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 week at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Exhibition & Awards by Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media.
The citation read:
· ‘Thank you...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/22/award-for-imcas-andy-goldsmith/
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 Knowledge IV’ seminar on Wednesday 24th November from 10.00hrs – 15:30hrs GMT.
Aimed at the eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) community and those in related industries, the seminar will put alternative fuels firmly in the spotlight with a number of...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/19/imca-specialists-speaking-in-ecmid-avi-online-seminar/
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 divers
DMAC’s statement at www.dmac-diving.org/guidance/DMAC-Statement-202110.pdf makes it clear that the known risks of COVID-19 illness and its related, possibly severe complications, far outweigh the potential risks of having an extremely rare serious adverse...
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 having worked at the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for 12 years as a Diving Specialist Inspector regulating the safety of divers working in the offshore energy and other sectors of the diving industry. At the HSE Bill also...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/08/imca-expands-its-diving-expertise/
IMCA speaking on diving and environmental sustainability at NUI in Bergen
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will be updating delegates at The Bergen International Diving Seminar, taking place 9-10 November on diving activities and on fulfilling environmental sustainability expectations.
On Day 1, Bryan McGlinchy, IMCA’s Diving Manager will be talking about the changes and expansion of the IMCA diving technical team and explaining the ongoing technical support...
IMCA and NI expand DPO CPD App to Key DP Personnel
The Nautical Institute (NI) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) continue to build on their Dynamic Positioning continuing professional development (CPD) app with the launch of a second module. In response to industry demand in recent months, the scheme has now been expanded to include all key DP personnel.
The scheme, originally aimed at supporting Dynamic Positioning Operators, is designed to help...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/14/imca-and-ni-expand-dpo-cpd-app-to-key-dp-personnel/
IMCA announces impressiveline–up of industry expertsfor its Environmental Sustainability Seminar
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Environmental Sustainability Committee has announced the full programme for an online technical and motivational seminar taking place on 28 September.
Guest speakers from KPMG and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Getting to Zero Coalition of the Global Maritime Forum, Basque Centre for Climate...
IMCA forges offshore wind contacts in N. America thanks to BNOW
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is successfully expanding its reach in the North American offshore wind sector thanks to its membership in the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW), the organisation dedicated to building a network designed to usher the U.S. into the offshore wind market. IMCA’s network will undoubtedly expand thanks to...
IMCA launches new online facility for instant verification of certificates for safety-critical positions in the offshore industry
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched a new online facility as part of the Association’s digital transformation programme which will enable members to access verification services 24 hours a day. It will cover all five certificate types currently issued: Air Diving Supervisor, Bell Diving Supervisor, Life Support Technician, DP Company...
IMCA shortlisted for 2021 Safety4Sea initiative award
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has been shortlisted for the 2021 Safety4Sea Initiative Award in recognition of the association’s ‘Safety Flash’ system which provides a fast and vital communication channel for the industry and helps prevent recurrence of situations by highlighting potential workplace incidents.
This award category acknowledges any organisation or association that sparked, realised, or significantly...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/09/imca-shortlisted-for-2021-safety4sea-initiative-award/