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New diving expert welcomed to IMCA
David Slater joins our diving team following a 30 year career in offshore diving and roles at the UK Health & Safety Executive (UK HSE).
New Guidance supports Members making the transition to digital data recording
IMCA’s Guidance ensures confident and assured decisions on new data management processes.
New guidelines for Underwater Ship Husbandry (UWSH)
New Guidance aims to limit further dangerous incidents and tragic fatalities as IMCA shares best-practice for Diving operations and UWSH.
New Diving lead announced at IMCA
Bill Chilton to become new Diving Manager in January 2024, replacing retiring Bryan McGlinchy.
Bryan McGlinchy set to retire as diving lead
After 12 years at IMCA and 40 years in sector, Bryan McGlinchy leaves a positive legacy for the diving industry. Bryan will leave at the end of the year.
Approved Diving System Inspector scheme progresses
Two new Guidance documents set requirements for training courses and accreditation for diving system inspectors in forthcoming ADSI scheme.
New diving guidance on subsea power cables
New guidance from IMCA has been published to support the increase in diving work related to offshore renewable energy projects and subsea power cables.
Diving certificate forgeries discovered
Find out more about how IMCA’s processes maintain quality and safety standards for the offshore industry and protect Members’ reputations.
New CPD requirements for Dutch air diving supervisors
IMCA has reached agreement with authorities in the Netherlands for the use of CPD to recognise Dutch NDC-CI offshore diving supervisor certificates.
New guidelines for DP diving and umbilical management
IMCA shares revision to D 010 and new document D 078 which together create conditions for safer dynamic positioning diving operations.
Guidance on shallow water diving operations updated in Code of Practice
Third revision of IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving will be helpful to management of shallow water diving operations in offshore wind.
New IMCA Diving guidance on lost bell emergencies
New guidance on the prevention and mitigation of life-threatening lost bell emergencies published which pulls together key advice into a single document.
Thirteenth unit launched for Diving Supervisor CPD App
IMCA’s App for phones and tablets facilitates the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for Diving Supervisors.
Guidance on the provision, acceptance and handling of breathing gases for diving
IMCA delivers new guidance following requests from industry parties to address issues around breathing gases used for diving.
Guidance on protecting divers during underwater excavations
New IMCA guidance raises awareness of the hazards associated with subsea excavation works. in particular, the significant risks to divers.
Major revision of key IMCA diving system guidance
IMCA has fully revised and updated the principal documents within its DESIGN (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note) suite of documents.
IMCA publishes Marine Explosive Ordnance Operations Logbook
New logbook published on marine explosive ordnance operations. Available through the store in the publications section of our website.
Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination to the Offshore Diving Community Stressed
Read the Diving Medical Advisory Committee’s statement on COVID-19 vaccination for divers
IMCA Expands its Diving Expertise
Our new technical adviser, Bill Chilton, brings a wealth of experience that will benefit IMCA members and the diving industry.
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