International Marine Contractors Association
| Formation | 1972/1995 |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade Association |
| Headquarters | 52 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0AU United Kingdom |
Region | Worldwide |
Membership | 1000+ |
Key people | Allen Leatt (Chief Executive) Richard Benzie (Technical Director) |
| Website | www.imca-int.com |
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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) leading international trade association for the marine contracting industry. It is a not for profit organisation with over 1,000 members representing the vast majority of worldwide marine contractors in the oil and gas and renewables industries. IMCA’s formation dates from 1972 through the Association of Offshore Diving Contractors (AODC) which merged with the DP Vessel Owners Association (DPVOA) in 1995, whereupon the merged association was renamed IMCA.
Overview
IMCA represents over 1,000 member organisations in over 60 countries with the mission of improving performance in the marine contracting industry by championing better regulation and delivering good practice and technical guidance to enhance operational integrity.
IMCA operates five geographic regional sections (in Asia-Pacific, Central & North America, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India and South America). IMCA has a fulltime secretariat in London that organises and manages the various regional and technical committees which form the principal means to achieve its mission. The extensive committee structure consists of elected member representatives who are expert in their field of operation.
As a trade association, IMCA strictly complies with international competition law (competition, antitrust and similar laws) and represents the industry on many national and international forums.
Membership
IMCA’s membership comprises organisations that are active within the supply chain of offshore construction, marine operations and subsea engineering. There are several categories of membership depending upon scale and specialism:
- Contractors: Global Contractors, International Contractors, and National Contractors.
- Suppliers: this covers suppliers of equipment and services, consultancies, training providers and personnel agencies.
- Corresponding members: this covers oil and gas companies, government agencies and other associations.
Each member organisation can join one or more of IMCA's four technical divisions according to its own areas of operation. These divisions are as follows:
- Diving.
- Marine.
- Offshore Survey.
- Remote Systems and ROV.
In addition, there are two further divisions known as core activities that are open to all members:
- Competence & Training
- Safety, Environment & Legislation.
Publications and documents
IMCA has developed a comprehensive body of knowledge in the form of a suite of over 250 published guidance documents, technical information notes, DVDs and safety promotional materials which are internationally recognised as authoritative and establish standards of good practice in the marine contracting industry.[1]
Diving Certification
IMCA provides an internationally recognised certification scheme for three specialist diving disciplines:
- Air Diving Supervisors.
- Bell Diving Supervisors.
- Life Support Technicians.
Events
IMCA organises an annual programme of meetings and events all over the world, including regional meetings, briefing sessions, workshops on specific industry related issues, and an Annual Seminar open to all members. In addition, many smaller technical meetings take place to further the work of the association. IMCA also supports a number of conferences and exhibitions hosted by other organisations which share a common interest of its members.
Past IMCA Presidents
- 2015-present: Bruno Faure, Technip
- 2013-2014: Massimo Fontolan, Saipem
- 2011-2012: Andy Woolgar, Subsea 7
- 2009-2010: Johan Rasmussen, Acergy
- 2007-2008: Knut Boe, Technip
- 2005-2006: Frits Janmaat, Allseas Group
- 2003-2004: Steve Preston, Heerema Marine Contractors
- 2001-2002: John Smith, Halliburton Subsea/Subsea 7
- 1999-2000: Donald Carmichael, Coflexip Stena Offshore
- 1997-1998: Hein Mulder, Heerema Marine Contractors
- 1995-1996: Derek Leach, Coflexip Stena Offshore
References
- ^ staff (2005). "International Marine Contractors Association publishes 2003 safety statistics". South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society (SPUMS) Journal. 35 (2). Retrieved 2014-02-11.
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