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Election Results – Remote Systems & ROV 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 […]
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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Use of composite cylinders for diving and underwater operations
1 Background Composite cylinders are increasingly being used for diving and underwater operations. However, IMCA Members should note that unfortunately not all such cylinders are suitable for underwater use or as part of a diver’s breathing apparatus. This Information Note is intended to assist users to identify composite cylinders that
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Evaluation of public consultation on evaluating the effectiveness of the Offshore Safety Directive (OSD)
IMCA recently participated in the Public Consultation on evaluating the effectiveness of the Offshore Safety Directive (OSD). As a follow on to that, the European Commission has formally requested both qualitative and quantitative data from stakeholders in an attempt to link the data with the requisite evaluation criteria adopted by
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IMO’s work on the regulatory scoping exercise for the use of maritime autonomous ships (MASS)
IMCA would like to advise its’ members that the IMO has now agreed a Framework for the regulatory scoping exercise on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) which is scheduled to take place during 2019. The aim of this exercise is to determine how safe, secure and environmentally sound MASS operations
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Competence: Transferability, validity and accreditation
Transferability of competence between contractors IMCA’s competence assurance and assessment guidelines were developed to provide offshore contractors with a framework to produce their own competence schemes. The various contractor competence schemes do not have to be identical but may be based on the IMCA framework. Contractor companies will have processes
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Sustained load cracking in aluminium manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351
This information note is to make members aware of IMCA Safety Flash 07/18, which is copied below. A susceptibility to sustained load cracking (SLC) has been identified in cylinders manufactured […]
Maritime Labour Convention: New certificate requirements for shipowners
On 18 January 2017 the 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 will enter into force. The amendments were approved at the 103rd annual meeting of the International […]
Recommendations for the Remote Systems & ROV Division management committee work programme
The IMCA Remote Systems & ROV Division Management Committee (ROV DMC) is keen to ensure that it continues to address issues that are relevant and in the interests of IMCA members. Therefore, members of the Division are invited to submit a short memo on any ROV-related subject which they would
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ROV technician accreditation guidance
A number of individuals have contacted the IMCA secretariat over the last few months seeking clarity on their ROV technician competency and operator grade status. Those seeking this guidance have […]
Exports of certain equipment and technology to Russia
On 31 July the Council of the European Union agreed adoption of agreed restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in eastern Ukraine. This decision gives legal value to an agreement reached at the Committee of Permanent Representatives on Tuesday 29 July and announced by European Council President
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Serial Communications Formats – Remote Technology
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA R 07/12
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SERPENT – Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership using Existing iNdustrial Technology
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA R 03/08
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