Scanmudring and IMCA membership
12/3/2010
Scanmudring is now a Supplier member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) participating in the work of the Remote System & ROV Division in the Europe & Africa Section.
IMCA - Remote Systems & ROV Division Profile

IMCA Remote Systems & ROV Division focuses on all aspects of equipment, personnel and operations relating to remotely operated systems used in support of marine activities.
As marine operations move into ever greater water depths and harsh environments around the globe, ROVs grow further in importance and utilization and the advance of such technology continues all the time. This has been reflected in the phenomenal growth of the division in recent years.
Through development of codes of practice and guidance, provision of briefing and organization of seminars and other events, IMCA helps its members stay up-to-date with developments, shares safety-related information and represents the sector to a variety of third parties.
The following pages set out details on the work of the Remote Systems & ROV Division in each specific area:

Code of practice
IMCA's Code of practice for the safe and efficient operation of remotely operated vehicles plays a vital role in providing the international community with a common set of guidelines and recommendations, helping ROV operators achieve high levels of safety and efficiency

Technical guidance and reports
Supporting IMCA's ROV code (see above) is a wealth of additional technical guidance, covering topics such as: equipment specification, maintenance and testing; ROV system audits; personnel training and competence (see below) and a variety of operational/good practice issues..

Contracting issues
IMCA Remote Systems & ROV Division has published a set of contracting principles and generic contract templates that contractors and their clients can use as a template. The intention is to raise awareness of and promote dialogue on contracting issues between all parties

Personnel issues
ROV operations require teams of highly skilled and competent personnel working in a variety of roles. IMCA assists its members at every stage, from raising the profile of the industry and awareness of the career opportunities available, through provision of guidance on entry level requirements to ongoing training and competence assessment