The development of mission-specific Dynamic Positioning (DP) control system modes and functionalities is crucial as DP is applied to increasingly challenging marine projects. Vendors, owners, energy companies, and class societies […]
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Outcome of MEPC 82 on Green House Gas Issues
During the 82nd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee key progress was made in the negotiations towards a set of binding global regulations on the IMO net-zero framework, aimed […]
Lifting Terminology: Appropriate Marking on Diving Equipment
IMCA’s Lifting and Rigging Committee received and reviewed comments regarding the terminology used in IMCA’s Diving Documents and on diving equipment that is being lifted. The Committee noted that IMCA […]
Guidelines for Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This information note has been developed to inform IMCA members of the release of the world’s first guidelines to accelerate progress toward the UN development goals.
Diver and diving supervisor certification
This information note supersedes IMCA D 16/16 and earlier versions of IMCA D 01/18, which are now withdrawn, and supplements section 5.1 of IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving (IMCA D014).1 Diver CertificatesThe acceptance criteria for diver training certificates to be recognised by the International Marine Contractors Association
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Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea and Gulf Of Aden, September 2024
The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) of industry associations (BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and IMCA) has issued the following updated interim industry transit advice […]
Tracking Progress: Marine Decarbonisation of Global Fleet
IMCA analyses trends in the maritime sector to provide members insight into the investments being made in clean fuel and the decarbonisation of the global fleet. The data has been […]
Operating with the EU’s vessel emissions legislation
This information note is one of a series focused on all aspects of emissions reduction in the marine contracting sector, to support the IMO strategy and to help members optimise […]
Medical Examination of Divers – Middle East & India Initiative
Information Note IMCA D 20/01, issued in July 2001 (revised April 2021), advised members of the requirements for doctors who undertake annual medical examination of divers, in light of the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) withdrawal of recognition of doctors operating outside the UK.
Summary of the meeting of the 10th session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III)
The 10th meeting of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) met recently and IMCA participated in a Working Group which considered:
Summary of IMO meetings held during the first half of 2024
The first six months of 2024 have been busy at the IMO and IMCA’s Margaret Fitzgerald has participated in all the meetings on behalf of its members. The Maritime Safety […]
Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports submitted to IMO
A working Group on ‘Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified from the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports’ met during the 10th session of IMO’s Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) […]
IMCA approval of ROV introductory training courses
IMCA introduced its scheme for approval of ROV Introductory Training courses in January 2023. Several providers have successfully completed or are undergoing assessment, with a directory of approved courses available […]
Audits with Cause
IMCA’s bye-laws and governance of its membership are an important part of maintaining integrity in the offshore contracting industry. This information note seeks to highlight IMCAs position on auditing of […]
IMCA registration of in-water commercial diving training schools
IMCA has launched a scheme for registration of in-water diver training schools which offer courses leading to IMCA-recognised certification. These schools can pay an annual fee to gain access to […]
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) progress report
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals that have been defined to support the world’s transition to sustainable development and a sustainable […]
Outcome of the 108th Session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108)
In summary, MSC 108: 1) Adopted amendments to the SOLAS Convention (MPRA Committee). 2) Adopted a revised roadmap for the development of a code to regulate autonomous ships (Maritime Autonomous […]
Non-compliance with M190 categorisation and recording of findings
It has come to the attention of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) that there have been reports of non-compliance with IMCA M190 Code* of practice for developing and conducting […]
Marine Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
What are the key drivers behind BNG?
Renewal of diving cards issued by the South African Department of Employment and Labour
Members’ attention is drawn to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)’s recent communication regarding the renewal of DEL-issued diving cards.
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