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IMCA North America Region meeting considers challenges of using ISNetworld

The focus of the first International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) North America Region meeting of the year will be dealing with contractors’ difficulties when using ISNetworld, which was established to streamline the contractor-qualification process by collecting and maintaining current data in one central location, allowing Hiring Clients to assess contractor compliance. The meeting, being held at the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor on Thursday 16 February from 08:30 CST, will include a mini workshop on the use of the ISNetworld system by both clients and operators. The day-long meeting, with networking opportunities, will be attended by Richard Benzie, IMCA’s Technical Director

Busy spring for IMCA with an extensive seminar and workshop programme

During 2016 the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announced it had changed its seminar strategy, replacing the traditional large annual event with a series of highly focused technical seminars. These proved very successful, and a commitment was made to build on this strategy in 2017. This has resulted in seven events being scheduled for spring 2017. “Our niche events are tailored to tackle specific topics, bringing together subject matter specialists to discuss solutions to industry issues,” explains Richard Benzie, IMCA’s Technical Director. The Spring 2017 events will be held in London, Stavanger and Amsterdam. Four of the seven events relate

Compelling presentations at IMCA’s forthcoming South America Region meeting

The first International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) South America Region meeting of 2017 takes place at the Comfort Suites Macaé in Brazil on Wednesday 25 January. The meeting, which is open to IMCA members and their guests, begins with a networking lunch and then features a series of compelling presentations. Richard Benzie, IMCA’s Technical Director will provide a general IMCA update as well as a regulatory update; there will be reports too on the activities of all of IMCA’s core activity and technical committees before presentations are delivered by three guests. Cinthya Lopes of De Moura Shipping will speak on

IMCA turns out in force for Singapore-based Asia-Pacific Section meeting

The next Asia-Pacific Section meeting of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will take place on Wednesday 30 November at the OSEA Exhibition & Conference in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. The day-long meeting will be attended by IMCA Chief Executive, ; Technical Director, Richard Benzie; and Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, Denis Welch. A cocktail reception will be held at the end of a stimulating day of presentations and updates on IMCA’s activities, its current work programme and matters of regional interest. “We are looking forward to meeting members from all over the Asia-Pacific region,” says Allen Leatt.

IMCA's Human Factors in Modern Maritime Security seminar

Registrations for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) forthcoming Security Seminar being held in London on Thursday 10 November are coming from home and overseas, from companies and individuals concerned about the human factors on security in key areas of the offshore marine contracting industry, both in the offshore oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.Sponsored by Subsea 7, the event is a continuation of IMCA’s new series of mini-seminars – niche events tailored to tackle specific topics. Nicolas Krmic of Subsea 7, and IMCA’s Security Workgroup Chairman, will welcome delegates – primarily security professionals, vessel security managers, academics and

IMCA to hold maritime security seminar

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is hosting a Security Seminar in London on Thursday 10 November which will focus on human factors in modern maritime security. Sponsored by Subsea 7 and Technip, the event is a continuation of IMCA’s new series of mini-seminars – niche events tailored to tackle specific topics. “The day-long seminar at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in South Kensington will provide an invaluable opportunity for all concerned to understand the impact of human factors on security in key areas of the offshore marine contracting industry – both in the oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors,”

IMCA to stage Aberdeen-based diving seminar

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will host a Diving Seminar in Aberdeen on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 November. This event is a continuation of IMCA’s new series of mini-seminars – niche events tailored to tackle specific topics. Taking place at the Holiday Inn Aberdeen West the two-day Seminar is being held to present (and discuss) a number of proposed improvements to IMCA’s DESIGN (Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance Note) documents, including the creation of a standalone life support package (LSP) DESIGN document. Alan Forsyth, Director of HSE, Subsea 7 and Steve Sheppard, Offshore Services Manager, Helix ESG will

IMCA to Stage eCMID workshop During WindEnergy Hamburg

Improving eCMID report quality’ is the title of a workshop being held by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) to coincide with WindEnergy Hamburg on Tuesday 27 September. The morning-long workshop will be held at Global Maritime’s Hamburg offices. IMCA’s Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) provides a standard format for inspection of offshore vessels. Its use helps promote safety and efficiency and is an aid in helping to reduce the number of repeat inspections on individual marine vessels. The eCMID database website enables vessel operators to allow potential clients access to completed eCMID reports. The workshop will include demonstrations, presentations

IMCA changes seminar format to suit members' requirements

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is moving away from its traditional one-off annual seminar format to a series of subject-specific technical seminars and workshops spread throughout the year Allen Leatt, IMCA Chief Executive explains: “The large annual seminar has served our members well but now the market has changed and so has our approach. Our reasons are twofold – the current market environment, and the need expressed by our members and committee leadership team to have smaller niche events tailored to specific requirements. “We have listened to our members, and had great success with trialling the technical seminar concept

IMCA's Asia-Pacific Section meeting to be held in Bangkok

A number of topical presentations will feature at the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Section meeting of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), being held at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday 17 August. Hosted by Denis Welch, IMCA Regional Director Asia-Pacific, the meeting will feature four guest presentations: ‘Getting paid: Dealing with insolvency and payment risks” by Chanaka Kumarasinghe from Holman Fenwick Willan; Mike Meade of M3 Marine talking about IMCA’s M117 and DP focus workgroup; Richard Bowcutt of Rolls Royce looking at ‘Development of LNG as a fuel’; Jake Fichter of Mermaid Subsea Services talking on ‘Lean sigma

