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Hyperbaric evacuation – Introductory videos

Statoil and Technip have recently released two films on the topic of hyperbaric evacuation. These films were made possible by the support of an International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) member, Statoil, which has given its permission to distribute the links below.Hyperbaric evacuation – Phase 1; ‘Evacuation of

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| Information Note number 1306

Forged IMCA diving supervisor’s certificate

A member has made us aware that recently a diving supervisor had approached them for employment.  During the review of his certificates, IMCA’s Certification Scheme Co-ordinators were contacted and it was found that his diving supervisor certificate did not match IMCA records. Members are reminded as part of their recruitment

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| Information Note number 1305

Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) & Marine Inspection for Small Workboats (MISW) Software Update

CMID Users’ attention is drawn to the software update now available for the eCMID database. Software version v2.0.0.5 can be downloaded from the eCMID website and is also accessible via the ‘Check for Updates’ feature in the ‘help’ option in the eCMID application itself. This software update has been developed

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| Information Note number 1303

UK BOSIET/FOET/HUET update

Following engagement with industry, regulators, training providers and workforce representatives through 2015, the UK interim BOSIET/FOET/HUET Compressed Air – Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) standard has been introduced across the UK as from 15 February 2016. It will involve dry CA-EBS training with in-water HUET breath hold. Developed as a result

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| Information Note number 1298

Marine cybersecurity update

This aim of this information note is to update members’ awareness of maritime security matters which have been recently published or made known to the industry. 1 Network and Information Security – EU Legislation The EU proposes under the 2013 EU Cybersecurity Strategy, to establish the Network and Information Services

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| Information Note number 1295

Battery installations: Key hazards to consider and Lloyd’s Register’s approach to approval

Members’ attention is drawn to the second edition of the Lloyd’s Register (LR) guidance to clients on battery installations (attached), covering the hazards associated with them, and LR’s approach to approving them.  The guidance is generic and applies to all electric and hybrid configurations and is based on LR’s experience

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| Information Note number 1294


Recent release of Guidelines on cyber security onboard ships

Members will wish to be aware that new guidelines for cyber security measures onboard ships have been published by BIMCO in a document supported by Cruise Lines International Association, the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners and the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners.  The

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| Information Note number 1291

Updated edition of NORSOK U-100

NORSOK, the Norwegian standards body, has recently issued Revision 5 of NORSOK U-100 – Manned underwater operations.  It corrects a number of mistakes in Rev. 4 and introduces new standards for the training of saturation divers.  It can be downloaded from www.standard.no/nettbutikk/sokeresultater/?search=u-100 It should be noted that this document is no

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| Information Note number 1290

Fitness for purpose of closed bell diver emergency recovery hoists

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has provided IMCA with the following information: HSE has recently been made aware that some diver recovery hoists fitted in diving bells may not be fit for purpose.  Of particular concern is that some hoists may not provide sufficient mechanical advantage to enable

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| Information Note number 1288

Diver and supervisor certification requirements for working in Dutch waters: New assessment centre

In 2012 the Labour Department of the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) of the Netherlands changed the qualification requirements for activities covered by the term ‘high-risk labour’.  Divers and diving supervisors, amongst others, were included in the revised legislation, the Working Condition Decree and Working Conditions Regulations

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| Information Note number 1289


IMO Ballast Water Management Convention

Members may have seen reports that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force world-wide on 24 November 2016.  However, this has not yet been confirmed by IMO, because the ratification figures are still being checked.  The Convention will enter into force 12 months after

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| Information Note number 1284

ROV technician accreditation guidance

A number of individuals have contacted the IMCA secretariat over the last few months seeking clarity on their ROV technician competency and operator grade status.  Those seeking this guidance have […]

| Information Note number 1299


Revised UK Offshore Regulations

Changes to the UK offshore regulations are due to take effect on 19 July 2015.  The changes are being made to take account of the requirements of the new EU Directive on the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations (Directive 2013/30/EU).  The EU Directive is aimed at reducing major

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| Information Note number 1278



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