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Competence: Guidance on Assessor Training from IMCA
A competent workforce is more productive, operating with reduced risk, shorter downtime and fewer injuries. At the same time, there is need for a rigorous assessment procedure to be in […]
IMCA publishes guidelines on ROV installation on vessels
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms’ (IMCA R018). The new publication is aimed at vessel and platform owner/operators and […]
Key IMCA document available for wide consultation
One of the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) key Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Notes (DESIGN) – IMCA D 023 ‘DESIGN for Surface Oriented (Air) Diving Systems’ has been substantially […]
Guidance on DP jack-ups and use of dumb barges for offshore renewables sector from IMCA
An increasing number of members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) are involved with the offshore renewables sector and for this reason the association has published ‘Guidance for the […]
Airmic Conference 2013
On 10-12 June, Airmic Conference 2013, the biggest Commercial Insurance event of the year, is taking place in Brighton, UK. Over 800 industry buyers and sellers of the insurance market […]
IMCA's Contractual Relevance – Lessons Learnt event
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has, over the years, published a variety of guides, templates and discussion documents aimed at raising awareness on contracting issues, promoting discussion and providing […]
IMCA supports record-breaking Ocean Business event
Once again, IMCA has been involved with Ocean Business and this year the event has been a bigger hit than ever before. Our new Chief Executive, Chris Charman, our Membership […]
Griffin: official IMCA travel adviser
IMCA are pleased to share the news that Griffin is our new official travel adviser. The relationship will provide a new standard of travel and logistics for our events and […]
Changes in regulation impacting DP under the conference spotlight
There are many recent changes in regulation and others on the horizon that will impact on dynamic positioning (DP). For this reason, Ian Giddings, Technical Adviser (Marine) at the International […]
Airmic: Roads to Ruin – A Study of Major Risk Events: Their Origins, Impacts and Implications
IMCA Members may be interested to hear about the publication Roads to Ruin – A Study of Major Risk Events: Their Origins, Impacts and Implications which has been produced by […]
The importance of reporting DP station keeping incidents
Accurate station keeping is essential for dynamically positioned (DP) vessels, and learning from others’ experiences of incidents is vital. Ian Giddings, Technical Adviser (Marine) at the International Marine Contractors Association […]
Competence DVD published by IMCA
Competence and training are core activities for the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). It provides guidance on competence assurance and assessment, training, and information on recruitment and careers in offshore, […]
IMCA addresses EU offshore regulators
Keeping offshore regulators around the globe in the picture about the activity of offshore contractors is an ever-increasing aspect of the work of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Last […]
IMCA to hold competence workshop in Kuala Lumpur
A competent workforce is a productive one, and operates with fewer risks, meaning shorter downtimes and fewer injuries. Effective competence schemes established by companies of all sizes ensure confidence in […]
Call for papers published for 21st IMCA annual seminar
Addressing the Challenges of New Frontiers’ is the theme of the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Annual Seminar, for which the Call for Papers has been published. The 21st event […]
IMCA publishes updated DESIGN for saturation (bell) diving systems
Offshore equipment and operating practices are routinely improved in the constant quest for ever-greater levels of safety and efficiency. The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) newly published ‘Diving Equipment Systems […]
eCMID and CMID inspection report guidance
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) and its electronic version eCMID have proved invaluable by providing a standard format for inspection of offshore vessels. Its […]
IMCA launches new-look website
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched its ‘new-look’ website at legacy.imca-int.com, and is taking a more proactive role in promoting the work of its 900+ members in over […]
From the President – March 2013
Welcome to my first Making Waves message, as I pick up the baton and say my thanks to the work of the outgoing President, my good friend Andy Woolgar. IMCA’s […]
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