Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA M 22/02, IMCA S 06/02
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Wreck removal convention
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 21/02, IMCA M 23/02
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Recognition of professional qualifications in the EU
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA TCPC 07/02
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Maritime requirements for future global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA M 10/02, IMCA S 02/02
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Guidance on phased implementation of the IMCA Competence Assurance & Assessment Scheme for safety-critical marine positions: Phase 2
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA TCPC 04/02, IMCA M 09/02
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Voyage data recorders (VDR)
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA M 03/02
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Competence assessment of experienced surface supplied divers
As outlined in Diving Division Information Note D 20/99, IMCA has been involved in developing arrangements for the assessment of certain divers with broad diving experience but who lack written qualifications. […]
Organo-tin compounds
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 34/01, IMCA M 38/01
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Safe management and operation of vessels standing by offshore installations and associated survey guidelines
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 32/01, IMCA M 36/01
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Guidance on phased implementation of the IMCA Competence Assurance & Assessment Scheme for safety-critical marine positions
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA TCPC 14/01
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Updated EC directive on marine equipment
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 27/01, IMCA M 27/01
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Medical Examiners of Divers
Background As you may be aware the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is withdrawing from its internationally recognised scheme for the approval of non-UK based doctors to carry out […]
Accident statistics for IMCA members: Report for 2000
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 24/01
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Guidance on the recovery of bodies
Diving contractors have been involved in the recovery of bodies from wrecks at sea as long as there has been a diving industry. It goes without saying that the experience can be traumatic for those involved. An IMCA contractor has kindly made available a copy of its plan covering the
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UK oil and gas industry publishes sector’s first sustainable development strategy
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 21/01
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Seafarers working time: Implementation of the EU Working Time Directive and ILO Convention 180 by flag states: UK
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 09/01
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New and amended standards for navigational equipment
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA M 05/01, IMCA S 03/01
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National diving regulations
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA D 03/01
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UK rules for decommissioning offshore installations and pipelines
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA S&L 39/00, IMCA M 37/00
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Working time regime on ships under STCW95 and ILO Convention 180 – Computer software to help shipping companies maintain records
Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA S&L 40/00
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