IMCA assessment procedure for diving contractor membership

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  • Revision 0.5 - September 2025

This document provides detailed guidelines and requirements for diving contractors seeking membership of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Diving Division.

Contents

  • Glossary
  • Introduction
  • Eligibility
  • Application and Assessment Process
  • Contractor Audits
  • Variations to the Application and Assessment Process
  • Acceptance Criteria
  • Evidence Portfolio Requirements
  • References
  • Appendix 1 – Insurance Declaration Template
  • Appendix 2 – Letter of Confirmations Template for Applicants for Affiliate Membership
  • Appendix 3 – Simplified Evidence Portfolio for Extra-National Affiliate Membership

Revision

  • Rev. 0.5 - September 2025
    Section 3.4 updated to include Site Audit TOR
  • Rev. 0.4 - October 2024
    Inclusion of feedback on implementation of the assessment procedure
  • Rev. 0.3 - August 2024
    Minor updates
  • Rev. 0.2 - July 2024
    Amendment of Section 4.1 IMCA Assessment Team
  • Rev. 0.1 - July 2024
    Requirement for evidence of Hyperbaric Evacuation System added to Section 3
  • Rev. - May 2024