The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is playing an active role in the International Diving Industry Forum’s (IDIF’s) Underwater Ships Husbandry Port Authority Seminar, led by International Association of Oil and…
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA’s) latest guidance ‘Guidelines for the Measurement of Depth of Burial’ (IMCA S 029) aimed at both the offshore renewables and offshore oil and gas…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has issued Safety Flashes for many years. Not only do they provide a fast and vital communication channel for the industry, but they help…
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA’s) Lifting & Rigging Seminar makes a welcome return to the events calendar on 27 October in its traditional venue, the Novotel Amsterdam at Schiphol…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published new versions of its eCMID and eMISW vessel inspection templates. Over 1,400 vessels world-wide are currently covered by a live inspection report,…
The International Marine Contractors Association has published a ‘Marine Explosive Ordnance (MEO) Operations Logbook’ (Logbook 018) for use by all MEO operatives, including divers, diving supervisors, MEO supervisors and other…
The international Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Business Network for Offshore Wind (the Network) a non-profit, educational organization to develop the offshore…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) was recently announced the winner of the 2022 OSJ Safety Award which recognised the association’s “outstanding work” in standardising the use of offshore Walk…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes Rhys Jones as Technical Adviser, Marine Renewable Energy. Rhys brings a wealth of offshore wind energy experience to IMCA, having worked for RenewableUK…
On March 29, 2022 the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation – H.R. 6728 – that included a provision in Section 518 – as the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)…
IMCA explains the unrealistic proposed US Crewing exemption process The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) provides the following update to its Information Note (1606) published on March 1, 2022 on H.R. 6728, a proposed amendment to…
Your innovative technology could feature in IMCA’s DP Conference The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will feature innovative technology and solutions in the Quickfire, Totally Technology Session at their Dynamic Positioning Conference (Amsterdam, 31…
IMCA publishes information note on the impacts of proposed crewing legislation The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published on its website a new Information Note that should be of interest to IMCA Members…
IMCA to hold the 2022 DP Conference in Amsterdam The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is set to stage its two-day Dynamic Positioning (DP) Conference in Amsterdam at the Steigenberger…
IMCA moves from principles to practice with the launch of environmental sustainability self-assessment tool The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched a new online self-assessment tool to enable Members…
IMCA appoints new technical director The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes Stephen Peet as Technical Director. Stephen Peet brings a wealth of experience to IMCA having held senior positions with Wood…
IMCA finalises “Guidelines for walk to work (W2W) operations” The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has expanded its ‘Guidelines for Walk to Work (W2W) Operations’ (IMCA M254). Originally published in October 2020, the guidelines were produced to help standardise…
IMCA urges members to be vigilant against fabricated certificates The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has asked its members to treat with caution, any certificates, other than those detailed on its website, that depict IMCA logos or portray some form…
IMCA supports UN International Anti-Corruption Day 2021 The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) celebrates the United Nations (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December 2021. The campaign entitled “your right,…
IMCA shortlisted for edie’s Sustainable Leaders Awards 2022 The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) has made the shortlist for ‘Team of the year’ at edie’s 15th annual Sustainability Leaders Awards. Championing climate leadership, the awards scheme…
Award for IMCA’s Andy Goldsmith A delighted, and surprised, Captain Andy Goldsmith, Marine Technical Adviser at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) was presented with the Honourable Mention Award 2021 last…
IMCA specialists speaking in eCMID Avi online seminar Technical and IT specialists from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will be taking part in the online ‘eCMID AVI Festival of…
IMCA’s South America regional webinar focuses on competence The November South American Regional Webinar of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will be held on Wednesday 24 November at 10:00 local time in Brazil (BRT) (UTC-3) and bring together the…
Importance of Covid-19 vaccination to the offshore diving community stressed The Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) has issued new a position statement on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for offshore…
IMCA expands its diving expertise The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is pleased to announce that Bill Chilton has joined the team as Technical Adviser – Diving. Bill has 25 years’ experience in the commercial diving industry. He joins IMCA…