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 […]
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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. […]
IMCA Security Committee Bulletin 01/21
For this briefing we have provided a short update on developments in Mozambique, as well in as the Gulf of Guinea. Mozambique Members will be aware of the deteriorating security […]
Election Results – Offshore Survey Division Committee
The 2021 election of the Offshore Survey Division Management Committee has been completed and the new committee members announced.
2021 Membership Survey Results
IMCA would like to thank those members who took the time to complete the 2021 Membership Survey the results of which are attached.
Jones Act Update and the developing Offshore Wind Market in the United States
Read the latest on the Jones Act and a brief update on the offshore wind market in North America.
IMCA DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme, March 2021
Dear DP Accredited Practitioner, Welcome to this 2nd DP Accredited Practitioner news bulletin. We are well into 2021 and regrettably, there is no let up with the issues we face […]
Piracy and vessel security in the Gulf of Guinea – an update
In recent months there has been an alarming increase in levels of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The Security Committee would like to ensure that our members are properly […]
Confined Space Entry Resource Pack – Step Change / MSF
Dear Colleagues, The Marine Safety Forum (https://www.marinesafetyforum.org/) in collaboration with Step Change in Safety (https://www.stepchangeinsafety.net/) has published a Confined Space Entry Resource Pack, including a short video with speaker notes, […]
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 […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Is it real or just hype?
A brief history of Artificial Intelligence (AI)It is tempting to think of AI as a modern concept, but a short search of “Google” soon reveals that AI has roots in […]
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.
IMCA Security Committee Bulletin 04/20
The IMCA Security Committee continues to work to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be […]
Changes to the French Diver Certification Requirements – Rev. 1
Your attention is brought to the following changes to the French diver qualification, recognition and renewal requirements issued by the French Ministry of Labour with effect from the 1st of […]
The IOGP Life-Saving Rules – the IMCA position
IMCA supports and promotes the standardisation of safety tools and initiatives across the industry. IOGP’s Life-Saving Rules specifically address nine critical areas where repeated fatalities have occurred. The Rules will […]
JFD COBRA Safety Notice
Your attention is brought to the following safety notice issued by JFD. JFD is instructing all users to cease COBRA diving operations immediately until such time as replacement parts can […]
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