IMCA Publications

The 'Common Marine Inspection Document' (CMID) has been updated by a cross-industry workgroup, with input provided by contractors (vessel operations) charterers (oil companies through their association OGP), consultants (inspectors) and other interested parties at dedicated workshops in Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur. The new document (IMCA M 149 Issue 7), has been thoroughly reviewed and rewritten, with clearer structure; and incorporating updates to reflect technological, operational and regulatory developments. A Word version of the new CMID for electronic completion by inspectors, and which can be kept as a 'live' document on vessel/company systems is available for free downloading.

Easy access to key documentation is vital for safety and efficiency, which is why the IMCA has produced the fifth edition of the 'IMCA Guidance on Offshore Diving CD'. The CD brings together guidance and information notes published by the IMCA Diving Division since 1995 (and previously AODC) together with the association's core activity material (Competence & Training; and Safety, Environment and Legislation) relevant to all IMCA members. It also includes the publications of the independent Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).

Increasing commercial use of autonomous underwater vehicles for subsea surveying tasks has led to the publication of 'Considerations for the Safe Operations of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)' (IMCA S011) by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).