Information Notes

Statoil and Technip have recently released two films on the topic of hyperbaric evacuation. These films were made possible by the support of an International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) member, Statoil, which has given its permission to distribute the links below. Hyperbaric evacuation – Phase 1; ‘Evacuation

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CMID Users’ attention is drawn to the software update now available for the eCMID database. Software version v2.0.0.5 can be downloaded from the eCMID website and is also accessible via the ‘Check for Updates’ feature in the ‘help’ option in the eCMID application itself. This software update has been developed

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Following engagement with industry, regulators, training providers and workforce representatives through 2015, the UK interim BOSIET/FOET/HUET Compressed Air – Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) standard has been introduced across the UK as from 15 February 2016. It will involve dry CA-EBS training with in-water HUET breath hold. Developed as a result

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This aim of this information note is to update members’ awareness of maritime security matters which have been recently published or made known to the industry. 1 Network and Information Security – EU Legislation The EU proposes under the 2013 EU Cybersecurity Strategy, to establish the Network and Information Services

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Members’ attention is drawn to the second edition of the Lloyd’s Register (LR) guidance to clients on battery installations (attached), covering the hazards associated with them, and LR’s approach to approving them.  The guidance is generic and applies to all electric and hybrid configurations and is based on LR’s experience

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Members will recall that there were reports at the end of 2015 that the tonnage criteria for the BWM convention had been reached, and that the 12 month countdown to entry into force had started. IMO has been rechecking the tonnage figures and has now confirmed that the tonnage threshold

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Members will wish to be aware that new guidelines for cyber security measures onboard ships have been published by BIMCO in a document supported by Cruise Lines International Association, the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners and the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners.  The

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The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has provided IMCA with the following information: HSE has recently been made aware that some diver recovery hoists fitted in diving bells may not be fit for purpose.  Of particular concern is that some hoists may not provide sufficient mechanical advantage to enable

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Members may have seen reports that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force world-wide on 24 November 2016.  However, this has not yet been confirmed by IMO, because the ratification figures are still being checked.  The Convention will enter into force 12 months after

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Changes to the UK offshore regulations are due to take effect on 19 July 2015.  The changes are being made to take account of the requirements of the new EU Directive on the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations (Directive 2013/30/EU).  The EU Directive is aimed at reducing major

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 04/15

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The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) has released version 1.1 of its P1 and P2 geophysical position data exchange formats.  Originally released in 2012 to replace the UKOOA P1/90 and P2/94 formats, the revised versions incorporate industry feedback from the first release and provide greater flexibility –

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Members will wish to be aware that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has recently issued guidance and advice to vessel owners, operators and masters on the subject of piracy and armed robbery against ships. The information is contained in AMSA Marine Notice 07/2015 which supersedes 15/2009 and is attached

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The finalised version of the British and European Standard BS EN 12021:2014 – Respiratory equipment – Compressed gases for breathing apparatus – was released in late 2014.  As well as its obvious application to diving breathing gas, the new BS EN 12021, which has superseded BS EN 12021:1999, is also

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IMCA’s Chief Executive, Chris Charman, has stepped down, with immediate effect (as from 1 May).  Jane Bugler has become Acting Chief Executive, thus ensuring that IMCA is in very safe hands.  A new Chief Executive will be sought to take IMCA forward and continue to deliver ever more support for

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