makingwaves news from the International Marine Contractors Association issue 47 – May 2008 Putting people first IMCA brings together contractors, training establishments and agency representatives to identify industry needs, discuss training provision and tackle the skills shortage together.

Trinity Hall in Aberdeen was the venue from training providers and agencies. for an IMCA seminar dedicated to They covered issues such as the balance training and related issues which took between standardised and bespoke place on 27 February and attracted courses, consistency both between over 75 eager delegates. contractors and between schools, along with the critical role agencies play in The event had been organised by the supplying appropriately trained and HR Specialist Workgroup, under the competent personnel to support the TCPC committee, to facilitate better industry’s work. communication between contractors and training establishments on current Four presentations from training training needs and delivery. establishments in the four technical divisions – diving, marine, offshore survey Roy Hay of Technip, the workgroup’s and ROV – set out the variety of courses chairman, opened the event by outlining on offer and how in each area training this objective. He noted that a primary providers looked to work together with objective was for contractors and industry for the benefit of all. training establishments to work together to identify the ‘log jams’ that were Delegates then split into sector-specific hindering training and retention of workshops to address the practical personnel, such as the difficulties in issues being faced in each part of the getting bed space for trainees offshore industry before reconvening for a final (see page 4 for more on this issue). discussion and summary session. ROV seminar success at oi08 Jane Bugler, IMCA Technical Director, The event placed great emphasis on Developments in ROV Technology – IMCA’s provided delegates with an overview on partnership and there was a willingness second seminar on ROV issues alongside the state of play with regard to training to work together expressed by all Oceanology International, attracted an increased audience of over 120 delegates programmes and qualifications, including parties. The HR Specialist Workgroup for a series of presentations and panel-led existing IMCA material. and IMCA more widely are taking discussions, covering the latest advances and forward a number of excellent ideas Gavin Smith (Subsea 7) and Anne predictions for the future as the industry identified at the event as part of the Thomson (Technip) then spoke from the undertakes an increasing range of ongoing work to tackle skills shortages operations in ever deeper waters. viewpoint of major contractors, outlining now and in the future. what such companies needed and wanted Turn to page 14 for a full report.

Also in this issue: Communications in lifting Fresh look for offshore careers Diving DESIGN review New guidance on communications in IMCA has expanded and relaunched its The diving equipment systems lifting operations is now available, as range of careers materials, with a bright inspection guidance notes are being part of IMCA’s current focus on new look and information on a broader reviewed, with a new name and offshore lifting safety. range of roles. additional guidance on use planned. Get the message in full on page 12 See what’s coming on the horizon on page 4 Find out more on page 11

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industry among those present. Hugh Williams, in his welcoming In this issue: speech, gave guests a brief update on IMCA, its guidance News from around IMCA 2 and how the association strives From the President 3 to improve efficiency in marine Core activity news 4 operations, in itself prompting discussion on a number of Regional news 6 subjects. With contractors, consultants, IMCA Directory 7 lawyers, insurance personnel and Secretariat staff regulatory representatives and committees 7 present, a variety of perspectives Current members 8 and personal areas of expertise and interest added further to You may have missed ... the conversation. recent documentation 10 HQS Wellington attracts attention for IMCA Many members attended, Divisional news 11 Some 120 members and guests floating museum and so provides including representatives of the attended a social reception a wonderful venue for an IMCA Diving 11 Overall Management aboard HQS Wellington on event, with maritime interest in Committee, IMCA Council and Marine 12 5 March. detail, history and background. secretariat, who were on hand Offshore Survey 13 The vessel, moored on the Over 70 companies were to entertain our guests, who Remote Systems & ROV 14 Thames in London, is a restored represented at the event and enjoyed the refreshments and a World War II sloop and home of such diversity clearly delicious buffet with music in Spotlight 15 the Honorable Company of encouraged enjoyable the background. on Alan Forsyth Master Mariners. She is a conversation about today’s

