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eCMID and eMISW Findings Analysis
April 2020 – April 2021 IMCA has analysed 1517 vessel inspection reports uploaded between April 2020 and April 2021 into the eCMID database at www.ecmid.com and produced the following summary […]
Verification of IMCA Certificates
IMCA has launched a new online facility for the verification of certificates issued to those working in safety-critical roles, as part of its wider digital transformation initiative. This adds to […]
Update on Fuel Consumption Data Collection, Proxies and Submission Process
As a result of a submission made by IMCA to the Marine Environment Protection Committee, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted IMCA authority to calculate proxies and submit information […]
IMCA Security Bulletin 03/21
The Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy Every person deserves to be safe while carrying out their work, and to be able to return to their homes […]
Position Reference Systems – correct set-up is essential
1 BACKGROUND The IMCA Marine DP committee has identified a trend of DP station keeping events relating to the incorrect setup, use or selection of Position Reference Systems and Sensors. […]
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.’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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