The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce the successful launch of a continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and App for diving supervisors. The aim of the CPD […]
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IMCA security bulletin 02/20
The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing
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Guidance on crew management during the COVID-19 outbreak
This update further collates shared good practice guidance and feedback from our members on practical ways to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to encourage our members […]
COVID-19 – An example of a risk assessment undertaken by an IMCA Diving Contractor
This Information Note contains a sample of a robust risk assessment recently undertaken by an IMCA Member. In this example, the bowtie risk assessment methodology was selected and used to […]
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – guidance for diving contractors – Rev. 1
Updated 23 April 2020 This Information Note has been prepared by IMCA Diving Division Members and members of the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). It is also fully endorsed by […]
DPO Certification – The available schemes
DPO Certification – The available schemes: There are currently three organisations offering DPO certification. Each organisation states that the training scheme is in accordance with IMCA M 117 – Guidelines for the Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel. This information note provides an outline of each scheme. It does
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IMCA COVID-19 update, 9 April 2020
This update collates the ongoing work of IMCA in tackling the many practical issues that have arisen as a result of lockdowns and travel restrictions. It also contains feedback from […]
Extension of the renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the COVID-19 pandemic
IMCA has been asked to consider extending the permitted renewal period for annual DESIGN audits during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This Information Note will only apply where an annual DESIGN […]
COVID-19 affect on DP operations
In information note IMCA M 01-20, IMCA provided the following information for DP annual trials programmes: For those DP annual trials programmes due now or in the near future, IMCA […]
UK HSE energy division response to COVID-19
A letter from the HSE Energy Division has been brought to IMCA’s attention regarding the HSE’s response to COVID-19, which we have set out here in this information note for […]
IMCA clarification of test requirements for DP annual trials programmes
IMCA has become aware that some vessel owner/operators are undertaking a fixed percentage of an overall trials programme per year on the basis that over 5 years the full programme […]
Marine warranty – vessel suitability survey poor practice
IMCA has received concerns from several members regarding the practice of some MWS vessel suitability surveys. The members reported that suitability surveys were often close, or in some cases identical, to an IMCA common marine inspection (eCMID) audit with little or no regard to the mission specific equipment, i.e. the
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OCIMF Covid-19 Update Bulletin #6 – SIRE/OVID Inspections and Reports
COVID-19 continues to challenge our industry on many fronts. While we all work through this unprecedented situation it is important to maintain delivery of essential goods and services on a […]
Piracy and armed robbery – focusing on known ‘hot spots’
This information note prioritises known ‘Hot Spots’ of concern to IMCA Member companies and supplies useful links for security risk management decision making. The IMCA Security Committee recommends the shipping industry’s Maritime Global Security website providing additional guidance and links.South East AsiaThe Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed
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Norwegian Oil and Gas Association document COVID-19 and offshore diving (Norway)
Members should note that Norwegian Oil and Gas has produced a very useful document setting out measures to be taken to reduce the spread of Covid-19 during manned underwater operations […]
Release of KMDSI bulletin on cleaning and sanitising Kirby Morgan Helmets, BandMasks and Full Face Masks
Your attention is brought to the following bulletin from Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. It is recommended that users of KMDSI helmets and BandMasks review and implement the manufacturer’s recommendations […]
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presidential proclamation on entry as immigrants and non-immigrants
IMCA has received the following information from the US customs and Border Protection on the clarification for boarding crew, in which the US President has signed a number of ‘Presidential Proclamations’ entitled Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decsion on B-1 (OCS) and B wind visas under President Trump’s proclamation
Please be advised that IMCA has just received the following interpretation in relation to visa requirements of crew engaged in offshore continental shelf (OCS) activities in the USA. CBP has interpreted the Presidential Proclamation of March 14, 2020 as follows: “It is CBP’s policy determination that aliens applying for admission
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IMCA life support technician examination – recommended study material
IMCA is frequently asked for a study guide to help Assistant Life Support Technicians (ALST) candidates prepare for the IMCA Life Support Technician (LST) certification examination. As part of the […]
IMCA air diving supervisor examination – recommended study material
IMCA is frequently asked for a study guide to help candidates preparing to sit the IMCA Air Diving Supervisor certification examination. As part of the recent revision of the IMCA […]
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