Information Notes

Acknowledgements This Report was written by the Pressure to Depth Conversion Expert Group, part of IOGP’s Geomatics Committee, with contributions from the Surveying and Positioning Subcommittee, Geodesy Subcommittee, and the […]

Diving Division Members are requested to note that DMAC 35 Exposure Index for Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity in Surface-Oriented Diving, has been published by the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). The document can be freely downloaded from www.dmac-diving.org/guidance/.

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to breathing hose connection issues. For convenience, the Guidance Note has been attached overleaf as an appendix to this document, but it can also be found online at: https://www.jfdglobal.com/files/4016/8614/6021/DB500-PGN-24R0_Breathing_Hose_Guidance.pdf. For more information, please contact Bill.Chilton@legacy.imca-int.com

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to various issues on the Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA) that have occurred recently and to provide information on future changes. For convenience, the Guidance Note has been attached below as an appendix to this document, but

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has recently published new unified requirements for cyber security: E26 and E27.  These will be mandatory for classed ships and offshore installations contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2024.  This will have implications for IMCA members.

The Diving Division of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) have jointly decided to withdraw their key guidance documents relating to COVID-19.

IMCA recognises that professional divers are trained for a wide variety of purposes. IMCA will only accept training that is open to all and is directed towards the development of divers for offshore operations. IMCA will not recognise diver qualifications developed for other purposes e.g., military diver training.

Divers undertaking an offshore surface supplied diver training programme must undertake dives in a range of depths to the maximum depth of the qualification.  Upon completion of the programme, they must be competent to operate safely as a surface supplied diver in an offshore environment.  It is also expected that

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have revolutionised the way we navigate and locate ourselves on the surface of the Earth. However, GNSS signals are prone to interference and one of the most significant sources of interference is increased ionospheric activity.

The IMCA DP Committee has been made aware of potential common-mode failures regarding Combined Gyro Compass and Motion Reference Sensors (MRU). These potential failures are discussed below and must be understood and considered while using/updating/purchasing combination MRU/Gyro, or gyro sensors that may rely on a GNSS signal to remain functional.

With effect from the date of publication of this Information Note IMCA will no longer be offering the UK Legislation module examination as part of the IMCA diving supervisor and LST certification schemes. As of 27 February 2023, IMCA will cease to take all new bookings for the UK legislation

The Joint Industry Security Group of Trade Associations, comprising BIMCO, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), the International Chamber of Shipping, Intercargo, Intertanko, IMCA and OCIMF (the Oil Companies International Marine […]

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to the failure of the top handle on a COBRA set while the set was being hoisted.

This Information Note deals with the withdrawal of IMCA D 018 Rev. 1 and IMCA D 024 Rev. 2 in favour of IMCA D 018 Rev. 2 and IMCA D 024 Rev. 3.

What are Field Arrival Trials? A pre-defined programme of tests and checks to be performed prior to the entry into the area of operation that are designed to confirm the […]

IMCA has reviewed and updated its procedures for approval of training courses, to standardise practice in relation to existing course approvals and in light of the new scheme for approval […]

The South African commercial diving regulator, the Department of Employment and Labour, has announced details of the registration and revalidation process that all commercial divers, diving supervisors, chamber operators and diving instructors holding training certificates issued by the department are required to complete in order to ensure continuing validation of

Members’ attention is brought to the recent Guidance Note issued by JFD relating to bailout duration times with partially depleted cylinder pressures.

IMCA is pleased to advise that the Board has maintained the membership fees at the same level as the last 3 years. You can review the membership fees on our website.