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    • Glossary of Terms

    • Abbreviations

    • Introduction

    • Scope 3 Emissions and the Value Chain

    • Methodology

    • Scope 3 Categories Calculation

    • Setting a GHG Reduction Target and Tracking Emissions over Time

    • Additional Resources
       

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:December 2024 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.

  • Tracking Progress: Marine Decarbonisation of the Global Fleet

    Monthly data analysed from Jan 2022 to April 2024 from Clarkson’s World Fleet Register's Green Technology Tracker.

    Revision 1 | December 2024


    Information Note

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  • Diver and diving supervisor certification

    This information note supersedes IMCA D 16/16 and earlier versions of IMCA D 01/18, which are now withdrawn, and supplements section 5.1 of IMCA international code of practice for offshore diving (IMCA D014).

    December 2024


    Information Note

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    • Introduction 

    • Glossary 

    • Developing Short Service Employee Guidelines 

    • Risks Associated with Short Service Employees 

    • Training and Mentoring 

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:November 2024 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.

    • Introduction

    • Purpose of Course

    • Course Approval

    • Course Format

    • Admission Requirements for Trainees

    • Learning Objectives and Course Syllabus

    • Facilities, Course Equipment and Student Materials

    • Course Instructors

    • Trainee Assessment and Certification

    • References

    • Appendices

      • Evidence Portfolio

      • Simulator Portfolio

      • Example Trainee Certificate

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:November 2024 Reason:Removed sole use of Class 1 & 2A from training equipment, reworded Section 4.0 Revision:Rev. 4.8
    Date:September 2024 Reason:Itemised simulator components added, and changed section 10 to appendix 1 Revision:Rev. 4.7
    Date:July 2024 Reason:Requirements for hybrid training delivery amended in section 4 and to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.6
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Online training removed from options Revision:Rev. 4.5
    Date:August 2023 Reason:Minor revision to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.4
    Date:September 2024 Reason:Itemised simulator components added, and changed section 10 to appendix 1 Revision:Rev. 4.7
    Date:July 2024 Reason:Requirements for hybrid training delivery amended in section 4 and to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.6
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Online training removed from options Revision:Rev. 4.5
    Date:August 2023 Reason:Minor revision to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.4
    Date:June 2023 Reason:Minor update to section 5.1 Revision:Rev. 4.3
    Date:February 2023 Reason:Minor revision to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.2
    Date:January 2023 Reason:Section 10 - Updated guidance on evidence portfolio requirements Revision:Rev. 4.1
    Date:November 2022 Reason:Restructured to reflect IMCA G010 and training course approval scheme Revision:Rev. 4
    Date:July 1996 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
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