In the ‘Spotlight’ section of the September issue of our newsletter, Making Waves, we interviewed Carl Annessa, a current member of the IMCA Marine Division Committee and the Executive Vice […]
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Jane Bugler speaking at NUI Diving Seminar
Jane Bugler, Technical Director of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is to speak on ‘Learning from diving statistics and incident reporting – an IMCA perspective’ in the ‘Global Picture […]
Discussion: Risk culture – fact or myth
“Risk Culture – fact or myth?” When: 11 November 2013 – 6.30 p.m. Where: The Box, LSE 5th Floor, LSE Tower 3 Clements Inn Strand London WC2A 2AZ Who: Professor […]
ROV mobilisation revision
From award of a contract to the first in-water test of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) there are a significant number of issues that need to be addressed by both […]
IMCA annual seminar – all components in place
With its theme ‘Addressing the Challenges of New Frontiers’ the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Annual Seminar returns to Singapore after nine years with a programme that features keynote addresses, […]
IMCA annual seminar: Maritime Cluster Fund
The Maritime Part Authority (MPA) Singapore has approved an application from IMCA to be included in the Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) for a training grant for the IMCA Annual Seminar […]
From the President – October 2013
As the industry moves inexorably forward and looks further into the future, evolution is of course inevitable. In addition to working in new geographies and topographies, there are also changes […]
Making Waves #68 – October 2013
Making Waves 68 (PDF) Highlights from issue 68 of Making Waves Include: Another successful Competence Seminar The MLC coming into force IMCA’s safety statistics report The revision to IMCA’s guidance […]
IMCA publishes Code of Practice for the use of High Pressure Jetting Equipment by Divers
Underwater high pressure water jetting equipment is used by fully submerged divers for cleaning, or cutting, purposes. Effective and safe operation of this equipment, and of its associated surface support […]
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, […]
Upcoming IMCA section meetings, seminars and workshops
There are several section meetings, seminars and workshops coming up in the IMCA Calendar. For more information on these, please see the list below. Workshops and seminars require prior registration, […]
Call for papers for 2014 safety seminar
IMCA has issued a call for papers for the IMCA Annual Safety Seminar, taking place on 18-19 March, 2014 in Houston, USA, on the theme Opportunities & Exposure in Marine […]
IMCA annual seminar – the story so far
Bookings for the IMCA Annual Seminar 2013, taking place at the Shangri-la Hotel in Singapore on 5-6 November on the theme Addressing the Challenges of New Frontiers are coming in […]
IMCA seeks a Technical Adviser
Job description IMCA, the influential international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies is seeking a technical adviser to join the technical team supporting and implementing IMCA’s wide-ranging […]
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 […]
IMCA consultation on international offshore diving code of practice
The ‘International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving’ (IMCA D 014), published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), provides advice on ways in which diving operations can be carried […]
August – a crucial month for vessel operators
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) enters into force on 20 August 2013; and the International Marine Contractors Association is doing all that it can to […]
Busy autumn ahead for IMCA's DP specialist
Providing guidance on all aspects of dynamic positioning; technical reports and annual incident reports and analysis plays an important role in the work programme of the International Marine Contractors Association […]
Updating the IMCA Diver Medic Scheme programme
Work is under way on reviewing the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Diver Medic Scheme which is widely used and taught by IMCA recognized schools around the world. The scheme […]
ROV statistics 2012
Newly released remotely operated vehicle (ROV) statistics from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) show there has been an increase of members’ ROV-based construction, drill support and cable laying activities […]
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