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COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact globally and specifically on our industry.<\/p>

Please see below a compilation of the various safety flashes and briefing notes related to COVID-19 that we have circulated to our members recently.<\/p>

Please note that the IMCA Secretariat continues to maintain services to our members by working remotely. Please therefore continue to contact us in the normal ways.<\/p>

This page continues to be updated as the situation evolves.<\/p><\/div>\n

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View COVID_19 update which collates the ongoing work of IMCA in tackling the many practical issues that have arisen as a result of lockdowns and travel restrictions. It also contains […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is part of a COVID-19 Industry Group which has collaborated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labor Organization […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) continues to add to its dedicated COVID webpage a variety of information and links to be of use to its membership. The compilation includes […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndustry Group Achieves Breakthrough as Governments around the World Pledge Action to Support Crew Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Industry Group comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP, ISOA and the Workboat Association (details below) applauds the breakthrough at an international maritime virtual summit hosted by the UK Government on […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy and continues to present the marine contracting sector with some significant challenges, particularly when in association with the […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarine and DP Assurance \u2013 IMCA Advice During Ongoing COVID-19 Situation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and the extremely challenging times that many are facing, IMCA recommends the following approach to marine assurance activities, should it not be possible […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Diving Contractors\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Guidance for Diving Contractors is provided below and also available to download here 1 BACKGROUND The novel Coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19, is a respiratory illness that can spread from […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) continues to play a key role in an Industry Group lobbying governments and maritime authorities on a global basis to gain support of an […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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IMCA is playing a key role in an industry group lobbying the IMO to support a recommendation for Governments and national authorities to facilitate the movement of offshore energy sector […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ICAO, ILO, and IMO issue joint call to world governments on need for ‘key worker’ designations for essential air and sea personnel The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) joined the […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIMO Secretary-General Seeks UN Support Over “Keyworker” Designation for Seafarers\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has asked the United Nations system agencies to support IMO in its request to governments to declare seafarers, port personnel and other crucial maritime workers as […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The International Maritime Organisation has received Recommendations for port and coastal States on the prompt disembarkation of seafarers for medical care ashore during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed by a broad […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndustry Group Urges the UK Government to Exempt all Offshore Energy Sector Workers from its Quarantine Restrictions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The global Offshore Industry Group, comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP and ISOA urges the UK Government to exempt all offshore energy sector workers from the 14-day quarantine restrictions introduced on […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is playing a key role in two industry groups lobbying the IMO to support a recommendation for Governments and national authorities to facilitate the […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Members are invited to complete a very short survey to support industry efforts to encourage Governments to implement the IMO Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes […]<\/p>\n Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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