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Renewable Energy Lifting Ops covered in IMCA Guidance
Update to key lifting guidance covers all elements of lifting operations in renewable energy
IMCA Seminar spotlights Lifting Tech & Offshore Renewables Lifting
Lifting & Rigging Seminar focuses the technical side of offshore lifting and challenges created in the renewables market
eCMID and eMISW inspections updated by IMCA
New versions of eCMID and eMISW vessel inspection termplates available
IMCA launches new Analytics Hub for eCMID Vessel Inspection Data
The new system provides real-time reports based on anonymised aggregate data from over 1100 inspections of offshore vessels and workboats.
Registration Open – IMCA DP Conference
Don’t miss this IMCA technical event and the opportunity to influence our future work programme in the area of dynamic positioning.
IMCA finalises Guidelines for Walk to Work (W2W) Operations
The guidelines were originally produced in October 2020 to help standardise the way in which vessels give personnel safe access to offshore structures, both in the wind and oil & gas industries.
IMCA reviews its Safety Interface Document for a DP vessel working near an offshore platform to apply to all industry sectors
IMCA M 125 Safety Interface Document for a DP vessel working near an offshore platform, has been revised as part of a continuous review of IMCA guidelines to ensure their relevance across all energy sectors
Call to action for Marine Members
Find out how to submit your fuel consumption data
IMCA Marine Technical Expertise Enhanced
Richard Purser – a new addition to IMCA’s Technical Team will benefit our members in all areas of Marine
Ensuring eCMID and eMISW Inspection Integrity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
IMCA’s eCMID Committee continues to review the situation regarding inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMCA Publishes “Guidelines for Walk to Work Operations”
The Marine Renewable Energy Committee formed a workgroup consisting of vessel owners, wind farm operators and motion compensated gangway manufacturers and worked alongside an oil & gas focused industry steering group consisting of representatives from leading manufacturers of motion compensated gangway systems.
The W2W guidance has been produced to help standardise the way in which vessels are intended to give personnel safe access to offshore structures both in the wind and oil & gas industries. Heave compensated gangways fitted to vessels stabilise the motions of the vessel so that people can transfer safely from a vessel to an offshore structure or platform.
IMCA Publishes a New Code of Practice for Offshore Pipeline and Umbilical Installation Systems
In April 2019 the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA’s) Marine Division Management Committee set up a workgroup to focus on developing a code of practice for offshore pipelines and umbilical […]
IMCA launches progressive web app for eCMID
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announces the launch of its Progressive Web App (PWA) for its Common Marine Inspection Document system. IMCA’s eCMID system provides the marine and offshore […]
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 […]
Marine and DP Assurance – IMCA Advice During Ongoing COVID-19 Situation
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and the extremely challenging times that many are facing, IMCA recommends the following approach to marine assurance activities, should it not be possible […]
Latest Publications – Introduction to Hybrid Battery Systems for DP Vessels
Members can log in to view this publication on hybrid battery systems for DP Vessels. Non members can purchase this publication here View our publications catalogue here Contact Publications for […]
IMCA Promotes Hybrid Battery Power Systems on DP Ships
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is promoting ways of reducing carbon emissions in the marine environment as part of its strategic theme of environmental sustainability. The contribution of battery […]
IMCA Appoints Electrical Specialist To Technical Team
Reza Yaghoobi has joined the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) as Technical Adviser – Marine specialising in DP electrical, control and automation. He has joined the global trade association from […]
IMCA Focuses on DP at Asian Offshore Support Journal Conference
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has a major role to play at the Asian Offshore Support Journal Conference (Singapore, 17-18 September) as they stage a full afternoon of presentations […]
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