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IMCA to hold marine seminar in the Netherlands
‘Practical Vessel Assurance for Safe & Efficient Operations’ is the theme of a two-day marine seminar to be held by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) on Wednesday 14 and […]
IMCA publishes report on offshore construction vessel capacity in the US Gulf of Mexico
Following the bulletin published by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on 17 January proposing to revoke or modify a series of rulings relating to offshore activities and the Jones […]
IMCA eCMID workshop to be held in Stavanger
IMCA is holding its next regular workshop to engage with the eCMID community including vessel operators, inspectors, and clients on Monday 29 May at Oceaneering International’s facility in Stavanger, Norway. Like all such workshops in 2017, has as its core theme how IMCA vessel inspection tools can assist in vessel assurance efforts for offshore contractors – in particular, for vessels brought out of lay-up, and as part of ISM code requirements.
IMCA to hold two-day ROV seminar in Stavanger
IMCA is organising an ROV seminar on the theme ‘The future for remote systems and ROVs in the offshore construction industry’, which will take place on Tuesday 30-Wednesday 31 May at Oceaneering International’s facility in Stavanger, Norway.
Are you prepared? New IMCA safety videos and pocket cards launched
IMCA has launched a new series of mini safety videos, each with a supporting pocket safety card, on the theme of ‘Be Prepared to Work Safely’.
The first ten videos and cards cover: working at height, preventing slips and trips; toolbox talks; manual handling; permit to work; watch your hands; lifting operations; line of fire; lifting equipment; and confined spaced – the dangers. Each video is available to stream online now, with members able to download the pocket cards plus the video files in ten languages.
Making Waves #82 – Quarter 1, 2017
This issue of IMCA’s quarterly newsletter features an exclusive interview on the first US offshore wind project and some of the varied challenges that were overcome in order to deliver it.
Also in this issue: transitioning to the new governance arrangements; this new website and changes to document access and classification; the launch of new safety promotion video shorts; DP guidance and IMO recognition; plus the usual updates on documentation, events and membership.
New IMCA website launched
We’ve launched a new IMCA website, which aims to be clearer and to make it easier to find publications, other member documents and ways to get involved. We’re keen for all feedback to further improve our online presence.
Fugro Director Joins IMCA’s Board
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Mark Heine to its governing board.
eCMID Update #12 – February 2017
In issue #12: Behind the scenes of the AVI programme with Hilary Excell of IIMS The eCMID events calendar for 2017 Latest eCMID database statistics
IMO accepts IMCA paper as basis for updating DP guidelines
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to continue using the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) document covering The training and experience of key DP personnel as the basis of […]
IMCA North America Region meeting considers challenges of using ISNetworld
The focus of the first International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) North America Region meeting of the year will be dealing with contractors’ difficulties when using ISNetworld, which was established to […]
Busy spring for IMCA with an extensive seminar and workshop programme
During 2016 the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announced it had changed its seminar strategy, replacing the traditional large annual event with a series of highly focused technical seminars. These […]
IMCA liaises with EU offshore regulators
Promoting collaboration between key international and regional regulators – such as the IMO and the European Commission – to achieve common positions on matters which affect the operations of offshore […]
IMCA guidance demonstrates the strength of working together
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has undertaken the ambitious project of reviewing every guidance document in their extensive library, ensuring all are fully up-to-date. Work on the project, which […]
IMCA welcomes IMO Secretary General’s call not to threaten IMO’s emissions global roadmap
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) believes that the roadmap adopted by the Marine Environment Protection of IMO (MEPC 70) to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) […]
Compelling presentations at IMCA’s forthcoming South America Region meeting
The first International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) South America Region meeting of 2017 takes place at the Comfort Suites Macaé in Brazil on Wednesday 25 January. The meeting, which is […]
Making Waves advertising opportunities for 2017
Details of the advertising opportunities available in 2017 in Making Waves, our quarterly magazine are now available inthe Making Waves 2017 Media Pack. Exclusive to IMCA Supplier (S/S*) members, advertising […]
Surfing the industry – IMCA CEO featured in Offshore Engineer
IMCA’s Chief Executive, Allen Leatt, was recently interviewed for Offshore Engineer magazine, where he discussed his career, the industry’s own evolution and the challenges and opportunities for its future.
Change is in the air for IMCA's eCMID
From January 2018 the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) will recognise only formal inspection reports conducted using its eCMID database, meaning that paper reports not uploaded into the database will […]
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