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eCMID Update #3 – January 2012
CMID Update is a quarterly newsletter related to the IMCA M 149 CMID inspection and the associated eCMID database, www.imcacmid.com. The newsletter keeps readers up to date with changes to […]
IMCA to hold ROV simulator workshop at Oceanology International
The modern remotely operated vehicle (ROV) simulator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment, extensively used for training personnel both offshore and onshore. Simulators are being used increasingly for other […]
Making Waves #61 – December 2011
Making Waves 61 (PDF) Highlights from issue 61 of Making Waves Include: Full report from the New Orleans seminar Spotlight on Roy Hay IMCA seeks new staff Latest CMID update
IMCA puts DP in the spotlight
As befits the 50th anniversary of the advent of dynamic positioning (DP), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has turned the spotlight on this invaluable technology. Earlier this year ‘Guidance […]
IMCA publishes ROV statistics for 2010
A snapshot of people working world-wide with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) on two days in February and August 2010 – and the number of vehicles in use on the same […]
IMCA publishes diver/ROV mattress handling guidelines
Reference material based on ‘best industry practice’ and the historical experience of a wide range of onshore and offshore disciplines dealing with issues associated with concrete mattresses has been brought […]
IMCA publishes guidelines for oxy-arc cutting
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) newly published ‘Guidelines for Oxy-Arc Cutting’ (IMCA D 003 Rev 1) has five main aims – to improve safety and efficiency; to consider the […]
IMCA publishes world-wide diving personnel statistics
Figures published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveal that globally there was a reduction in offshore diving work in 2010, compared with 2009, possibly due to the economic […]
New Orleans – the right venue at the right time for IMCA annual seminar
Delegates from all over the world will be gathering in New Orleans in a matter of weeks for the 19th Annual Seminar of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). With […]
IMCA publishes DP station keeping incidents 2009 and requests input to 2010 report
The sharing of information on incidents is essential as an aid to improved safety, with each one improving the knowledge base of other organisations undertaking similar activities. This is why […]
IMCA publications available in Portuguese and Spanish
Eight key publications from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have been translated into both Latin American Portuguese and Spanish and are now available for downloading on the IMCA website […]
Annual DP trials under the conference spotlight
Annual dynamic positioning (DP) trials for DP vessels will come under the conference spotlight when Ian Giddings, Technical Adviser – Marine, International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) speaks at the 15th […]
Corporate' competence key to improving offshore safety
Andy Woolgar of Subsea 7, President of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) raises the issue of elevating competence from the marine contracting sector’s offshore workplace to onshore and management […]
Guidance on the Use of Simulators published by IMCA
A slim 18-page volume published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) marks a significant piece of work in the quest for increasing levels of competence within the marine contracting […]
IMCA to hold briefing seminar in Baku
A free-to-attend morning seminar will be held by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) at the Hyatt Baku on Thursday 6 October in order to introduce IMCA, its role, activities […]
IMCA vessel assurance workshop
A systematic, and common, approach to vessel assurance is seen increasingly as invaluable to both owners and operators eager to improve safety and efficiency. It is an approach that encourages […]
Making Waves #60 – September 2011
Making Waves 60 (PDF) Highlights from issue 60 of Making Waves Include: IMCA forms the Renewable Energy Workshop Publications available as free downloads New joint IMCA/OGP GNSS publication Spotlight on […]
IMCA membership hits the 800-mark
The International Marine Contractors Association (Stand number 1D64) is marking this year’s SPE Offshore Europe by announcing the passing of a major membership milestone – over 800 member companies from […]
eCMID Update #2 – September 2001
CMID Update is a quarterly newsletter related to the IMCA M 149 CMID inspection and the associated eCMID database, www.imcacmid.com. The newsletter keeps readers up to date with changes to […]
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