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Published articles
IMCA publishes a range of technical articles to share information primarily with Members and also to promote the activities of its committees across the wider industry and in a number of industry related publications.
From time to time articles are also published in the publications managed by peer associations. This section of our website provides access to those articles.
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Eliminating poor practices – Guidance on DP Annual Trials
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, explores recent changes to key Dynamic Positioning guidance in Offshore Support Journal.
Continuing to support vital industry conversations on safety
Nick Hough, Consultant – Safety and Security, shares a summary of recent safety activity at IMCA, and looks ahead at what to expect over the coming months.
Lifting in the New Offshore Environment
Mark Ford, Marine & Quality Manager, looks forward to this year’s IMCA Lifting and Rigging Technical Seminar which takes place on 26 October 2023.
Piper Alpha – a reminder of the vital importance of our mission
IMCA CEO Iain Grainger reflects on the 35th anniversary of the tragedy which saw 167 people lose their lives at sea, and its impact on offshore safety.
DP Asia 2023: Supporting the future of Dynamic Positioning
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, reports from DP Asia in Singapore in June where IMCA was out in force, with IMCA members and stakeholders.
Five reasons to use the IMCA Key DP Personnel CPD App
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, explores why DP Personnel should choose IMCA’s App to fulfil new Nautical Institute requirements.
eCMID: Identifying, monitoring and reducing unsafe practices for vessel owners and operators
Mark Ford, Marine & Quality Manager, delves into the findings of the eCMID Annual Report revealing a number of common technical concerns.
Supporting our members to shape the future of the offshore sector
New CEO Iain Grainger on IMCA’s vital role in nurturing industry collaboration to overcome the challenges ahead.
Project Finance International: Unsustainable Offshore Wind
Allen Leatt, CEO of IMCA on the financial challenges for offshore wind – and the solutions to ensuring more sustainability across the supply chain.
IMCA launches awareness campaign regarding new rules for DP
Richard Purser, technical adviser – marine, updates Offshore Support Journal on a busy period for Dynamic Positioning at IMCA.
UK’s offshore supply chain is creaking from years of cut-price procurement strategies – but there’s a fix
Allen Leatt, IMCA CEO, explores our campaign for sustainable offshore wind in industry-magazine, Recharge.
Remote Operation: Revolutionising subsea activity
Andre Rose, technical adviser, explores the importance of training and competence to harness the potential of remote ROV operations.
Learning from members at IMCA’s DP conference
Richard Purser and Graeme Reid look back on the 2022 IMCA DP Conference and forward to this year’s event being held 9-10 May in Amsterdam.
Progress for IMCA’s Accredited Diving System Inspector scheme
Bill Chilton, technical adviser – diving, shares details of the development of the Experienced Practitioner element of IMCA’s ADSI scheme.
Guidance spotlight on USVs for safe use in energy fields
Richard Purser, technical adviser – marine, explores new guidance from IMCA’s USV Committee on the best practice for the safe and efficient use of USVs in energy fields.
Lifting and rigging challenges in offshore wind highlighted
Mark Ford, marine & quality manager, shares the findings from IMCA’s Lifting & Rigging Seminar which focused on the challenges posed by heavier lifts.
Major review of key IMCA DESIGN documents completed
Bryan McGlinchy, diving manager, explores the major review of our DESIGN (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note) suite of documents.
40 years since the successful salvage of King Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, achieved with help from the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry ‘Giants’
Kester Keighley, technical assistant – diving, marks the 40th anniversary since the raising of King Henry VIII’s warship, the Mary Rose.
Identifying suitable commercial diving qualifications
Bryan McGlinchy, IMCA’s diving manager, explores the different options for commercial diving qualifications and the confidence it brings to the industry.
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