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Nippon gases safety flash
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 […]
Introduction of IMCA diving supervisor continuing professional development (CPD)
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 […]
Changes in IMCA Exam Resit Protocol
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 […]
Establishment of the International Diving Industry Forum
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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JFD product caution note relating to disposable gas conditioner cartridges for diver and chamber gas recovery systems
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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Recent rise in forged ADAS diver training certificates
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 […]
Diver and diving supervisor certification
Note: This information note was originally published in January 2018. Minor amendments were made in September 2018 to bring the information listed up to date. This information note supersedes IMCA D 16/16 which is now withdrawn, and supplements section 5.1 of IMCA D 014 – IMCA international code of practice for offshore
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Counterfeit Kirby Morgan Bandmasks (KMB 28)
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 […]
ADCI “International Endorsement” Diver Training Certificates – Clarification on IMCA Recognition
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 […]
USCG updates marine casualty reporting property damage thresholds
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 […]
Sustained load cracking in aluminium manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351
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 […]
IMCA minimum criteria for surface supplied diver training
Offshore surface supply Divers undertaking an offshore diver training programme must undertake dives in a range of depths to the maximum depth of the qualification. Upon completion of the programme […]
Diver training certificates – IMCA acceptance criteria
Acceptance criteria for diver certificates to be recognised by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) for offshore diving under IMCA D 014 – IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving: There must […]
Publication of US Navy Diving Manual Revision 7
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 auditing activities
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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Maritime Labour Convention: New certificate requirements for shipowners
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 […]
Hyperbaric evacuation – Introductory videos
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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Updated IMCA guidance on the testing of diving bell/basket hoist wire ropes
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 […]
Fitness for purpose of closed bell diver emergency recovery hoists
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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