News

New Technical Director for IMCA, Jim Cullen

Jim Cullen joins IMCA as its new Technical Director following a 30-year career in the marine contracting industry with Brown & Root and Subsea 7.

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Campaign for sustainable offshore wind continues

IMCA CEO Allen Leatt is interviewed in industry magazine, Energy Voice, calling for fairer contracts for offshore wind as issue reaches international business media.

Thirteenth unit launched for Diving Supervisor CPD App

IMCA’s App for phones and tablets facilitates the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for Diving Supervisors.

Making Waves – March 2023

Read the latest issue of our online magazine, Making Waves featuring the latest member news and features, safety updates and upcoming events.

Approving ROV introductory training courses

IMCA introduces new requirements for ROV course providers to create an industry baseline and improve safety. Providers have until 30 June 2023 to apply.

Supporting the development of offshore wind in Taiwan

Around 25 representatives from developers, contractors, suppliers, and regulators attended the inaugural Taiwan Focal Group meeting held by IMCA.

IMCA welcomes workboats with new membership category

Category aimed at owners and operators of small workboats which are less than 500 gross tonnage and with a load line length of less than 24 metres.

Marine

IMCA welcomes new communications lead

James Ketchell joins as head of communications and marketing with around two decades of experience, most recently with membership associations in the UK.

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IMCA CEO Allen Leatt to retire in 2023

Allen Leatt is set to retire after 46 years working in the industry. The search for his successor is already underway through a nomination committee of the Board.

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IMCA calls for Offshore Wind Competitiveness Programme

Speaking at an industry conference, IMCA calls for sector-wide collaboration, stating it is essential in addressing supply chain losses in offshore wind.

Guidance on the provision, acceptance and handling of breathing gases for diving

IMCA delivers new guidance following requests from industry parties to address issues around breathing gases used for diving.

Diving

IMCA successfully retains ISO 9001 and 27001 certification

Quality improvement is part of IMCA’s strategy, for the fourth year in a row there were zero findings in the surveillance audit – a great achievement for the whole team.

Global offshore wind energy targets at risk

IMCA’s Legal, Contracts, Insurance & Compliance Committee publishes updated contracting principles to support long-term sustainability in offshore wind energy.