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Working Together: Speakers announced for Diving Technical day at IMCA's Annual Seminar in The Hague

Revision of the IMO Diving Instruments covered from concept to delivery Oxygen uptake and medical fitness to dive explored New CPD scheme for Diving Supervisors and Competence Assessment e-Portfolios for diving roles in the spotlight The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Annual Seminar with its theme ‘Working Together: Getting back to business – oil companies and contractors finding new ways of working’, on the 28 and 29 November, will feature a day-long Diving Technical Session. The IMCA Annual Seminar will be held at the World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Diving Session, on 29 November, will cover topics

Working Together: Speakers announced for Marine Technical Day at IMCA’s Annual Seminar in The Hague

Highly relevant and topical programme looking at remote DP trials, CPD for the offshore sector, and featuring sector energy efficiency initiatives Ideal briefing for all DP vessel operators, DP consultants and classification societies The two-day International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Annual Seminar, with the title ‘Working Together: Getting back to business – oil companies and contractors finding new ways of working’ on the 28 and 29 November, will include a day-long Marine Technical Session. The event will be held at the World Forum, The Hague, in The Netherlands. On the first day, speakers at IMCA’s Annual Seminar will focus on

IMCA announces impending launch of code of conduct for members and ‘doing business without bribery’ e-learning module

Highly successful IMCA Contracts & Insurance Seminar attracts contractors, oil companies, legal and insurance firms Code of Conduct for IMCA members to be launched Q4 2018 IMCA-endorsed ‘Doing Business Without Bribery‘ e-learning module lined-up for Q4 2018 launch Two key announcements on ethics and compliance were made at the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Contracts & Insurance Seminar, chaired by Nathalie Louys, Subsea 7 General Counsel and Chair of IMCA’s Contracts & Insurance Committee. The half-day seminar was attended by delegates from oil companies, contractors, legal and insurance firms. Focusing on ‘Ethics and compliance – a shared challenge’, Subsea 7’s

IMCA supports IOGP updated life-saving rules

Positive messages feature in nine life-saving rules Common set of industry rules for industry workers globally The International Marine Contractors Association is fully supportive of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers’ (IOGP) updated and simplified Life-Saving Rules. There are nine Life-Saving Rules: Bypassing Safety Controls Confined Space Driving Energy Isolation Hot Work Line of Fire Safe Mechanical Lifting Work Authorization Working at Height Each Rule is written so that it is short and straight to the point. For example, the ‘Working at Height’ rule is “Protect yourself against a fall when working at height”, with three simple actions

IMCA Contracts & Insurance Seminar Attracts Impressive List of Speakers and Delegates

Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together Speakers and delegates from oil companies, contractors and the legal and insurance sectors to attend IMCA Seminar Exploring new ways for oil companies and contractors to work together on sharing risks and liabilities The programme for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Contracts & Insurance Seminar, with its theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together’, has drawn together a stellar list of speakers, and an equally impressive list of delegates, ensuring searching questions from the audience and productive networking. The half-day Seminar is being held on 20 September at the

IMCA Contracts & Insurance Seminar attracts impressive list of speakers and delegates

Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together Speakers and delegates from oil companies, contractors and the legal and insurance sectors to attend IMCA Seminar Exploring new ways for oil companies and contractors to work together on sharing risks and liabilities The programme for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Contracts & Insurance Seminar, with its theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together‘, has drawn together a stellar list of speakers, and an equally impressive list of delegates, ensuring searching questions from the audience and productive networking. The half-day Seminar is being held on 20 September at the

IMCA members invited to take part in Quickfire ‘totally technology’ session at annual seminar

IMCA members can showcase their ideas and innovations to 300 industry leaders Submissions required by 30 September IMCA’s Annual Seminar – Working Together:Getting back to business – oil companies and contractors finding new ways of working – 28-29 November, The Hague, The Netherlands The Quickfire ‘Totally Technology’ session has been a regular feature at the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Annual Seminars. An invitation is extended to all IMCA member companies to present their ideas and innovations to 300 industry leaders at the Annual Seminar taking place at the World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands, on 28 to 29

IMCA’s freelance personnel competence portfolio goes live

Helping freelance and agency professionals to demonstrate their experience and competence Freely available to all freelance personal and agency professionals Competence portfolios are increasingly important to potential employers. The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has developed an electronic document that enables freelance or agency professionals to demonstrate their experience and competence. The IMCA freelance e-portfolio, made available initially for offshore survey roles in April 2018, provides competence assurance to contractors and their clients. Similar material for ROV personnel is being prepared for release before the end of 2018, and there is considerable interest in extending the concept for use by

IMCA Announces Programme for its Contracts & Insurance Seminar Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together

Experts from oil companies, contractors and the legal and insurance sectors to share their thoughts and opinions on Working Together The share of risks and liabilities requires new ways of oil companies and contractors working together in sensible and pragmatic ways The full programme for ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together’, the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Contracts & Insurance Seminar has been published. Being held on the afternoon of 20 September at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London, it will be chaired by Nathalie Louys, Chair of IMCA’s Contracts & Insurance Committee and Subsea 7’s General

