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1 Background Composite cylinders are increasingly being used for diving and underwater operations. However, IMCA Members should note that unfortunately not all such cylinders are suitable for underwater use or as part of a diver’s breathing apparatus. This Information Note is intended to assist users to identify composite cylinders that
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1 Background In the past, training providers teaching in-water basic diver training courses that do not lead to the award of an IMCA recognised offshore diver training certificate[1] have applied for, and been awarded, Training Establishment Supplier Membership of IMCA. As a result, they have been entitled to display the
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This information note supersedes the guidance currently contained within IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving (IMCA D 014). Background IMCA published Information Note IMCA D 04/12, outlining the considerations and limitations for using surface swimming as an operational means to complete tasks. Such operational tasks may include: Inspection
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The latest revision of DMAC 12 – Safe Diving Distance from Seismic Surveying Operations – has been published by the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) and can be freely […]
IMCA has been made aware of two recent incidents where a supply of heliox gas was found to contain a quantity of argon rather than helium. No injuries have been […]
As part of our mission to improve performance in the marine contracting industry IMCA continuously evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of how we work and what we do. As part […]
IMCA would like to advise its Diving Division members of the formation of the International Diving Industry Forum (IDIF). The Forum has been established by three key industry stakeholders – the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA); the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI); and the International Association of Oil and
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IMCA Diving Division members are asked to note that JFD has issued a Product Caution Notice to all customers who have procured any of the equipment listed below: B1562A DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, GASMIZER B1591A DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, GASPURE B1563 DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SET, AIR FILTER SYS, 2 SETS BO B1592A GASPURE
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IMCA currently recognises the certificates listed in IMCA D 01/18 Diver and Diving Supervisor Certification for offshore diving under the IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving (IMCA D […]
As part of the ongoing revision of the IMCA exam system for Life Support Technicians (LST) and Diving Supervisors, IMCA is pleased to announce that it will be launching the […]
IMCA members should be aware that counterfeit Kirby Morgan 28 Bandmasks are being produced in China and sold as genuine products. The counterfeit items appear identical to the genuine Kirby […]
IMCA members should note the contents of the Association of Diving Contractor International (ADCI) Advisory Notice entitled, “ADCI Surface-Supplied Diver Certifications (International Endorsement – IMCA Recognized).” The Notice is available […]
On 18 April 2018 the United States Coast Guard (USCG) amended the monetary property damage threshold amounts for reporting a marine casualty and for reporting a type of marine casualty […]
This information note is to make members aware of IMCA Safety Flash 07/18, which is copied below. A susceptibility to sustained load cracking (SLC) has been identified in cylinders manufactured […]
Members are invited to comment on the proposed final draft revised Guidance on the initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of hyperbaric evacuation launch systems (IMCA D 004).
DMAC 07 Rev. 2 – Flying after diving: Recommendations – and DMAC 13 Rev. 2 – Fitness to return to diving after decompression illness – have now been published. The revised guidance in DMAC 13 Rev. 2 takes into account current opinion concerning recovery from other forms of neurological and
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The latest revision of DMAC 12 – Safe Diving Distance from Seismic Surveying Operations – has been published by the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) and can be freely downloaded from dmac-diving.org/guidance. […]
Diving Division members should note that Revision 7 of the US Navy Diving Manual was published by direction of Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on 1 December 2016. NAVSEA has also very helpfully published a detailed Executive Summary of the modifications introduced by Revision 7. There are a number
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Client companies have legal and moral responsibilities to select and work with competent contractors capable of consistently delivering safe and efficient marine projects. In view of this, client companies employ a variety of measures to assure themselves that they only engage suitable contractors. Auditing is one of the most common
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