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Wreck removal convention

Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 21/02, IMCA M 23/02

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| Information Note number 517 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 21/02, IMCA M 23/02




Voyage data recorders (VDR)

Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA M 03/02

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| Information Note number 473 | Original reference(s) IMCA M 03/02

Competence assessment of experienced surface supplied divers

As outlined in Diving Division Information Note D 20/99, IMCA has been involved in developing arrangements for the assessment of certain divers with broad diving experience but who lack written qualifications.  […]

| Information Note number 799

Organo-tin compounds

Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 34/01, IMCA M 38/01

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| Information Note number 457 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 34/01, IMCA M 38/01




Medical Examiners of Divers

Background As you may be aware the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is withdrawing from its internationally recognised scheme for the approval of non-UK based doctors to carry out […]

| Information Note number 428 | Original reference(s) IMCA D 20/01


Guidance on the recovery of bodies

Diving contractors have been involved in the recovery of bodies from wrecks at sea as long as there has been a diving industry. It goes without saying that the experience can be traumatic for those involved. An IMCA contractor has kindly made available a copy of its plan covering the

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| Information Note number 425 | Original reference(s) IMCA D 19/01




National diving regulations

Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA D 03/01

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| Information Note number 365 | Original reference(s) IMCA D 03/01


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