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    • Scope

    • Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

    • Objectives

    • Application

    • The Competent Person

    • Initial Supply

    • In-Service Inspection and Examination

    • Period Examination and Test

    • Retention of Certification

    • Maintenance

    • References

    • Appendices

      • Categories of Competence Person

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Portable Equipment Lifting Structure and Lifting Sets

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Subsea Package

      • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Miscellaneous Equipment

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:August 2024 Reason:Lifting terminology updated Revision:Rev. 1.3
    Date:January 2024 Reason:Preface, bookmarking and references updated; no changes to content Revision:Rev. 1.2
    Date:February 2019 Reason:Small amendment to appendix 3 Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:January 2019 Reason:Remove the necessity for ROV dismantling for unnecessary NDE on frame and align with DNG GL-ST-E2.7 series of standards Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:October 2016 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Introduction
    • Scope
    • Background
    • Health and Safety
    • Principles of Operation - How Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) Works
    • Parameters
    • Verification and Calibration
    • Manufacturers' Operating Guidelines
    • Competence and Training
    • Interpretation of Data
    • MRT Trace Reports
    • Rejection Criteria
    • Recording and Retention of Records
    • References
    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:February 2024 Reason:Amendment to MRT definition and addition of MFL definition; updating preface, reference links and layout Revision:Rev. 1.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Extensive document revision which includes rejection criteria and MRT equipment operator levels of competence and training Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:August 2009 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0

  • Lifting Terminology: Appropriate Marking on Diving Equipment

    The Lifting & Rigging Committee reviewed comments on the terminology used in IMCA’s Diving documents and on diving equipment.

    Revision 0.2 | May 2024


    Information Note

    Other

  • Crane frictional component exchanges

    The caution to be taken when renewing brake frictional components – such as brakes, clutch pads, and discs.

    March 2024


    Information Note

    • Glossary of terms

    • Introduction

    • General Operating Procedures

    • Surface Vessel Transfers

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:March 2024 Reason:Refresh of page 2, reference links and layout; no changes to content Revision:Rev. 2.2
    Date:May 2019 Reason:Revised to make slight changes to section 4.1 Revision:Rev. 2.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Revised to include input from the geophysical survey sector Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:June 2014 Reason:Revised to include input from the renewable energy sector Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:March 2010 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    Date:May 2019 Reason:Revised to make slight changes to section 4.1 Revision:Rev. 2.1
    Date:October 2018 Reason:Revised to include input from the geophysical survey sector Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:June 2014 Reason:Revised to include input from the renewable energy sector Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:March 2010 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0
    Date: Reason: Revision:Rev. 2.1
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