The construction vessel sector finds itself confronted with a pressing need to address its environmental footprint and actively participate in global shipping initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change. Operating as […]
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Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling
Biofouling on ships entering the water of IMO Member States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic […]
New SOLAS requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships
At its’ 107th session, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS, introducing a new regulation II-1/3-13 on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships which will enter […]
Preparing for the 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 […]
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden – 15 December 2023
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 […]
Changes to IMCA Diving Supervisor and LST Certificates
This information note reflects finalisation of previously announced changes relating to IMCA diving supervisor and life support technician (LST) certification. Withdrawal of Legislation Modules Information Note 1632 advised of the […]
IMCA Registration of South African In-Water Commercial Diving Training Schools
Regulation 3 of the South African Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022 states the following: “Registration 3. (1) An application for registration as a registered commercial diving school, commercial diver, commercial diving […]
Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden
The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) of industry associations (BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and IMCA) have issued interim industry transit advice relating to the […]
IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving: Gulf of Mexico Appendix
When the IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving was originally published it was indicated that IMCA could prepare appendices for countries or regions with their own specific regulations or […]
Industry Transit Advice, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman
Industry associations have taken stock of the security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman and have decided to offer guidance regarding two transit corridors […]
Important PRS considerations when operating close to an asset that is not rigidly fixed to the seabed
This information note reproduces item 1 of IMCA DP Bulletin 03/23 and is issued to widen distribution and awareness on this topic. From the DP Station Keeping Event reports received […]
Working in high temperatures
IMCA members conduct operations in various parts of the world which have a very hot and humid climate during the summer season. In such places, the ambient temperature at times can exceed 40 °C along with periods of very high humidity. Such conditions are potentially dangerous to those who are
IMO continues work on the Ballast Water Management Convention at MEPC 80
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (the BWM Convention) is intended to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one […]
Limiting Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) at the IMO
Underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships has been proven to have a damaging effect on marine wildlife and even marine plants of many types. Factors which have been identified as […]
Oceanwide SPHL Component Obsolescence – Unique Group Information Bulletin
Members’ attention is brought to the UHD-114829 Information Bulletin recently issued by Unique Group relating to Oceanwide Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboat (SPHL) component obsolescence.
Availability of Diving CPD for Diver Training Instructors
IMCA is expanding the availability of its popular Diving CPD app to offshore diver training instructors at schools providing IMCA-recognised offshore diver certification. This will be available through members of International Diving Regulators & Certifiers Forum (IDRCF) and other certifying bodies recognised by IMCA (as set out in the latest
Loitering Munitions – The Threat to Merchant Ships
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published a useful Information Paper entitled Loitering Munitions – The Threat to Merchant Ships. It is about drones being used for illegitimate […]
Extension of the IMCA Diving Supervisor CPD Scheme to Trainees
In April 2020 IMCA launched its diving supervisor continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and app. Since then, the scheme has been highly acclaimed by supervisors, contractors and clients and has […]
Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety
The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety. The purpose […]
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