IMCA responds to congressional advancement of U.S. Crewing legislation

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) previously reported – that would impose burdensome new citizenship-based restrictions on crews of foreign flag vessels that work on offshore energy projects on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). 

This provision would require mariners on foreign flagged vessels operating on the OCS be either U.S. citizens,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/04/imca-responds-to-congressional-advancement-of-u-s-crewing-legislation/

IMCA explains the unrealistic proposed US Crewing exemption process

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 the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”) that would impose burdensome new citizenship-based restrictions on crews of foreign flag vessels that work on offshore energy projects on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (“OCS”). This legislation...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/14/imca-explains-the-unrealistic-proposed-us-crewing-exemption-process/

Your innovative technology could feature in IMCA’s DP Conference

Your innovative technology could feature in IMCA’s DP Conference

Mark Ford, IMCA’s Marine & Quality Manager

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 May-1 June 2022).

Companies are invited to apply for a timed presentation slot in the session by submitting details of their new (or relatively new) technology or innovation, which should...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/02/your-innovative-technology-could-feature-in-imcas-dp-conference/

IMCA to hold the 2022 DP Conference in Amsterdam

IMCA to hold the 2022 DP Conference in Amsterdam

Mark Ford, IMCA’s Marine & Quality Manager

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is set to stage its two-day Dynamic Positioning (DP) Conference in Amsterdam at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel on 31 May-1 June 2022.

Aimed at those involved in both offshore renewable energy and offshore oil and gas DP operations, the event will provide an opportunity for IMCA members and industry colleagues to participate in an industry forum where...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/23/imca-to-hold-the-2022-dp-conference-in-amsterdam/

IMCA moves from principles to practice with the launch of environmental sustainability self-assessment tool

IMCA moves from principles to practice with the launch of environmental sustainability self-assessment tool

Nadine Robinson

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched a new online self-assessment tool to enable Members to track their progress against Environmental Sustainability expectations in their Recommended Code of Practice launched last year.

The tool, which has been developed for IMCA Members’ internal use, presents their self-assessment score and, once sufficient...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/18/imca-moves-from-principles-to-practice-with-the-launch-of-environmental-sustainability-self-assessment-tool/

IMCA appoints new technical director

IMCA appoints new technical director

Stephen Peet, Technical Director, IMCA

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 Group and KBR following earlier career roles at GE and British Gas. More recently Stephen was the Europe and Africa regional director for integrity management and digital solutions at Oceaneering.

Allen Leatt, IMCA Chief Executive...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/17/imca-appoints-new-technical-director/

IMCA finalises “Guidelines for walk to work (W2W) operations”

IMCA finalises “Guidelines for walk to work (W2W) operations”

Captain Andy Goldsmith

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 the way in which vessels give personnel safe access to offshore structures, both in the wind and oil & gas industries, and were developed under the direction of IMCA’s Marine Division Management...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/10/imca-finalises-guidelines-for-walk-to-work-w2w-operations/

IMCA urges members to be vigilant against fabricated certificates

IMCA urges members to be vigilant against fabricated certificates

Allen Leatt

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 of IMCA approval. The Association was recently made aware of a number of doctored ROV certificates being circulated in the Asia-Pacific region, despite the fact it does not currently issue, approve, or accredit...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/15/imca-urges-members-to-be-vigilant-against-fabricated-certificates/

IMCA supports UN International Anti-Corruption Day 2021

IMCA supports UN International Anti-Corruption Day 2021

Allen Leatt, IMCA’s Chief Executive

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) celebrates the United Nations (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December 2021. The campaign entitled “your right, your role, say no to corruption” emphasises the important role we all have to play in preventing and tackling corruption. The campaign also places the onus on Governments to implement measures to protect those that speak up from...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/09/imca-supports-un-international-anti-corruption-day-2021/

IMCA shortlisted for edie’s Sustainable Leaders Awards 2022

IMCA shortlisted for edie’s Sustainable Leaders Awards 2022

Nadine Robinson, IMCA’s Technical Adviser for Environmental Sustainability

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 celebrates the people, projects and partnerships that are transforming business. The ‘Team of the Year’ accolade...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/25/imca-shortlisted-for-edies-sustainable-leaders-awards-2022/