Information Notes

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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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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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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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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