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1 Background Composite cylinders are increasingly being used for diving and underwater operations. However, IMCA Members should note that unfortunately not all such cylinders are suitable for underwater use or as part of a diver’s breathing apparatus. This Information Note is intended to assist users to identify composite cylinders that
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The latest revision of DMAC 12 – Safe Diving Distance from Seismic Surveying Operations – has been published by the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) and can be freely […]
IMCA has been made aware of two recent incidents where a supply of heliox gas was found to contain a quantity of argon rather than helium. No injuries have been […]
As part of our mission to improve performance in the marine contracting industry IMCA continuously evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of how we work and what we do. As part […]
During a recent Diving Division Management Committee meeting a review of the revised IMCA examination resit protocol issued in September 2018 was discussed. All accepted the posts of diving supervisor and […]
IMCA would like to advise its Diving Division members of the formation of the International Diving Industry Forum (IDIF). The Forum has been established by three key industry stakeholders – the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA); the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI); and the International Association of Oil and
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IMCA Diving Division members are asked to note that JFD has issued a Product Caution Notice to all customers who have procured any of the equipment listed below: B1562A DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, GASMIZER B1591A DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, GASPURE B1563 DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, AIR FILTER SYS, 2 SETS BO B1592A GASPURE
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IMCA currently recognises the certificates listed in IMCA D 01/18 Diver and Diving Supervisor Certification for offshore diving under the IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving (IMCA D […]
IMCA members should be aware that counterfeit Kirby Morgan 28 Bandmasks are being produced in China and sold as genuine products. The counterfeit items appear identical to the genuine Kirby […]
IMCA members should note the contents of the Association of Diving Contractor International (ADCI) Advisory Notice entitled, “ADCI Surface-Supplied Diver Certifications (International Endorsement – IMCA Recognized).” The Notice is available […]
On 18 April 2018 the United States Coast Guard (USCG) amended the monetary property damage threshold amounts for reporting a marine casualty and for reporting a type of marine casualty […]
This information note is to make members aware of IMCA Safety Flash 07/18, which is copied below. A susceptibility to sustained load cracking (SLC) has been identified in cylinders manufactured […]
Diving Division members should note that Revision 7 of the US Navy Diving Manual was published by direction of Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on 1 December 2016. NAVSEA has also very helpfully published a detailed Executive Summary of the modifications introduced by Revision 7. There are a number
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Client companies have legal and moral responsibilities to select and work with competent contractors capable of consistently delivering safe and efficient marine projects. In view of this, client companies employ a variety of measures to assure themselves that they only engage suitable contractors. Auditing is one of the most common
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On 18 January 2017 the 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 will enter into force. The amendments were approved at the 103rd annual meeting of the International […]
Statoil and Technip have recently released two films on the topic of hyperbaric evacuation. These films were made possible by the support of an International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) member, Statoil, which has given its permission to distribute the links below. Hyperbaric evacuation – Phase 1; ‘Evacuation
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IMCA M 194 Rev. 2 – Guidance on wire rope integrity management for vessels in the offshore industry – was published in December 2015. Diving contractor members should note that this revision […]
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has provided IMCA with the following information: HSE has recently been made aware that some diver recovery hoists fitted in diving bells may not be fit for purpose. Of particular concern is that some hoists may not provide sufficient mechanical advantage to enable
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The finalised version of the British and European Standard BS EN 12021:2014 – Respiratory equipment – Compressed gases for breathing apparatus – was released in late 2014. As well as its obvious application to diving breathing gas, the new BS EN 12021, which has superseded BS EN 12021:1999, is also
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This IMCA information note is intended to provide information and give advice to diving contractors wishing to manage any possible hazards associated with balancing the need for divers in saturation to have unobstructed access through trunkings while providing protection against possible suction or pressure loss. 1 The Need to Provide
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