IconIMCA Uses Next Generation of Online Training Technology

The International Marine Contractor’s Association’s (IMCA) has recently completed an upgrade to its Anti Bribery and Corruption training programme with Transparency International using the most modern online training techniques available. The updated online eLearning module called Doing Business Without Bribery is the next generation of the version launched in 2018 and is freely available on … Continue reading “IMCA Uses Next Generation of Online Training Technology”

IconIMCA joins Joint Trades Group in support of CBP Notice regarding Offshore Vessels under the Jones Act

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce that further to a letter sent to President Trump earlier this month the Association has joined a Joint Trades Group in sending the attached letter to further demonstrate our support of the CBP 1625 process. Click here to view letter. Click here to view letter … Continue reading “IMCA joins Joint Trades Group in support of CBP Notice regarding Offshore Vessels under the Jones Act”

IconIMCA welcomes CBP notice regarding offshore vessels under the Jones Act

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes a new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Notice to revoke and modify rulings relating to offshore vessels under the Jones Act.  These revocations and modifications will bring much needed clarity to the U.S. offshore sector, better delineating the difference between “transportation of merchandise,” which is subject to the … Continue reading “IMCA welcomes CBP notice regarding offshore vessels under the Jones Act”

IconIMCA Seminar Set To Demystify Digitalisation

What does digitalisation mean for the offshore oil and gas industry in general, and for the marine contracting sector in particular? The forthcoming International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) day-long seminar with the theme ‘The Future Offshore Digital Environment’ being held in London on Tuesday 15 October aims to demystify the topic and help delegates plan … Continue reading “IMCA Seminar Set To Demystify Digitalisation”

IconIMCA 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 technologies in reducing carbon emissions is now having a positive effect in the offshore marine construction market. A number of IMCA’s member companies have taken … Continue reading “IMCA Promotes Hybrid Battery Power Systems on DP Ships”

IconIMCA 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 latest in training techniques and is available in IOS, Android, tablet and PC formats. Trials of the App are now ready to begin in earnest. … Continue reading “IMCA to introduce CPD Scheme for Diving Supervisors”

IconIMCA to hold HSSE Seminar in Amsterdam in November

Senior managers and QHSE professionals from all organisations involved in the offshore marine contracting industry will be gathering in Amsterdam (Park Plaza Hotel, Schiphol) on 19 and 20 November for the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Health, Safety & Environment Seminar, which will consider sustainability from an environmental, health and safety perspective.   Split over … Continue reading “IMCA to hold HSSE Seminar in Amsterdam in November”

IconNominations open for IMCA Annual Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Environmental Sustainability and Safety Annual Awards.   As Allen Leatt, Chief Executive explains: “Following the success of the inaugural awards in 2018 when TechnipFMC’s Marine Operation Services won the Environmental Sustainability Award for the ‘very positive steps undertaken by crews to eliminate use … Continue reading “Nominations open for IMCA Annual Awards”