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Adverse Impacts of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act (H.R. 6728) on Offshore Energy Security
This Information Note should be of interest to IMCA Members with offshore oil and gas and renewable energy businesses in the United States.
FMEA – Five Yearly Review
Guidance and lessons learned may be missed if the FMEA/FMECA document is not periodically refreshed. A neglected DP system FMEA/FMECA may lead to a reduction in robustness, resilience, and single fault tolerance if it is only updated after deficiencies have been identified by a vessel DP Assurance process or after
COBRA Bailout System: Leakage at the Joint Between the Y-piece and the Interface Block – JFD Guidance Note
Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to the potential for leakage on the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA) at the joint between the […]
Accredited Diving System Inspector (ADSI) Examinations – Preparatory Information for Candidates
on the material they should study prior to sitting the ADSI examinations.
DP Consequence Analysis – A Timely Reminder
Read this Information Note for DP Consequence Analysis.
Loosening of COBRA Handle Manifold – JFD Guidance Note
Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA) handle manifold becoming loose within the activation assembly on the […]
COBRA Pre-use Procedures – JFD Guidance Note
Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD concerning changes to the pre-use procedures for the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA). The COBRA manual will be […]
Summary of 2021 DESIGN Changes for Hyperbaric Rescue Unit (HRU) Life Support Packages (LSP)
IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems was published in July 2014. Section 16 of that document covered DESIGN requirements for Hyperbaric Rescue Unit Life Support […]
Summary of IMCA D 024 Document Changes 2021
IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems was published in July 2014. The latest revision of IMCA D 024 has now been published (Rev. 3). This […]
Summary of IMCA D 018 Document Changes 2021
IMCA D 018 Rev. 1 Code of practice for the initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of diving plant and equipment was published in June 2014. The latest revision […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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