Migration of people is not a new phenomenon. In the last ten years, owing to civil strife, economic hardship and conflict, there have been unprecedented migration flows, particularly towards Europe. Insofar as migration has the potential to affect the security and safety of our members’ crews and operations, it is
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Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee – Chair and Vice Chair
The Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee underwent an election during July of this year. We are pleased to announce that following this election, at the next meeting, a Chair […]
Election Results – Health, Safety, Security & Environment 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 Security Committee Bulletin 02/21
For this briefing we have provided a short update on developments in Mozambique, as well as in the Gulf of Guinea, Arabian Waters, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Mozambique […]
Piracy and vessel security in the Gulf of Guinea – an update
In recent months there has been an alarming increase in levels of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The Security Committee would like to ensure that our members are properly […]
Fuel Consumption Data Collection
The 70th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption, also referred to […]
Cyber security considerations for autonomous and remotely controlled systems
A Brief History of Security Historically, security can be defined as: The state of being free from danger or threat.The safety of a state or organization against criminal activity such as terrorism, theft, or espionage.Procedures followed or measures taken to ensure the security of a state or organization. The definitions
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IMCA security bulletin 02/20
The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing
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Guidance on crew management during the COVID-19 outbreak
This update further collates shared good practice guidance and feedback from our members on practical ways to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to encourage our members […]
Piracy and armed robbery – focusing on known ‘hot spots’
This information note prioritises known ‘Hot Spots’ of concern to IMCA Member companies and supplies useful links for security risk management decision making. The IMCA Security Committee recommends the shipping industry’s Maritime Global Security website providing additional guidance and links. South East Asia The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy
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Oil/chemical mapping and spill risk assessment in Saipem’s fleet
What was done Saipem has performed spill risk assessments for all its construction vessels. Through a rigorous and consistent method, the assessments assign a risk level for all equipment on-board […]
Sustainable supply chain: Food waste reduction
Reducing supply chain footprint, disposal of waste to sea and disposal of waste to shore are important contributing factors in optimising responsible fleet operations. In 2017, Fugro teamed up with […]
Sleipnir: the most sustainable heavy lift vessel – Heerema Marine Contractors
Heerema Marine Contractors is one of the leaders in the offshore construction industry, embracing LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as a marine fuel. The most recent addition to Heerema’s fleet – […]
IMCA security bulletin 01/20
The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing
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IMCA security bulletin 04/19
The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing
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Plastics: a briefing on biodegradability
Plastic is the broad name given to different long-chain polymers with high molecular weight. Some of the most commonly used are PE (polyethylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PET (polyethylene terephthalate), […]
Plastic Pollution Inspections
This IMCA Environmental Sustainability Bulletin brings you information on an initiative developed at TechnipFMC, whereby plastic pollution inspections were developed within the TechnipFMC fleet. It should be stressed that this […]
Saipem eco-operations program
This is the fourth IMCA Environmental Sustainability bulletin, and, like the others, it is drawn from one of the nominations for the inaugural IMCA Environmental Sustainability Awards made at the […]
Leading key performance indicators (KPIs)
This briefing provides information on some of the more common leading key performance indicators (KPIs) used by IMCA members. Leading indicators are measures that precede or indicate the likelihood of an unwanted health and safety event happening, and such indicators can be used in an inherently proactive way to drive
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IMCA security bulletin 03/19
The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing
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