1.1 These are the terms and conditions on which IMCA offers and permits use of the IMCA Skills system (‘the System’). By using the System, you confirm that you accept the following terms and conditions and that you agree to comply with them.
2.1 The System is a platform for the provision of professional learning and development content for the offshore marine industry. The system contains courses and other learning resources, some of which are included in broader programmes.
2.2 One such programme is Dynamic Positioning (DP) CPD, which addresses the continual assessment and certification of key DP personnel and facilitates DP Operators’ compliance with their Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) obligations under The Nautical Institute certification scheme. The DP CPD programme is not intended to replace a DP professional’s own training and practical experience.
3.1 Any individual with an interest in the offshore marine industry can register to use the System.
3.2 Learning content may be provided free of charge, as a benefit of IMCA membership or on payment of a fee required for certain courses or programmes.
3.3 Users will have access to learning content as described within the System for each course or programme. Access may be restricted based on payment, membership status or other factors as described.
4.1 Users of the System shall not permit any third-party to access the System or any of the documents, data or other information stored within the System.
4.2 Users shall not reproduce, re-transmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish or circulate any documents, data or other information contained in the System except as allowed for in these terms and conditions.
4.3 Users shall not infringe, nor permit to infringe, nor otherwise prejudice the proprietary rights of IMCA.
4.4 Users shall not misuse the System by knowingly introducing viruses or other malicious or technically harmful software.
4.5 Users shall not translate, merge, adapt, vary, alter or modify, the whole or any part of the System or any documents, data or other information within it nor permit the App or any part of it to be combined with, or become incorporated in, any other programs, except as necessary to use the App on devices as permitted in these terms.
4.6 Users shall not try to circumvent these prohibitions.
4.7 If a user engages in any of the above prohibited uses then IMCA may immediately terminate that user’s access to the System and deactivate or delete that user’s account.
5.1 IMCA and/or the developers of the System may implement updates to the System without notice. This includes the registration and payment systems, app functionality, underlying app platform, learning content and all other elements of the system.
5.2 IMCA does not guarantee that the System and its contents will always be available or that access to the System will be uninterrupted.
5.3 IMCA may suspend user access, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of the System without prior notice at any time. IMCA will not be liable to users or any third party if for any reason the System is unavailable at any time or for any period.
5.4 IMCA may define a particular specification of computing device required to use the System or elements thereof. IMCA will endeavour to ensure wide availability of the System but makes no guarantee that all functionality will be available on all devices.
5.5 IMCA may vary these terms and conditions at any time by posting the amended terms on the System or on the IMCA website. All amended terms and conditions will automatically take effect immediately on posting. Please check these terms and conditions periodically to inform yourself of any changes which are binding on you.
6.1 Pricing for access to learning content is described within the System. Where a fee is applicable to selected learning content, access to that content will not be provided until payment has been received by IMCA.
7.1 The System is protected by copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights owned by or assigned to IMCA.
7.2 All intellectual property rights existing or arising in the System, IMCA data or any materials, know-how, specifications, inventions, processes, software data or information supplied by us under or in connection with these terms and conditions or the System shall at all times belong to and remain vested in IMCA. No user data that is uploaded or entered into the System, proprietary rights or any other rights whatsoever are assigned, granted or shall otherwise pass to any user.
8.1 IMCA’s aggregate liability for a breach of these terms and conditions and any non-contractual claims relating to the System shall not exceed the fee you paid by such user for the latest module. If no fee is paid by a user IMCA’s liability in the aggregate to such user shall not exceed GBP £10.
8.2 You remain solely responsible for the safe, lawful and proper conduct of any activities you carry out. IMCA will not have any liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity, or any costs incurred arising out of your ongoing certification (or suspension or withdrawal of certification) by IMCA and/or your use of the System.
8.3 The System and its content are provided “as is” and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, IMCA excludes all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms, whether express or implied, which may apply to the System, any content displayed on the System, or any services provided on the System.
8.4 The content and data contained in the System is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We strongly recommend that you obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on the System.
8.5 IMCA will not have any liability in respect of any information contained within the System whether accurate or not, and will have no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use or misuse of any such information.
8.6 Users are responsible for ensuring their devices are sufficiently protected against any viruses or other malicious or technically harmful software.
8.7 If the actions of any user give rise or contributes to a claim against IMCA then that user shall indemnify IMCA against all costs, liabilities, damages and expenses which IMCA may incur or be held liable for as a result of such claim.
9.1 The IMCA privacy policy explains how IMCA may use personal data. This is provided at https://www.imca-int.com/privacy.
10.1 International Marine Contractors Association (“IMCA”) which conducts business through IMCA Trading Ltd registered in England and Wales with company number 07169292, registered address 2nd Floor, 168 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6RA, United Kingdom. Our registered VAT number is GB 262 7056 07.
10.2 You can contact IMCA by calling +44 (0) 20 7824 5526, by email to [email protected] or by writing to us at IMCA Trading Ltd, 66 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AU, UK.
11.1 These terms and conditions and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with them shall in all respects be construed and take effect in accordance with English law.
11.2 The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute: (a) arising from or in connection with these terms; or (b) relating to any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with these terms and conditions.
12.1 We keep our terms and conditions under regular review. This version was last updated on 24 February 2026.