Forthcoming events 16 Redesigned websites about to go live Get involved After much anticipation, the new IMCA websites are approaching In this edition of Making launch. A thorough review has taken place to ensure their content is Waves you can find a variety fully up to date and relevant for the variety of visitors the sites receive. of ways in which you can get Following the most radical overhaul in over six years, a brand new the most out of IMCA. design has been implemented, intended to be clearer, brighter and Here are a few pointers: more visually appealing and to help you focus on the content you need.  Add our new incident Those who regularly use the current sites won’t be lost, however, as reporting address to your the overall structure has been retained, albeit with revised navigation distribution lists and help to help all levels of user find what they are looking for – the latest make the industry safer downloads, information on logbook and publications ordering, event see page 4 programmes and booking, membership joining materials, incident reporting (see page 4) certification enquiries or information on the  Share your passion to help wide variety of exciting careers available in our industry (see page 4). attract new recruits The new public website – www.imca-int.com – is well advanced and see page 4 will be launching very shortly. The members-only website will follow  Contribute your feedback shortly afterwards, integrating the new design with the wealth of as the review of IMCA’s additional material including over a thousand documents available for diving equipment exclusive member downloading plus additional information on taking (DESIGN) guidance begins part in seminars, meetings and other association activities. see page 11 Making Waves – the newsletter of the Contact [email protected] with any feedback on the new sites.  International Marine Contractors Submit your reports on Association – is published quarterly to DP incidents in 2007 to promote knowledge of safety and Discover IMCA in depth in our new brochure help make the analysis technical matters affecting the offshore, even more comprehensive marine and underwater engineering The eye-catching IMCA in depth brochure is undergoing review and see page 12 industry. refreshment. Expanded to 16 pages with additional text and Succinct, positive contributions of photographic content, the result will be an enhanced guide to IMCA  Find out about how your potential interest to a wide cross-section for use by secretariat staff and members with a wide audience. company can support of members are welcome. scientific research with the The views expressed on these pages are SERPENT project those of the respective authors and do Updated document register available not necessarily reflect the policies or see page 14 positions of IMCA itself. The April 2008 issue of the IMCA Document Register, containing a full  Attend an event – see the listing of current publications and information notes setting out Editor: Adam Hugo IMCA calendar on page 16 ([email protected]) guidance, is now available at https://members.imca-int.com/documents/ issue 47 – May 2008 | makingwaves | 3

Not ‘The Industry Policeman’ From the President IMCA is not a regulator, but questions received by the secretariat often indicate that some people think we are. Here are a few facts Demand for oil continues to about IMCA to describe our position: exceed supply with a resultant  IMCA publishes good practice guidelines – These are not standards, requirements or law, unless another increase in oil price. We party (a client or government) adopts them and demands increasingly hear that we are at, compliance or are close to, ‘peak oil’. – They are internationally recognised ‘good’ practice in marine operations – not ‘best’ practice, which could be construed as For our industry, ‘peak oil’ being ‘gold plated’ or over-the-top necessitates working in ever more challenging – We encourage members, in every way we can, to comply with the guidelines environments: deeper water, Arctic climate and remote  Contractor (ICO and Co) members agree to be audited against locations with little infrastructure, as well as high security these guidelines by clients. This is a powerful statement and an risk locations. unusual position for our industry and trade associations – IMCA publishes a number of audit documents to supplement Not good news for the planet, perhaps, but it does the guidelines. These help members check their own reinforce the sustainability of our industry at a high level for operations against the guidelines and can be used by clients and other agencies to complete their own audits many years to come. – Using these materials and others, clients are responsible for ensuring that contractors deliver what is stated in the contract However, there is also some good news on the oil  IMCA has published several factsheets (available on our websites) exploration side – news which at the present time comes to explain these processes, including What is a trade association?, mainly from Brazil. Brazil has always been an important Be an active member, Self-regulation and Avoiding incidents. country for our industry and it seems that its importance IMCA material is aimed at improving safety and efficiency in all marine will only increase in the future. This aligns well with the operations. It includes aspects on equipment, personnel and effort IMCA is putting in to translate a number of our procedures. It encourages detailed planning, trials, audit, risk analysis, quality assurance, responsibility, training and the development of documents into Portuguese (as well as Spanish for other competence. The documents are for companies covering activities South American countries) in order to overcome the from conceptual design to completion and for employees from the language barrier. boardroom to the afterdeck encouraging a responsible approach from each party to deliver small tasks or huge projects. For IMCA to be better able to support its members where This relies on the published IMCA material being shared throughout the activity is, the question arises as to whether Brazil and the membership and on members sharing their experience with the other South American countries should have a region of secretariat and the committees to improve our material and add to our knowledge – be an active member. their own within the IMCA network. This topic is currently being debated. The suite of IMCA material is a library of ‘knowledge’:  knowledge aimed externally at government, media and the public The geopolitical barriers study which is ongoing in IMCA is  knowledge aimed at members (good practice) approaching its conclusion and I am revealing no great  emerging knowledge (research and innovation) secret when I say that there are many barriers. Over the  sharing knowledge (training at all career stages, learning from one coming quarters the report will be analysed and the another through incident reporting and by participating in events) intention is to add selected problem areas to the It is critical that this knowledge is used now and in the future with the association’s long term objectives, for IMCA to influence industry so busy and with so many new vessels and employees arriving. these areas to the best of its ability in the direction of a It is with great sadness that we more open market. report the passing of Joe Turner, who retired last year after To conclude, there are two forthcoming events to look 22 years working with AODC forward to on the IMCA calendar over the next two and IMCA. months. The IMCA Golf Day is taking place on 22 May (as Joe served the association loyally we prepare to distribute this issue of Making Waves), while under three secretariat heads – the Midsummer Charity Ball will take place this year at Tom Hollobone, Tony Read and Hugh Williams – preparing Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire on 6 June. Recalling the packages of logbooks and IMCA spectacular success of last year’s ball, I feel confident in publications for despatch to saying that it is an event which should not be missed. members around the world. Knut Boe, Technip Joe Turner 1919-2008 Joe was much loved and will be missed by his secretariat friends. IMCA President 2007-8 4| makingwaves | issue 47 – May 2008

