IMCA appoints Stuart Walder as new Head of Technical and Safety

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has welcomed Stuart Walder as its new Head of Technical and Safety.

In this key leadership role, Stuart will lead IMCA’s technical teams and oversee the production of IMCA technical guidance and safety initiatives across each of its core divisions – Diving, Dynamic Positioning, Remotely Operated Vehicles, and Offshore Survey.

Stuart brings more than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a track record of leadership in the integrity and inspection of offshore assets including FPSO vessels, floating production units, and fixed platforms. A Chartered Engineer and member of the Society of Operations Engineers, he has led multidisciplinary teams of over 40 personnel and delivered complex integrity programmes across multiple international operations.

In his previous role at the energy industry service provider Petrofac, Stuart led operations integrity teams across several offshore assets, championing process safety, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

In his new role, Stuart will be responsible for overseeing the development and publication of IMCA’s industry-leading technical guidance, working closely with IMCA’s technical Committees and Workgroups, ensuring their outputs remain effective, aligned, and valuable to Members. He will also lead IMCA’s efforts to deliver safety improvements across all technical divisions, and to support Members to operate more sustainably and efficiently.

Commenting on his appointment, Stuart said: “I am delighted to join IMCA at such an important time for the offshore construction industry. I look forward to working with the team, our Members, and technical Committees to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and technical performance across the sector.”