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Code of practice on the manufacture and safe use of cable-laid slings and grommets
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the manufacture and safe use of cable-laid slings and grommets, primarily used in offshore heavy lifting operations.
Revision 2 | April 2025
Guidance
Code of Practice
Introduction
Abbreviations
Cable-Laid Slings
Termination
Sling Rating
Cable-Laid Grommets
Grommet Rating
Testing and Certification
Identification, Marking and Record of Lifts
Inspection and Thorough Examination
Informative References
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:April 2025 Reason:Some sections were re-ordered; a new section on handling, transportation and storage; information on wire rope grading; sling-eye maximum opening angle included; nominal pin diameter added for slings > 451-500 mm; references updated. Revision:Rev. 2 Date:April 2019 Reason:Reviewed by a workgroup and no changes required Revision:Rev. 1.1 Date:September 2016 Reason:To include additional construction methods; to align with current codes; to amend formulae Revision:Rev. 1 Date:August 2008 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. -
DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook
This DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme Handbook outlines IMCA's accreditation process for Dynamic Positioning (DP) practitioners, detailing the requirements, examination process, and revalidation criteria.
Revision 0.3 | March 2025
Guidance
Informative Guidance
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:March 2025 Reason:Links updated Revision:Rev. 0.3 Date:March 2024 Reason:Update of page 2, document categorisation, and layout; no change to technical content Revision:Rev. 0.2 Date:March 2022 Reason:Minor edit to Section 3.5 Revision:Rev. 0.1 Date:May 2019 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. -
Guidance on the IMCA eCMID system
An overview of the IMCA eCMID System, which offers a safety management system health check for offshore vessels.
Revision 5 | February 2025
Guidance
Informative Guidance
System Overview
Inspection Types
Inspector Competence and Accreditation
Inspection Process
Access to Inspection Reports
Findings Analytics
Quality Assurance Process
Glossary
Further Information
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:February 2025 Reason:New requirements for vessel particulars completion; introduction of risk-based categories; general update Revision:Rev. 5 Date:May 2024 Reason:Foreword updated; print layout improved; no change to content Revision:Rev. 4.2 Date:August 2023 Reason:Updated guidance on closing meetings (4.5.2), minor edit to 4.5.4 Revision:Rev. 4.1 Date:November 2022 Reason:New sections 6-7 on analytics hub and QA process; general review and minor updates Revision:Rev. 4 Date:October 2018 Reason:Rewritten to focus on system principles and consolidate guidance Revision:Rev. 3 Date:February 2018 Reason:Updated to reflect IT changes and mandatory inspector accreditation Revision:Rev. 2 Date:March 2013 Reason:Updated to include IMCA M 189 for small workboat inspections Revision:Rev. 1 Date:June 2007 Reason:Updated to reflect release of IMCA M149 Issue 6 Revision:Rev. 0.6 Date:September 2005 Reason:Updated to reflect release of IMCA M149 Issue 5 Revision:Rev. 0.5 Date:March 2005 Reason:Updated to reflect release of IMCA M149 Issue 4 Revision:Rev. 0.4 Date:June 2002 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. -
Dynamic Positioning Station Keeping Review – Incidents and Events Reported for 2024
IMCA has compiled a detailed report on dynamic positioning (DP) station keeping events reported in 2024. The report highlights the importance of data sharing for preventing DP incidents and enhancing safety, analyses the causes of these events, and emphasises the need for adherence to established guidelines.
February 2025
Guidance
Informative Guidance
Introduction
DP station keeping summary for 2024
Conclusion
2024 DP case studies
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:February 2025 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. -
Guidance on operational activity planning
This document provides comprehensive guidelines on operational activity planning for offshore marine vessels, emphasising the importance of adherence to IMCA's recommended practices.
Revision 3 | January 2025
Guidance
Recommended Practice
Aim
Acronyms
Introduction to Operational Activity Planning
Applicable Reference Documents
Decision Support Tools
References
Appendix 1 – Example of an ASOG Table
Appendix 2 – Example of a Configuration Table (CAM / TAM) in the ASOG
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:January 2025 Reason:Committee & industry review, minor changes applied Revision:Rev. 3 Date:November 2023 Reason:Document quality check; new template applied; no material change to content Revision:Rev. 2.1 Date:January 2021 Reason: Revision:Rev. 2 Date:December 2017 Reason:To review that the guidance meets current industry practice following recent publication of IMCA MSC.1/Circ.1580 Revision:Rev. 1 Date:November 2012 Reason: Revision:Rev.