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Podcast – What is Competence? Part Two
Listen to part two of this short podcast on understanding competence with IMCA’s Technical Advisor for Competence & Training, Andre Rose.
Podcast – What is Competence? Part One
Listen to part one of this short podcast on understanding competence with IMCA’s Technical Advisor for Competence & Training, Andre Rose.
IMCA launches new online facility for instant verification of certificates for safety-critical positions in the offshore industry.
Find out more about IMCA’s new online facility that enables members to access verification services 24 hours a day.
IMCA Publishes Basic Training Document Aimed at Offshore Renewables Sector
IMCA has published ‘Basic Safety Training Requirements for Personnel Employed in the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector’. It provides standard basic safety training requirements for inclusion at contract awards stage covering those employed on-board vessels during the construction and maintenance support phases of offshore renewable energy projects.
One Year On! IMCA DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Dynamic Positioning (DP) Practitioner Accreditation Scheme launched on 1 May 2019, has received close to 1000 enquiries in its first year. The Accreditation Scheme […]
IMCA to Introduce CPD Scheme for Diving Supervisors
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched its pilot Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme for diving supervisors. As announced in November 2018, the App based scheme incorporates the very […]
IMCA develops freelance competence e-portfolios
An IMCA workgroup, initially formed of members of its Offshore Survey Division Management Committee, has developed an easy, cost-effective and measurable way to assess and verify the competence of freelance […]
IMCA to stage competence seminar in Aberdeen
‘Effective competence solutions’ is the theme of an International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Competence and Training Seminar to be held in Aberdeen on Wednesday 2 September 2015. It is aimed […]
Competence Assurance and Assessment: Marine Roles for Small Workboats – guidance published by IMCA
Following a number of incidents involving small workboats operating in the wind farm sector during 2012 and 2013, a need was identified to set out the elements of competence required […]
Competence in the spotlight at IMCA Central & North America Section meeting
A series of presentations and discussions session on the all-important topic of competence will be held following the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Central & North America Section Meeting on […]
Competence in the spotlight at IMCA Central & North America Section meeting
A series of presentations and discussions session on the all-important topic of competence will be held following the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Central & North America Section Meeting on […]
IMCA publishes Guidance on the Use of Simulators
Simulators are used for many purposes in the offshore industry such as for work planning/mission planning purposes including engineering development, procedure development, technical assessments, research, and asset risk assessment. Importantly […]
Competence seminar being held by IMCA in Mumbai
Competence & Training is a core activity of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), providing guidance on competence assurance and assessment, training, and information on recruitment and careers in offshore, […]
IMCA competence workshop being held in Singapore
A competent workforce is a productive one, operating with fewer risks, meaning shorter downtimes and fewer injuries – all steps towards that much sought after industry ‘holy grail’ of zero […]
Guidance on Verifier Training published by IMCA
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Competence Assurance & Assessment guidance, originally launched in January 1999 and regularly updated (last update 2012), is designed to facilitate improved safety in the […]
IMCA publishes guidance on the use of simulators
Simulators are used increasingly in the marine contracting industry, in particular for training and competence purposes, but also for work planning/mission planning purposes including engineering development, procedure development, technical assessments, […]
IMCA launches new freelance competence materials
Raising the profile of the competence of offshore personnel, and the value of company competence schemes, across the marine construction industry is one of the core activities of the International […]
Competence guidance on assessor training
A competent workforce is more productive, operating with reduced risk, shorter downtime and fewer injuries. At the same time, there is need for a rigorous assessment procedure to be in […]
Competence: Guidance on Assessor Training from IMCA
A competent workforce is more productive, operating with reduced risk, shorter downtime and fewer injuries. At the same time, there is need for a rigorous assessment procedure to be in […]
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