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IMCA Publishes Guidelines on the use of GNSS for Tide Calculations
Read the Press Release or take a few minutes to visit our podcast area for a short podcast introducing this new guidance document.
Podcast – IMCA S 027 GNSS for Tide Calculations
Take a few minutes to listen to this podcast highlighting the key elements of this new guidance document.
Podcast on IMCA’s Recommended Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability
A short podcast sharing the rationale, approach and key elements of IMCA’s new Recommended Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability with Peter de Bree, Chair of IMCA’s Environmental Sustainability Committee and Technical Adviser, Nadine Robinson.
British Health & Safety Executive Offshore Diving Inspection Guide 2021 for External Consultation
IMCA supports the UK HSE’s consultation process and invites Diving Members to review the draft 2021 Offshore Diving Inspection Guide
IMCA publishes Recommended Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability
Find out about our new Recommended Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability
Philippines Maritime Industry Advisory on Vaccination programme
Update from Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines issues lasted update on vaccination for seafarers
IMO supports industry’s Roadmap for Vaccination of Seafarers
Industry group achieves IMO support on Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers
IMCA eCMID System Updates – May 2021
Keep up to date with the latest from eCMID – recent improvements rolled out in May 2021.
Making Waves – May 2021
Read the latest from IMCA – from news stories to features, safety updates, new and updated publications and our events programme.
DPO CPD APP Launched by Nautical Institute and IMCA
IMCA and The Nautical Institute launch continuing professional development app for DP Operators.
IMO launches #FairFuture4Seafarers as part of 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign – 25 June
Secretary General Kitack Lim, International Maritime Organization has recently launched this year’s campaign to recognise the importance of seafarers as key workers. 2021 campaign – Fair Future for Seafarers In […]
Maritime Human Rights Risks and the COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis
New tool from IMO to help businesses protect human rights at sea
IMO Secretary General urges fair vaccine distribution for Seafarers
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has called on all IMO Member States to support a fair global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, beyond fulfilling their national needs, to ensure seafarers can access vaccines. In a statement, Mr Lim reiterated his call for […]
Vaccination of French Sailors: Priority Access Granted
Following numerous awareness-raising efforts by maritime professionals, the French government included, at the beginning of May, sailors in the public priority for vaccination. This prioritization includes French sailors of the […]
Roadmap for vaccination of International Seafarers
IMCA is actively involved in an industry-led taskforce facilitating safe crew vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belgium gives green light to priority vaccination for seafarers
The Belgian government has agreed to prioritise Covid-19 vaccines for seafarers on its vessels. Work will now begin on introducing the scheme “soon”, according to the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association […]
The Netherlands launches vaccination programme for seafarers
The Royal Association of Shipowners in the Netherlands will launch a vaccination programme for seafarers from mid-June. All seafarers working on seagoing vessels flying the Dutch flag or managed from […]
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports. The list is available on the NAMMA website here: […]
Podcast – Safety Corner May 2021
Take a few minutes to listen to this Safety Corner podcast.
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