The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) represents some 390 offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies in 47 countries. We have invited its chief executive Hugh Williams to contribute a regular piece to offshore Technology.
In representing the interests of its member companies, IMCA promotes improvements in quality, health, safety, and environmental and technical standards through the publication of guidance and information notes, codes of practice, and by other appropriate means.
Offshore Skills in Crisis
Demand may be up for offshore industry produce but do we have the skills and staff to be able to take advantage of this?
Skills Overboard
A new-look fleet is on its way, but will the offshore industry have the skills to safely drive it?
Watch Over Thyself
Self-regulation can be a blessing in any industry, especially during these times of rapid technological advancement.
Take Care! Personal Security is Crucial
Hugh Williams, chief executive of IMCA, warns of the dangers of piracy.
Passionate About… Cranes and Lifting
For the first time in 20 years, new cranes are being added to the worldwide offshore fleet of SSCVs.
Passionate About… ROVs
Hugh Williams of IMCA continues his look at topics that raise passionate feelings amongst offshore specialists.
Passionate About... Surveying the Seas
What a career in offshore surveying has to offer you – a first hand account from survey engineer Ian McKenzie.