IMCA announces programme for its Contracts & Insurance Seminar Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together

Experts from oil companies, contractors and the legal and insurance sectors to share their thoughts and opinions on Working Together The share of risks and liabilities requires new ways of oil companies and contractors working together in sensible and pragmatic ways The full programme for ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together’, the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Contracts & Insurance Seminar has been published. Being held on the afternoon of 20 September at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London, it will be chaired by Nathalie Louys, Chair of IMCA’s Contracts & Insurance Committee and Subsea 7’s General

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 growth of involvement by its members in the marine renewable energy sector. IMCA’s Technical Adviser – Marine, Captain Andy Goldsmith said: “IMCA’s Marine Renewable Energy Committee has been busy responding to the needs of our members in this growing sector. The Committee interacts directly with field developers, suppliers and regulators within the offshore renewable energy sector. It ensures that IMCA represents marine contractors in this sector and that its members

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 International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has recognised that member companies could now consider reactivating their owned and managed DP vessels following a period of layup, and has issued a focused information note on this. IMCA’s Technical Adviser – Marine, Captain Andy Goldsmith, said: “In the right circumstances there is no reason why a reactivated DP vessel should not re-enter service in a better condition than when it was laid up,

Programme for IMCA Annual Seminar launched

Working together: getting back to business – oil companies and contractors finding new ways of working New strategic themes for IMCA under the spotlight – environmental sustainability, digitalisation, and standardisation Two awards open for entries The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Annual Seminar, to be held in The Hague on 28 and 29 November, with its theme ‘Working together: Getting back to business’. Day 1 will focus on the strategies being developed by contractors in the new industrial landscape and developing new ways of working. Day 2 will be divided into two separate sessions to concentrate on IMCA’s Marine and

IMCA adds to its experienced diving technical team

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced the appointment of Alan Melia as Technical Adviser – Diving. As a member of IMCA’s highly experienced Diving Division team, he will advise on all aspects of how diving operations can be carried out safely and efficiently. Alan has nearly 40 years’ experience in the diving industry. He joins IMCA from Vertech Integrity Services, where he was the Global Diving Manager. Alan has held similar senior diving roles with Stork Technical Services and RBG. He also has experience of developing the diving safety management system of a start-up diving contractor to the

IMCA Staging September Contracts & Insurance Seminar

‘Seminar theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together Three pillars of discussion – ethics and compliance; maintaining a FAIR risk allocation; and panel discussion on current issues With its theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together’ the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Contracts and Insurance Seminar will be held on 20 September.  An afternoon event, being held at the Royal Academy of Engineering at Prince Philip House on London’s Carlton Terrace, the timely seminar will be followed by a networking reception. Like others in the series this year’s seminar will be chaired by Nathalie Louys, Chair

IMCA staging September Contracts & Insurance Seminar

‘Seminar theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together Three pillars of discussion – ethics and compliance; maintaining a FAIR risk allocation; and panel discussion on current issues With its theme ‘Back to the Negotiating Table – Working Together’ the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Contracts and Insurance Seminar will be held on 20 September. An afternoon event, being held at the Royal Academy of Engineering at Prince Philip House on London’s Carlton Terrace, the timely seminar will be followed by a networking reception. Like others in the series this year’s seminar will be chaired by Nathalie Louys, Chair

Offshore wind in focus at IMCA meeting in Aberdeen

Offshore Wind Sectoral Plan – presentation by Marine Scotland Presentations on Hywind Scotland Offshore wind, including Hywind Scotland, is to be the focus of attention at International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) forthcoming Europe & Africa Regional meeting being held on Wednesday 27 June, in Aberdeen. IMCA has lined-up industry experts from Marine Scotland, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm, Saipem, TechnipFMC and Global Maritime. They will cover a series of subjects ranging from the Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy to Hywind, the world’s first floating wind farm. IMCA’s CEO Allen Leatt said: “Significant steps are being made in

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 the industry Technical sessions on Marine and Diving addressing industry challenges The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will hold its Annual Seminar with the theme ‘Working Together: getting back to business – oil companies and contractors finding new ways of working’, on 28 and 29 November 2018 at the World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands. IMCA’s CEO Allen Leatt said: “Our Annual Seminar will bring together contractors, suppliers, and

Adapting to the digital future for the subsea industry

Keeping pace with the industry’s digitalisation and discussing future possibilities Three key organisations staging joint seminar The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has teamed up with the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and The Hydrographic Society in Scotland for an annual joint seminar. The seminar’s theme this year is ‘Adapting to the Digital Future’ for the subsea industry, and will be held on 1 November 2018 in Aberdeen. Digitalisation is a key strategic theme for IMCA. The seminar aims to stimulate discussion on subsea innovation and the development of a road map on possibilities for the digital oilfield of the

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 Mike Meade of M3 Marine and Chairman of the IMCA Reactivation of DP Vessels Workgroup, will be speaking on important aspects of dynamic positioning (DP) at the 8th DP Asia Conference & Exhibition being held in Singapore 27-29 June 2018. At the conference on 27 June 2018, Andy Goldsmith and Mike Meade will talk about the work of IMCA members in the Marine Division, with emphasis on current and future