IMCA Issues Reactivation of DP Vessels After Layup Information Note
Following a period of improving industry metrics during 2017, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has recognized that member companies could now consider reactivating their owned and managed DP vessels following a period of layup, and has issued a focused information note on this.IMCA’s Technical Adviser – Marine, Captain Andy Goldsmith…
Changes In The Air For IMCA's eCMID
From January 2018 the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) will recognize only formal inspection reports conducted using its eCMID database, meaning that paper reports not uploaded into the database will no longer be considered by IMCA to be authorized inspection reports. The whole eCMID system is now based on the principles…
New Guidance for Offshore Personnel Transfer
A new guidance document has been published by the Marine Transfer Forum. “Offshore Personnel Transfer by Crane – Best Practice Guidelines for Routine and Emergency Operations” aims to support an international market which performs over 5 million passenger transfers every year. Developed by EnerMech, DNV GL, Reflex Marine and Seacor Marine the guideline benefits from a range of expertise…
Next Geosolutions Awarded Industry Accreditations
Next Geosolutions, an independent geoscience and engineering service provider, announced it is has achieved multiple industry accreditations, boosting the company’s offering within the global supply chain. The Italian-based company was qualified to three Achilles Communities: FPAL, Sellicha and Power and Tech in April this year. In additional to this…
OI 2016 Preview: Hydrography, Geophysics & Geotechnics
Hydrography, geophysics and geotechnics lie at the heart of Oceanology International, the world’s largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference, (ExCeL London, UK 15-17 March), and this year’s conference session at OI 2016 shows just how relevant the topics continue to be. “This year’s Hydrography, Geophysics and Geotechnics session will be split into two themes…
Subsea Innovator Wins SUT Award
Thirty year old napkin sketch became a reality in 2015. The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has presented its President’s Award to Dr Kjell Olav Stinessen in recognition of his long term services to industry at the Society’s AGM and annual dinner in London. Dr Stinessen has been an engineer for over 50 years and is now a First Chief Engineer at Aker Solutions.
Three-year Angolan Award for Harkand
Harkland and its local consortium partner TOS Angola Lda has secured a three-year contract to deliver inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services in Angola for a major international oil company operating in the West Africa region. The recently upgraded multi-purpose dive support vessel (DSV) Swordfish has been mobilised to support the project and provide air…
IMCA Revises Multibeam Echosounds Guidelines
‘Guidelines for the Use of Multibeam Echosounders for Offshore Surveys’ (IMCA S 003 Rev 2) has been extensively revised by members of the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Offshore Survey Division Management Committee, to bring it up-to-date with current technology and practice, and is now available for downloading free of charge for members and non-members alike from the IMCA website.
Ceona’s Chairman to Stand Down
Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, announce that John Smith, Chairman of the company’s board, has stepped down with immediate effect due to ill-health. Smith has been involved in the oil and gas sector for more than 30 years and has been pivotal in overseeing the growth of Ceona since its inception in 2012, the company said.
Competence in Spotlight at IMCA Meeting
A series of presentations and discussions session on the all-important topic of competence will be held following the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Central & North America Section Meeting on 18 June at the Houston Marriott Energy Corridor Hotel. The Competence Seminar, which takes place in the afternoon of 18 June is open to members…
IMCA Publishes Guidelines for DP OSV Safe Operations
Reliable and robust methods of positioning are required for safe vessel operations in close proximity to offshore installations. Dynamic positioning (DP) is well-established as a primary method of vessel positioning in the diving, drilling, construction, accommodation and shuttle tanker sectors, and is especially suited to deep-water developments.
Safety, Quality Key to Survival -IMCA President
“Our industry must prepare for times of change and turmoil, and IMCA (the International Marine Contractors Association) – representing the marine contracting industry globally – must be in tune with our members and support them,” said IMCA President, Massimo Fontolan of Saipem as the fall in the oil price continues to dominate the headlines.
IMCA Publishes Revised Guidance on Personnel Transfer
One activity specific to offshore operations is the transfer of personnel between vessels and other offshore structures. Such transfers can include movement of personnel at crew and shift change, from vessel to vessel, and between vessels, offshore structures, barges, and crew boats, as well as to and from the quayside. Safety of transfer is of paramount importance.
Joint Safety Alert: DPS Failure on Vessels
Discussion: This Joint Safety Alert addresses a dynamic positioning (DP) incident on a vessel resulting in a loss of position while conducting a critical Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity. An equipment failure, an operational error and multiple failure modes not identified in the vessel’s Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) combined to produce the loss of position.
Offshore Risk Management Focus at SPE Event
Former Subsea 7 Global Insurance Director, Robert Armstrong, will present on the topic of "Contractual Risk Management from an Insurance Perspective" at a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen event next week. Armstrong will discuss the role of insurance within the overall risk management strategy of oil and gas companies, and identify areas where this can add value.
IMCA Meeting to Focus on Offshore Renewables
Offshore renewable energy will be very much on the agenda when the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) holds the first ever meeting of its long-established Europe & Africa Section in Germany. With speakers from Technip, the German Shipowners Association, German Shipbuilders, Workships Contractors, Seaway Heavy Lifting, Bluewater…
