Nearly 10,000 regularly receive our Safety Flashes straight to their email inbox, ensuring that lessons learned can be shared with the entire sector. Search our online archive of more than 2,000 reports online, or view the latest below.

Alongside this, our Technical Library features the latest recommended safety best practice and information notes ensure that emerging safety trends can be addressed. Our Safety Promotional Materials and online courses, provide the tools for Members to confidently strengthen their own Safety cultures.

Safety Statistics

Nearly one billion ‘man hours’ of offshore activity a year is now covered by our Safety Statistics.

Contractor Members share their information which is anonymised. This allows IMCA to provide insights on safety, health, and performance, and identify emerging trends. Members can download the data which sets a baseline from which to review their own performance.

Our archive goes back to 1996, telling the improving safety story of the offshore sector.

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Fatal Accident Rate (FAR)

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Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)

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Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR)

489.82

Safety Oservation Frequency Rate (SOFR)

Latest Safety Flashes

Vessel ran aground

A vessel on a short voyage ran aground while navigating through a narrow channel at low tide.

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Fire in the engine room – fuel spray fire

A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection.

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Fire hazard: missing splash tapes on fuel hose connections

It was observed that several engine fuel hose connections were not fitted with splash tapes.

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Dropped pallet during cargo transfer

A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted.

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Positive – Enhancing safety communication through digital monitors

All crew and office personnel have 24/7 access to essential safety and operational updates.

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Safety News at IMCA

Shipyards
News
IMCA publishes updated guidance on safety in shipyards

10 September 2025
Diving CPD Mobile
News
IMCA launches new Diving CPD to support global diving industry

13 August 2025
IMCA issues warning over rogue diving schools offering non-existent 'IMCA approved in-water diver training'
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IMCA issues warning over rogue diving schools offering non-existent 'IMCA approved in-water diver training'

12 June 2025

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