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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
Ali Macleod, technical adviser – diving, shares his tips on reporting diving gas supply incidents in our short podcast.
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 […]
IMCA Announces Successful Launch of Diving CPD Scheme
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce the successful launch of its App-based continuing professional development (CPD) scheme for diving supervisors. The App incorporates the latest in […]
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Diving Contractors
Guidance for Diving Contractors is provided below and also available to download here 1 BACKGROUND The novel Coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can spread from […]
Pre-registration Open for Diving Supervisors Certification
IMCA is introducing a continuing professional development (CPD) scheme for diving supervisors, following a successful pilot which commenced in September 2019. The CPD scheme incorporates the latest in training techniques […]
IMCA Instrumental in IMO Establishing Correspondence Group to Revise Diving Code
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) at its 7th session has endorsed the […]
IMCA's Diving Heritage to the Fore
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) at its 7th session has endorsed the […]
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 Diving Technical Team Expanded
Ali Macleod has joined the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) as Technical Adviser – Diving, having spent over six months with the association as Diving Training Provider Auditor. Prior to […]
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