French certifications are once again being accepted by ADAS for crossovers and for entry onto further training at ADAS schools.
IMCA Updates
IMCA has released a number of resources and reports, including a focus on safety considerations for divers working in the Strait of Hormuz, the 2025 Safety Statistics Report and a review of lessons from the IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime.
Lessons from the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime: Women Speak Honestly About What Needs to Change
IMCA asked a group of women from their Membership and across the maritime and offshore sectors to share their experiences about their careers, the challenges they have faced, and what they think needs to change. The responses came from women at various career stages and across different roles including officers, and though each career was very different, common themes were evident.
IMCA Safety Statistics Report 2025: Improving injury rates should not distract the industry from the risks
Improving injury rates are masking the continued threat of fatal accidents across the offshore marine contracting industry, according to IMCA after its latest Annual Safety Statistics Report revealed fatalities more than doubled despite overall safety performance improving. The report is now available online:
Read more: https://www.imca-int.com/news-events/imca-news/news/safety-stats-report-2025/
IMCA urges focus on diver safety amid rising demand for vessel maintenance as Strait of Hormuz reopens
IMCA has reminded vessel owners and operators of the significant risks associated with underwater ship husbandry (UWSH) operations as activity in the Strait of Hormuz increases. IMCA D082 Guidance on diving operations in support of underwater ship husbandry is freely available to both Members and non-Members as part of IMCA’s commitment to improving safety standards across the diving industry.
IMCA issues diver safety warning as global subsea decommissioning accelerates
IMCA’s newly released Guidance on diving operations in support of subsea decommissioning and dismantlement projects (IMCA D090) has been developed to help contractors, operators, and project teams better understand and manage the unique operational and safety challenges associated with dismantling ageing subsea infrastructure.
IMCA publishes updates to Assessment Procedure for Diving Contractor Membership (G012/D084)
This document outlines the requirements diving contractors must meet in order to attain either surface supplied or saturation Member status of IMCA. For diving contractors who do not have the requisite offshore experience to attain full diving contractor Membership, the document outlines what is required to achieve temporary diving contractor Membership.
IMCA launches new Membership Committee to strengthen Members’ voice and engagement
IMCA is pleased to announce the formation of a new Membership Committee, marking an important step in strengthening how Members’ voices are represented and heard across the Association.
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