In recent years, interest in Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) has increased with both client and member organisations adopting this as an approach to improving safety and operational outcomes. HOP […]
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Publication of G012 IMCA assessment procedure for diving contractor membership
IMCA G012 supersedes several information notes that have now been withdrawn.
Tracking progress: Marine decarbonisation of the global fleet
Summary The evolving landscape of climate regulation, including the IMO’s ambitious greenhouse gas targets, is catalysing a shift towards decarbonisation in the maritime sector. To meet these targets there has […]
FuelEU Maritime – Scope of Application and exclusion of offshore vessels for the moment
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1805) was adopted in July 2023 as part of the Commission’s Fit for 55 legislative package to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at […]
Fuel consumption data collection for 2023
In 2019, IMCA’s Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs (MPRA) Committee identified two possible carbon intensity indicators (CIIs) (Proxy A and Proxy B) for the offshore sector. These were proposed to […]
MEPC 81 adopts revised Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines)
The 80th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) adopted Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (LCA Guidelines) by Resolution MEPC.376(80). However, as a result […]
Clarifying what Members need to do to prepare for implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
Regional harmonised procedures for uniform implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention in the Mediterranean Sea
The IMO has issued circular BWM.3/Circ.4 advising Flag States and Industry that it has been advised by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) that […]
Laser Safety
Lasers are now widely used in subsea ROV operation for metrology, distance measurements, pointers or as a green line for pipeline scour inspections. They are a valuable tool in many […]
IMCA Air Diving Supervisor Examination – Recommended Study Material
Summary IMCA is frequently asked for a study guide to help candidates preparing to sit the IMCA Air Diving Supervisor certification examination. As part of the recent revision of the […]
Environmentalist Activists
The IMCA HSSE Security Committee has prepared some brief guidance for members based on recent experience on dealing with environmentalist activists.
IMCA is advocating for clarity in the applicability of the EU ETS Regulation & associated EU MRV Regulation to the Offshore Marine Contracting Sector
The EU ETS was launched in 2005 and originally only regulated energy intensive sectors such as oil refineries, power generation and steel works. The aviation sector was incorporated into the […]
Outcome of the 81st session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on GHG discussions
Members will recall that at MEPC 80 in July 2023, the IMO adopted a revised Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from ships which provided a framework of emission reduction […]
Working at Sea: IMO review of STCW identifies new focus areas
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, is an international agreement which sets the standards of competence for seafarers internationally. The […]
Crane frictional component exchanges
During recent Committee discussions it was agreed that IMCA’s Lifting and Rigging Management Committee (LRMC) should develop an information note on caution to be taken when renewing brake frictional components […]
ATTACK ON M.V. TRUE CONFIDENCE – 06 MARCH 2024
IMCA and other Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the […]
IMCA Technical Document Assurance Project
In 2023, IMCA commenced a review of documents after considering how to improve overall quality of the organisation’s published documents. IMCA decided to bring in a technical document assurance co-ordinator […]
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden – 5 February 2024
Houthi forces in Yemen have continued to attack international shipping in the Southern Red Sea, the Bab el Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden. Since Houthi forces hijacked a car […]
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