Information Notes

IMCA members conduct operations in various parts of the world which have a very hot and humid climate during the summer season. In such places, the ambient temperature at times can exceed 40 °C along with periods of very high humidity. Such conditions are potentially dangerous to those who are

Members’ attention is brought to the UHD-114829 Information Bulletin recently issued by Unique Group relating to Oceanwide Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) component obsolescence.

IMCA is expanding the availability of its popular Diving CPD app to offshore diver training instructors at schools providing IMCA-recognised offshore diver certification. This will be available through members of International Diving Regulators & Certifiers Forum (IDRCF) and other certifying bodies recognised by IMCA (as set out in the latest

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published a useful Information Paper entitled  Loitering Munitions – The Threat to Merchant Ships. It is about drones being used for illegitimate […]

In April 2020 IMCA launched its diving supervisor continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and app. Since then, the scheme has been highly acclaimed by supervisors, contractors and clients and has […]

The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety. The purpose […]

Acknowledgements This Report was written by the Pressure to Depth Conversion Expert Group, part of IOGP’s Geomatics Committee, with contributions from the Surveying and Positioning Subcommittee, Geodesy Subcommittee, and the […]

Diving Division Members are requested to note that DMAC 35 Exposure Index for Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity in Surface-Oriented Diving, has been published by the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). The document can be freely downloaded from www.dmac-diving.org/guidance/.

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to breathing hose connection issues. For convenience, the Guidance Note has been attached overleaf as an appendix to this document, but it can also be found online at: https://www.jfdglobal.com/files/4016/8614/6021/DB500-PGN-24R0_Breathing_Hose_Guidance.pdf. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to various issues on the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA) that have occurred recently and to provide information on future changes. For convenience, the Guidance Note has been attached below as an appendix to this document, but

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has recently published new unified requirements for cyber security: E26 and E27.  These will be mandatory for classed ships and offshore installations contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2024.  This will have implications for IMCA members.

The Diving Division of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) have jointly decided to withdraw their key guidance documents relating to COVID-19.

IMCA recognises that professional divers are trained for a wide variety of purposes. IMCA will only accept training that is open to all and is directed towards the development of divers for offshore operations. IMCA will not recognise diver qualifications developed for other purposes e.g., military diver training.

Divers undertaking an offshore surface supplied diver training programme must undertake dives in a range of depths to the maximum depth of the qualification.  Upon completion of the programme, they must be competent to operate safely as a surface supplied diver in an offshore environment.  It is also expected that

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have revolutionised the way we navigate and locate ourselves on the surface of the Earth. However, GNSS signals are prone to interference and one of the most significant sources of interference is increased ionospheric activity.

The IMCA DP Committee has been made aware of potential common-mode failures regarding Combined Gyro Compass and Motion Reference Sensors (MRU). These potential failures are discussed below and must be understood and considered while using/updating/purchasing combination MRU/Gyro, or gyro sensors that may rely on a GNSS signal to remain functional.

With effect from the date of publication of this Information Note IMCA will no longer be offering the UK Legislation module examination as part of the IMCA diving supervisor and LST certification schemes. As of 27 February 2023, IMCA will cease to take all new bookings for the UK legislation