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 […]
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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 a number of revised IMCA DESIGN suite documents are about to be published.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Manufacture of Sonardyne ‘AODC’ Diving Bell Emergency Transponders Discontinued
Background Sonardyne International Ltd has recently announced the obsolescence of its types 7097 & 7192 Diving Bell Emergency Transponders. These were often referred to as the Sonardyne ‘AODC emergency transponders.’ […]
Preventing Underwater Ship Husbandry Diving Fatalities
The number of fatalities and serious injuries suffered by divers conducting ship inspections and other underwater ship husbandry work is of real concern to the commercial diving industry. Such incidents […]
Diving Gas Supply Incident Reporting
1 Background The diving industry is in a highly vulnerable position should mix-ups or other errors in the provision of diving gases occur. Divers breathe life-supporting gases at high pressures. […]
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Document “COVID-19 and Offshore Diving (Norway) – Rev. 7”
This Information Note supersedes Information Note IMCA D 14/20 Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Document COVID-19 and Offshore Diving (Norway) which is withdrawn. Members should note that the Norwegian Oil […]
Publication of DMAC 33 Rev. 1 – Return to Diving after COVID-19
The independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee has updated its guidance on returning to diving after COVID-19, setting out important guidance for the offshore diving industry in its efforts to address the threats posed by the current pandemic.
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