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 […]
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Diving Contractors Rev.3
Read this Information Note for the latest COVID-19 guidance for diving contractors
Loosening of COBRA Handle Manifold – JFD Guidance Note
Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA) handle manifold becoming loose within the activation assembly on the […]
COBRA Pre-use Procedures – JFD Guidance Note
Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD concerning changes to the pre-use procedures for the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA). The COBRA manual will be […]
Summary of 2021 DESIGN Changes for Hyperbaric Rescue Unit (HRU) Life Support Packages (LSP)
IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems was published in July 2014. Section 16 of that document covered DESIGN requirements for Hyperbaric Rescue Unit Life Support […]
Summary of IMCA D 024 Document Changes 2021
IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems was published in July 2014. The latest revision of IMCA D 024 has now been published (Rev. 3). This […]
Summary of IMCA D 018 Document Changes 2021
IMCA D 018 Rev. 1 Code of practice for the initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of diving plant and equipment was published in June 2014. The latest revision […]
One Year Adoption Period for Updated IMCA DESIGN Suite Documents
Members are advised that that a number of revised IMCA DESIGN suite documents are about to be published. They are: IMCA D 018 Rev. 2 – Code of practice for […]
Changes to ECM in a Closed Bell and Airway Adjunct Training
Since 1997 IMCA has been the custodian of the offshore Diver Medic Course. Over the years this programme has been extremely successful and, as a result, trained diver medic interventions […]
Digital Certification – New IMCA Certificate Formats
IMCA has updated the format of certificates issued under its certification schemes. This information note sets out details to help IMCA members and certificate holders recognise and understand the new […]
Election Results – Diving Division Management 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 […]
IMCA Diver Medic Training During COVID-19 (Rev. 1)
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 […]
Applications from Training Providers to Teach IMCA Approved Trainee Air/Bell Diving Supervisor and IMCA Approved Assistant Life Support Technician Courses
1. Introduction This information note is maintained by the IMCA Secretariat in accordance with IMCA’s Bye-laws. IMCA promotes improvements in health, safety, environmental, quality, technical and contracting standards and IMCA […]
Applications from Training Providers to Teach IMCA Approved Diver Medic Technician (DMT) or IMCA Approved Diver Medic Technician Refresher (DMTR) Courses
1. Introduction This information note is maintained by the IMCA Secretariat in accordance with IMCA’s Bye-Laws. IMCA promotes improvements in health, safety, environmental, quality, technical and contracting standards and IMCA […]
IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
IMCA is frequently asked for a study guide to help candidates preparing to sit the IMCA Air Diving Supervisor certification examination. As part of the recent revision of the IMCA […]
IMCA Bell Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
IMCA is frequently asked for a study guide to help candidates preparing to sit the IMCA Bell Diving Supervisor certification examination. As part of the recent revision of the IMCA […]
Procedure for Obtaining IMCA Diving Contractor Membership for an Affiliate Company
This Information Note supersedes Information Note 1529 (originally IMCA D 28/20) Extension of Diving Contractor Membership to an Affiliate in Another Region, which is withdrawn. 1 Introduction An Affiliate Member […]
Verification of IMCA Certificates
IMCA has launched a new online facility for the verification of certificates issued to those working in safety-critical roles, as part of its wider digital transformation initiative. This adds to […]
IMCA Experienced Practitioner Accredited Diving System Inspector (EP ADSI) Scheme – Nomination of Candidates
1 Background IMCA is in the process of developing an IMCA Accredited Diving System Inspector (ADSI) scheme (see IMCA Information Note 1565 for details). In order to facilitate the launch […]
IMCA Accredited Diving System Inspector (ADSI) Scheme in Development
This information note is intended to make IMCA Diving Division members and other stakeholders aware that the Association is in the process of developing an IMCA Accredited Diving System Inspector […]
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