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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 […]
New Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee
Thanks are extended to all three candidates who put their names forward to serve as Chair of IMCA’s Environmental Sustainability Committee (the ESC). The ESC is a core committee of […]
Enforcement of the Jones Act and Vessel Crewing Laws
An industry interest group launched what was previously a crew boat, renamed the Jones Act Enforcer, in July 2021 to monitor offshore vessel energy activities for compliance with the Jones […]
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 […]
Election Results – Marine 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 […]
Playing our part in the global marine plastics challenge
This Environmental Bulletin provides an overview of the extent of the plastics pollution challenge, drawing on the latest scientific evidence from UNEP’s Global Assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought heightened […]
Predictive Maintenance, the Aviation Industry and Offshore Applications
Maintenance model development To remain safe and in good working order, all mechanical and electrical systems require some form of regular maintenance to be carried out. Some systems comprise safety […]
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 […]
Mayflower Autonomous Ship
In 2016, Plymouth city officials considered celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers sailing, in 1620, on the Mayflower to the “New World” by building a replica vessel. Whilst […]
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 […]
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 […]
Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee – Chair and Vice Chair
The Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee underwent an election during July of this year. We are pleased to announce that following this election, at the next meeting, a Chair […]
Cyber Security Update
Update on IMO’s 2021 Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management For matters relating to HSSE and Maritime Security: [email protected] For matters relating to Marine Policy and Regulatory Affairs: [email protected] For […]
eCMID and eMISW Findings Analysis
April 2020 – April 2021 IMCA has analysed 1517 vessel inspection reports uploaded between April 2020 and April 2021 into the eCMID database at www.ecmid.com and produced the following summary […]
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 […]
IPCC release report on the Physical Science of Climate Change
On 9 August 2021, the output of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Working Group 1 of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), consisting of 234 authors from 65 countries, […]
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