver certification requirements
Your attention is brought to the following changes to the French diver qualification, recognition and renewal requirements issued by the French Ministry of Labour with effect from the 1st of […]
COVID-19 swab-test testing for diver medics
Background Testing for Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has become commonplace since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Obtaining a sample for testing currently involves the use of a single swab to collect […]
Renewal of diver medic certification during the COVID-19 pandemic – Rev 1
A. Background IMCA recognises diver medic training courses provided by a number of establishments (listed at https://www.imca-int.com/diver-medic-courses) which have been audited in accordance with guidance note IMCA Scheme for Recognition of Diver […]
IMCA Policy for the Validity of Diver Medicals During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Rev. 2.1
This Information Note supersedes Information Note IMCA D 11/20 Extension to the Validity of Diver Medicals During the COVID-19 Pandemic and IMCA Policy for the Validity of Diver Medicals During […]
IMCA Diving Supervisor and ALST Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic
IMCA-approved Trainee Air Diving Supervisor (TADS), Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor (TBDS) and Assistant Life Support Technician (ALST) courses are currently delivered by DT2 Training Supplier Members in accordance with IMCA […]
IMCA Diver Medic Training During COVID-19
IMCA approved Diver Medic Technician (DMT) courses are currently taught by a number of training providers worldwide in accordance with IMCA D 020 IMCA Scheme for Recognition of Diver Medic […]
Norwegian directorate of health statement normalising the validity of offshore health certificates and divers’ health certificates
Information Note 10/20 NORWAY Covid-19 response – extension to the validity of health certificates, offshore rotation extensions, and crew changing requirements has been withdrawn. Your attention is brought to the […]
Publication of UK HSE guidance for divers and AMEDS on medical fitness and medical examination of divers during the COVID-19 outbreak
On 23 March 2020 the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a statement which temporarily changed the validity period of Certificates of Medical Fitness to Dive issued in the […]
IMCA announces successful launch of diving supervisor CPD scheme and app
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce the successful launch of a continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and App for diving supervisors. The aim of the CPD […]
COVID-19 – An example of a risk assessment undertaken by an IMCA Diving Contractor
This Information Note contains a sample of a robust risk assessment recently undertaken by an IMCA Member. In this example, the bowtie risk assessment methodology was selected and used to […]
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – guidance for diving contractors – Rev. 1
Updated 23 April 2020 This Information Note has been prepared by IMCA Diving Division Members and members of the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). It is also fully endorsed by […]
Extension of the renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the COVID-19 pandemic
IMCA has been asked to consider extending the permitted renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This Information Note will only apply where an annual DESIGN […]
UK HSE energy division response to COVID-19
A letter from the HSE Energy Division has been brought to IMCA’s attention regarding the HSE’s response to COVID-19, which we have set out here in this information note for […]
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association document COVID-19 and offshore diving (Norway)
Members should note that Norwegian Oil and Gas has produced a very useful document setting out measures to be taken to reduce the spread of Covid-19 during manned underwater operations […]
Release of KMDSI bulletin on cleaning and sanitising Kirby Morgan Helmets, BandMasks and Full Face Masks
Your attention is brought to the following bulletin from Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. It is recommended that users of KMDSI helmets and BandMasks review and implement the manufacturer’s recommendations […]
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