IMCA's Copenhagen meeting focuses on offshore renewables

Offshore renewables are very much in the spotlight at the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Europe & Africa Section meeting behind held in Copenhagen, Denmark on Tuesday 14 June, with five presentations on various aspects of the rapidly expanding sector. The meeting is open to IMCA members and other interested guests and is free to attend. All who intend being there should contact events@imca-int.com to register. There is also the opportunity to join via a webinar link https://imca-int.zoom.us/j/951273425; or by telephone Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll); Webinar ID: 951 273 425;

IMCA's 7th Rope Forum workshop scheduled for Amsterdam

‘Validity of rope discard criteria: Cost reduction within assured limits’ is the theme of the seventh Rope Forum Workshop organised by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). The full day event (09:00-17:30) will be held at the Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday 22 June. “During the day we will be focusing on wire rope assurance, practical experience on rope degradation and will discuss the clarity on discard criteria for high value subsea construction wire ropes,” explains IMCA’s Technical Director, Richard Benzie. “The forum attracts on average around a hundred delegates who include subsea contractors, wire rope manufacturers, system designers

IMCA CMID Workshop to be held at Seawork International

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is hosting a CMID (IMCA’s Common Marine Inspection Document) workshop at Seawork International on the morning of Wednesday 15 June aboard Ocean Scene, a vessel moored at the show which is being held in Mayflower Park, Southampton. The theme of the workshop is”Improving CMID Report Quality”. It will include demonstrations, presentations and discussions about CMID, and is aimed at all CMID users. Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVIs) who attend will earn 3 CPD validation points. There are now nearly 200 AVIs and over 230 people have applied to join the scheme from countries all over

Full programme announced for key IMCA contracting seminar

The full programme for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) 2016 Contracts and Insurance Seminar – ‘Contracting in the new era’ – being held in London on Wednesday 25 May, is online on the IMCA website at www.imca-int.com. The half-day event at No 4 Hamilton Place focuses on the deterioration in contracting terms in the post-Macondo and post-$100 barrel oil business environment. “In the early 1990s, in the face of prolonged low oil prices, a new mantra emerged – CRINE, Cost Reduction Initiative New Era, it saw operators and contractors working together to find new contracting models which would allow

IMCA Contracts & Insurance Seminar to explore 'A dark period in contracting terms'

IMCA’s 2016 Contracts & Insurance Seminar, being held in London at No. 4 Hamilton Place on Wednesday 25 May, will focus on the deterioration in contracting terms in the post-Macondo and post-$100 barrel oil business environment. In particular, the seminar will consider the potential risks of unlimited liability – for pollution, damage to work and consequential losses – and their impact on the marine contracting world. “Unlike our industry’s past response to challenging times, such as in the CRINE era twenty years ago when oil companies and contractors worked together to find better and more efficient ways of contracting, the

IMCA CEO looks forward To Central & North America meeting

Allen Leatt, Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is looking forward to meeting members of the global trade association at the forthcoming Central & North America Section meeting being held in Houston on Thursday 21 April. “We have three days of meetings, comprising working sessions with our sub-groups and the regional meeting itself. It is a packed programme, and I am greatly looking forward to meeting members,” says Allen Leatt. The regional meeting is open free-of-charge to members, their guests and all interested in the work of IMCA. “I will be giving a general update on IMCA;

"Get back to basics" says IMCA expert due to speak at lifting conference

Getting the basics right lies at the very heart of safe lifting, and of the presentation that John Bradshaw, Technical Adviser at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), will deliver on 19 April 2016 at the 21st International Offshore Crane and Lifting Conference in Aberdeen. Lifting operations have long been recognised as being potentially hazardous activities. For this reason they are subject to statutory requirements and regulations intended to ensure they are performed in a safe and controlled manner. “Despite the regulations and an offshore lifting sector which is both highly competent and that promotes a positive safety culture, incidents

IMCA to hold Hong Kong-based marine contractors briefing meeting

With three highly relevant presentations; a general update on activities of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA); and a detailed briefing on the activities of all six of the global association’s divisional activities, the up-coming Asia-Pacific Section meeting in Hong Kong on 6 April provides a one-stop briefing for members and non-members alike. “IMCA is the global authority in the marine contracting industry, and Denis Welch our Regional Director Asia-Pacific and I are looking forward to bringing members in the Asia-Pacific Section, their guests and others interested in our work up-to-date on our activities,” explains Chief Executive, Allen Leatt. “IMCA

IMCA workshop at Oi2016: Shared Vehicle-Borne Sensors for ROV and Offshore Survey Applications

The rise of ‘ROV DP’, the capability to hold an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) stationary in the water column, has led to an increase in the sharing of ROV-mounted sensors, for ROV positioning, imaging and survey purposes. A workshop, organised by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) during Oceanology International 2016 (OI2016), will discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from this shared use of sensors and consider the future for this developing field of technologies. Taking place on Wednesday 16 March, alongside OI2016, the Workshop will be held in ExCeL London’s South Gallery Room 14. Coffee will be available from

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