The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Dynamic Positioning (DP) Practitioner Accreditation Scheme launched on 1 May 2019, has received close to 1000 enquiries in its first year. The Accreditation Scheme […]
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Marine and DP Assurance – IMCA Advice During Ongoing COVID-19 Situation
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and the extremely challenging times that many are facing, IMCA recommends the following approach to marine assurance activities, should it not be possible […]
Latest Publications – Introduction to Hybrid Battery Systems for DP Vessels
Members can log in to view this publication on hybrid battery systems for DP Vessels. Non members can purchase this publication here View our publications catalogue here Contact Publications for […]
IMCA Promotes Hybrid Battery Power Systems on DP Ships
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is promoting ways of reducing carbon emissions in the marine environment as part of its strategic theme of environmental sustainability. The contribution of battery […]
IMCA Appoints Electrical Specialist To Technical Team
Reza Yaghoobi has joined the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) as Technical Adviser – Marine specialising in DP electrical, control and automation. He has joined the global trade association from […]
IMCA Focuses on DP at Asian Offshore Support Journal Conference
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has a major role to play at the Asian Offshore Support Journal Conference (Singapore, 17-18 September) as they stage a full afternoon of presentations […]
New Feature for IMCA’s eCMID Ensures Usefulness for Clients
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has introduced a new feature to their eCMID website to enable vessel operators to upload additional documents that may be of interest to their […]
IMCA’s Technical Director Awarded an IIMS Blue Water Award
Mark Ford , Technical Director of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) was caught by surprise when he was recently awarded an IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying) Blue Water […]
IMCA Set to Provide Assurance for DP Operations at 9th DP Asia Conference
Providing assurance for DP operations lies at the heart of the presentation being given by Captain Andy Goldsmith, Technical Adviser – Marine, the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) at the […]
IMCA Warns Against Offline Use of eCMID System
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has issued a notice setting out the benefits of eCMID, its online vessel inspection system, and warning users that offline use is no longer […]
IMCA to Stage Marine Renewable Energy Seminar
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is to hold a Marine Renewable Energy Seminar on 25 September in Amsterdam (Novotel Schiphol Airport). With the theme ‘Working together for safe and […]
Countdown underway for Start of IMCA's DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme
The application process for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme will open on 1 May. In preparation, IMCA has created a dedicated page on the IMCA […]
IMCA Issues Guidance to Assist Analysis and Testing of DP Systems
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidance to Identify DP System Components and their Failure Modes‘ (IMCA M 247). The new document complements the Association’s existing guidance on […]
IMCA Publishes its Latest DP Station Keeping Bulletin
The IMCA DP Station Keeping Bulletin is the 4th this year The Bulletin proves to be invaluable to DP crew The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) has published its latest […]
IMCA Launches eCMID 11 and eMISW 4 Question Sets
Updated eCMID question sets include cyber security, Maritime Labour Convention and vessel reactivation IMCA M 167 rewritten as single reference point on inspection process and report use The International Marine […]
IMCA responds to growth of the marine renewable energy sector
Toolbox talks prompt guidelines planned for marine operations Guidance on use of immersion suits when transferring from vessels at sea The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is responding to the […]
IMCA issues reactivation of DP vessels after layup information note
Focused information note produced for professionals charged with reactivation Reactivated DP vessels can enter service in better condition than pre-layup Following a period of improving industry metrics during 2017, the […]
IMCA consulting on forthcoming updates to the eCMID and eMISW templates
IMCA has circulated draft revised versions of the eCMID (IMCA M 149 Issue 11) and eMISW (IMCA M 189 Issue 4) inspection templates. These provide advance notice of changes, as […]
IMCA Annual Seminar – ‘Working Together’ – with technical sessions on marine and diving
IMCA lines up Senior Executives from Shell, BP, Equinor, and Neptune Energy for its Annual Seminar Bain & Co Head of the global oilfield practice to speak on changes moving […]
IMCA to provide insight into important aspects of DP
IMCA’s Technical Adviser and Workgroup Chairman to speak at 8th DP Asia Conference & Exhibition The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Captain Andy Goldsmith, Technical Adviser – Marine, and Captain […]
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