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IMCA Guidance on Protecting Divers during Underwater Excavations
New guidance raises awareness of the hazards associated with subsea excavation works in particular, the significant risks to divers who engage in such work
Major Revisions of Key IMCA Diving System Guidance documents concluded
Major diving document updates available thanks to diving Division workgroups as 12 month overlap period in place while members prepare to meet new criteria.
IMCA publishes Marine Explosive Ordnance Operations Logbook
IMCA publishes new logbook on marine explosive ordnance operations. Available through the store in our publications section of our website
Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination to the Offshore Diving Community Stressed
Read the Diving Medical Advisory Committee’s statement on COVID-19 vaccination for divers
IMCA Expands its Diving Expertise
Bill brings a wealth of experience that will benefit IMCA members and the diving industry.
IMCA Sponsors Sat Divers in Ultimate Endurance Challenge
IMCA is supporting a team of four divers as they embark on a major challenge to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
IMCA Speaking on Diving and Environmental Sustainability at NUI in Bergen
Diving and Environmental Sustainability experts presenting IMCA updates and guidance at world renown diving conference.
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 Accredited Diving System Inspector Scheme in Development
Read about the Accredited Diving System Inspector Scheme being developed by IMCA for launch in 2022.
Information Notes 1565 and 1566
The Diving Team is in the process of developing an IMCA Accredited Diving System Inspector (ADSI) scheme. Our webpage and information notes describe the reasons for introducing the scheme and gives a short overview of how it will work. It is anticipated that the IMCA ADSI scheme will be launched during 2022.
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 Guidance for Surface Swimmers
Find out about our Surface Swimmers guidance – either read the Press Release, Find the Guidance document in the Digital Publications section of our Publications Library.
Podcast on Diving Gas Supply Incident Reporting
Take a few minutes to listen to this short podcast sharing tips on reporting diving gas supply incidents.
IMCA supports International Anti-Corruption Day – 9 December 2020
This year’s campaign “Recover with integrity” highlights the increased risk of potential for bribery and corruption which may be presented by the current pandemic.
IMCA’s Diving Supervisors’ CPD App to be made mandatory from 2021 – fourth 2020 Knowledge Unit now available
Find out more about the scheme and how to register by visiting our Certification & Training Section.
IMCA Diving Supervisors are encouraged to register and complete the relevant knowledge units to achieve and maintain their in-date status.
Register for IMCA’s Diving CPD
Register for IMCA’s app-based continuing professional development (CPD) scheme for diving supervisors, which incorporates the latest in training techniques to support diving supervisors in keeping up to date with current […]
New Module for IMCA’s Diving CPD
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) launches the third module for its App-based continuing professional development (CPD) scheme for Diving Supervisors on 1 September. The App incorporates the latest in […]
Important Update to COVID-19 Diving Information Notes
Please note the issue of two recently published Information Notes advising Members of IMCA’s current policy on: Renewal of Diver Medic Certification During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Rev. 1 Updated […]
IMCA Diving Experience Enhanced
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce that Phil Towers has joined the team as Technical Adviser – Diving. Phil Towers has extensive experience in the subsea […]
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