The
Underwater Centre Fremantle is now a member of the International
Maritime Contractors Association (IMCA)!
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
is the international trade association representing offshore,
marine and underwater engineering companies.
It was formed in April 1995 from the amalgamation of AODC (the
International Association of Offshore Diving Contractors) and
DPVOA (the Dynamic Positioning Vessel Owners Association).
IMCA seeks to promote its members' common interests, resolve
industry-wide issues and provide a single authoritative voice
for its members.
The Underwater Centre Fremantle has joined IMCA's "Diving
Division" as a Training Establishment (S*). IMCA's Diving
Division promotes safe practice in the offshore diving industry.
This division covers all aspects of equipment, operations and
personnel related to offshore diving operations (including atmospheric
diving systems).
Commenting on the decision to join IMCA, TUCF Managing Director
Ian Milliner stressed the importance of maintaining currency
with the latest developments in offshore diving equipment, operations
and safety practices. He said, "in addition to Australian
regulators and staff with recent offshore experience, IMCA gives
us a global database of experience to draw upon ensuring TUCF's
training programmes are keeping pace with industry needs."
