Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are widely used in a variety of small and large pieces of equipment on marine construction vessels, for example, cranes, winches, handling systems, dive systems and […]
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IMCA publishes ROV 2011 global statistics
Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) statistics for 2011 have been published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) as an information note (IMCA R 05/12). The statistics, intended to record personnel […]
Guidance notes on diving and dumb barges produced by IMCA of use to offshore renewables sector
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced two information notes – ‘Diving on Offshore Renewable Energy Projects: Regulations and Guidance’, and ‘The Inspection and Auditing of Manned and Unmanned […]
Encouraging responses to IMCA competence questionnaire
The results of a questionnaire, developed by the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Competence & Training Core Committee, aimed at offshore personnel, revealed that 64% of the 276 offshore personnel […]
Arctic diving guidance on Canadian Underwater Conference programme
IMCA’s Arctic diving guidance will come under the conference spotlight on Monday 22 October when Peter Sieniewicz, Technical Adviser – Diving at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) addresses the […]
Learning the lessons, reporting DP incidents
In recent years there has been an increasing scrutiny of DP incidents, due, amongst other things, to high profile maritime incidents. Ian Giddings, Technical Adviser – Marine, at the International […]
IMCA Appoints New Chief Executive
Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (the International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on […]
Making Waves #64 – September 2012
Making Waves 64 (PDF) Highlights from issue 64 of Making Waves Include: CMID Update Competence workshop MLC countdown begins Spotlight on Jim Mann
From the President – September 2012
Sustainability is an ‘in vogue’ word – so much so that we have used it for the theme of this year’s IMCA annual conference ‘Marine and subsea operations: a culture […]
IMCA to hold competence seminar in Dubai
There has been an increasing global emphasis on the importance of using competent personnel – something that is continuing despite economic swings in the last few years. The offshore construction […]
IMCA produces lifting operations DVD
Almost no work can be carried out in any marine environment without a lifting process being involved. It is an essential component of all offshore operations. And, just as in […]
eCMID Update #5 – August 2012
CMID Update is a quarterly newsletter related to the IMCA M 149 CMID inspection and the associated eCMID database, www.imcacmid.com. The newsletter keeps readers up to date with changes to […]
IMCA's New guidance on mooring practice
Ships enter and leave ports regularly. Tying up a ship when alongside a berth or another vessel is potentially a very hazardous operation, unless simple and effective safety procedures are […]
IMCA publishes updated guidance on the use of simulators
The use of simulators for training and education purposes is common practice in certain areas of the oil and gas industry, particularly in equipment familiarisation and emergency response exercises, so […]
Offshore survey personnel – statistics for 2010
For many years the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published information on how many people were working offshore in ROV and diving roles, now for the first time they […]
Competence – IMCA workshop update and news of freelance materials
The competence agenda is growing rapidly in both profile and pace around the globe. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has done much to promote competence and the adoption of […]
Programme for IMCA's annual seminar published
The 20th International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Annual Seminar being held Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 November at the Okura Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands will get off to a flying start […]
IMCA publishes safety statistics for members for 2011
Every year the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) produces an annual report of safety statistics (covering fatalities and injuries) supplied by members. “Safety statistics are a useful insight into the […]
Call for papers published for IMCAs Dubai-based safety, environment and legislation seminar
A call for papers has been published for the 2013 International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) safety, environment and legislation seminar, which will be held on 19 – 20 February 2013 […]
IMCA produces anti-piracy and hostage situation awareness DVD
Piracy is a threat to all sizes of vessels in some parts of the world. The more we know, the more we can minimise the risks and react to dangerous […]
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