Senior managers and QHSE professionals from all organisations involved in the offshore marine contracting industry will be gathering in Amsterdam (Park Plaza Hotel, Schiphol) on 19 and 20 November for […]
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Nominations Open for IMCA Annual Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Environmental Sustainability and Safety Annual Awards. As Allen Leatt, Chief Executive explains: “Following the success of the inaugural […]
Final five IMCA safety videos and pocket cards available
The suite of 15 new safety training videos and associated pocket cards has now been completed by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). The final five videos and cards in […]
IMCA and OCIMF staging cyber security seminar for London International Shipping Week
The need for cyber security and understanding possible risks is a growing concern across all industries and sectors. As part of London International Shipping Week the International Marine Contractors Association […]
What will power shipping in 2050?
Eleni Antoniadou, Policy & Regulatory Affairs Adviser at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) was one of 19 experts asked by KNect365 Maritime “What will power shipping in 2050?” The […]
Are you prepared? New IMCA safety videos and pocket cards launched
IMCA has launched a new series of mini safety videos, each with a supporting pocket safety card, on the theme of ‘Be Prepared to Work Safely’.
The first ten videos and cards cover: working at height, preventing slips and trips; toolbox talks; manual handling; permit to work; watch your hands; lifting operations; line of fire; lifting equipment; and confined spaced – the dangers. Each video is available to stream online now, with members able to download the pocket cards plus the video files in ten languages.
IMCA welcomes IMO Secretary General’s call not to threaten IMO’s emissions global roadmap
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) believes that the roadmap adopted by the Marine Environment Protection of IMO (MEPC 70) to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) […]
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 […]
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 […]
IMCA welcomes news of the Ballast Water Management Convention
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes the news that the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention enters into force on 8 September 2017, and has produced a 12-point information sheet […]
15 new safety promotion videos to be launched by IMCA
The promotion of safe working practices is of paramount importance to the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and its members around the globe. Over a two year period, IMCA will […]
Guidance On Drug & Alcohol Policies and Testing From IMCA
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidance on drug & alcohol policies and testing’ (SEL 040). It is downloadable free of charge to members and non-members alike at […]
Guidance On Drug & Alcohol Policies and Testing From IMCA
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidance on drug & alcohol policies and testing’ (SEL 040). It is downloadable free of charge to members and non-members alike at […]
New drops video available on IMCA website
Dropped objects – still happening; and still harming – we must never expose ourselves, or others, to the risk of dropped or falling objects. That’s the message in a new […]
Annual safety and environmental statistics analysis underway at IMCA
Each year the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) carries out a safety and environmental survey of its contractor members. Contractor member companies that have not already submitted their statistics for […]
IMCA to run cyber security workshop
IMCA to Run Cyber Security Workshop The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), in conjunction with the Security Association for the Marine Industry (SAMI), is holding a Cyber Security Workshop on […]
IMCA publishes annual safety and environmental statistics
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published its annual safety and environmental statistics. Drawn from 264 IMCA contractor members and based upon 798 million man-hours of work overall (558 […]
IMCA publishes security measures and emergency response guidance
The threat to maritime security from piracy, terrorism, criminal acts, and hostage and kidnapping threats continues to pose challenges to ships’ owners, masters and crew members, and has resulted in […]
IMCA publishes safety rep handbook
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a new tool for the industry – the ‘Safety Committee Representative’s Handbook’ (IMCA SEL 035), for use by safety committees on board […]
Understanding biodegradable lubricants
A question often heard in offshore and marine circles is”What is a green oil?” That leads on to”What is an oil spill?” Following a successful workshop on the subject at […]
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