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Latest related Guidance:

Guidance for diving supervisors

This IMCA Recommended Practice aims to improve performance in the marine contracting industry by providing diving supervisors with comprehensive guidance and best practice for all aspects of commercial diving operations

The document covers safety protocols, equipment handling, and emergency procedures, and includes information on IMCA certification schemes for diving supervisors and life support technicians, as well as guidelines for assessing and assuring competence.

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IMCA assessment procedure for diving contractor membership

This document provides detailed guidelines and requirements for diving contractors seeking membership of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Diving Division.

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Diver training schools: Assessment procedure for IMCA recognition of in-water diver training qualifications

This document outlines IMCA's Assessment Procedure for the recognition of in-water diver training qualifications, detailing the processes and requirements for training providers to achieve this recognition. It serves as guidance for ensuring that diver training meets the international standards set by IMCA.

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Latest related Information Notes:

Verification of diver qualifications

This information note has been produced to help IMCA Members and others verify the validity of diving certificates recognised by IMCA for the purpose of demonstrating the basic competence of those seeking employment as commercial divers

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Medical examination of divers: Middle East & India initiative

A group of diving contractors in the ME&I region has now further updated its list of jointly recognised doctors and has asked IMCA to publicise the attached note to its Members

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Diving supervisor certification

This information note supersedes IMCA IN 1394. Information pertaining to in-water diving and other diving training courses is now contained in IMCA D088 Diver training and certification. Information pertaining to diving supervisors is retained in this information note.

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