This information note reflects finalisation of previously announced changes relating to IMCA diving supervisor and life support technician (LST) certification. Withdrawal of Legislation Modules Information Note 1632 advised of the […]
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IMCA Registration of South African In-Water Commercial Diving Training Schools
Regulation 3 of the South African Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022 states the following: “Registration 3. (1) An application for registration as a registered commercial diving school, commercial diver, commercial diving […]
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden
The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) of industry associations (BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and IMCA) have issued interim industry transit advice relating to the […]
IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving: Gulf of Mexico Appendix
When the IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving was originally published it was indicated that IMCA could prepare appendices for countries or regions with their own specific regulations or […]
Industry Transit Advice, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman
Industry associations have taken stock of the security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman and have decided to offer guidance regarding two transit corridors […]
Important PRS considerations when operating close to an asset that is not rigidly fixed to the seabed
This information note reproduces item 1 of IMCA DP Bulletin 03/23 and is issued to widen distribution and awareness on this topic. From the DP Station Keeping Event reports received […]
Working in high temperatures
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
IMO continues work on the Ballast Water Management Convention at MEPC 80
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the BWM Convention) is intended to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one […]
Limiting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) at the IMO
Underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships has been proven to have a damaging effect on marine wildlife and even marine plants of many types. Factors which have been identified as […]
Oceanwide SPHL Component Obsolescence – Unique Group Information Bulletin
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.
Availability of Diving CPD for Diver Training Instructors
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
Loitering Munitions – The Threat to Merchant Ships
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 […]
Extension of the IMCA Diving Supervisor CPD Scheme to Trainees
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 […]
Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety
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 […]
Diver and diving supervisor certification
This information note supersedes IMCA D 16/16 and earlier versions of IMCA D 01/18, which are now withdrawn, and supplements section 5.1 of IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving (IMCA D014).1 Diver CertificatesThe acceptance criteria for diver training certificates to be recognised by the International Marine Contractors Association
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IOGP-649: Seawater Pressure to Depth Conversions
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 […]
Extension of temporary scheme for experienced air diving supervisors wishing to gain IMCA air diving supervisor certificates where Brazilian Portuguese is the primary working language
This Information Note supersedes IMCA Information Note 1471 Temporary scheme for experienced air diving supervisors wishing to gain IMCA air diving supervisor certificates where Portuguese is the primary working language which is withdrawn.Background Through a consultation process, IMCA became aware that interested parties in Brazil were struggling to meet the
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Publication of DMAC 35 – Exposure Index for Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity in Surface-Oriented Diving
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/.
COBRA Breathing Hose Connection Issues – JFD Guidance Note
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]
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