News from IMCA’s core activities – SEL and TCPC

An industry full of exciting opportunities IMCA launches its new range of careers promotional materials, building on the Open your horizons theme, with a broad range of new and updated material as the association seeks to address the skills shortage. One part of IMCA’s work to address skills shortages being Share your passion faced by members around the One of the new additions to world has been to review, open your horizons our range of careers material is update and expand its careers global careers in marine contracting a selection of in-depth articles promotional materials, aiming entitled “Passionate about ...”. to attract new recruits into In these, the authors describe a the industry. particular topic related to the industry that they are Major steps have been taken passionate about, with in recent weeks and months infectious enthusiasm and to extend IMCA’s array of interesting facts helping draw material and to make it more readers in. appealling to those we seek Current articles cover: to attract. www.imca-int.com/careers  cranes and offshore lifting The first step came last year, Now our printed and online attracted much interest, with  dynamic positioning with the Open your horizons materials have undergone a a CD version also distributed  materials brochure. This was well makeover to reflect the at recent events.  offshore survey received by members and horizons theme, with eye-  Finally, we are adding new ROVs distributed widely to catching photography used factsheets and articles on a with a diving feature planned. members and a variety of throughout. A web micro-site wider range of opportunities, careers services all around (www.imca-int.com/careers) If you feel you could describe your from engineering to project passion in an article for inclusion the world. A poster version added ahead of the main management, together with in this series, please e-mail has also been made available. relaunch (see page 2) has additional in-depth features. [email protected]

Incident reporting IMCA addresses bed space concerns Members continue to report what can be a significant barrier to The annual safety statistics report and new website provide a introducing much-needed new personnel to the workforce – lack of timely opportunity to remind members of the ways they can bed space offshore. help share information on incidents for the benefit of all. While much of IMCA’s efforts has been aimed at attracting new  Safety flashes – sharing information on various incidents, recruits, if there is not sufficient space for them to be able to join near-misses and hazard observations to help avoid offshore teams, they will not have the opportunity to learn from such recurrences elsewhere in the industry expertise and to progress to a level of individual knowledge,  DP incident reporting – enabling analysis of trends and experience and competence necessary for them to work fully in their common causes and subsequent work with vessel intended offshore roles. operators, manufacturers, training providers and others It is thought that significant progress is possible by working together  Lifting incident reporting – tackling incidents relating with clients to free up existing bed space and enable this wider to cranes and offshore lifting in a similar manner introduction of trainee workers. IMCA is helping lead dialogue, through its corresponding membership and liaison with client  Security incidents – discussion via the Security Task organisations. Members are encouraged to repeat this message in Force helps identify and share information on threats and their own discussions and to ensure it is raised at the relevant levels in to develop guidance on how they can be avoided their own organisations.  Un-minuted discussions – sessions at regional section, committee and workgroup meetings enable free discussion Updating basket transfer guidance and information sharing on safety-related issues In 2001 IMCA, together with the These regulatory requirements A new e-mail address – [email protected] – has North Sea Chapter of the are currently being reviewed and International Association of IMCA is taking the opportunity been set up, dedicated to these confidential reporting and Drilling Contractors, developed to contribute and also to review analysis systems. All members are encouraged to add this guidance on safe transfer of its own guidance, both for the address to their internal distribution lists for safety alerts and personnel offshore using baskets, region and from an international other related material. published via information note perspective. IMCA SEL 08/01. This was The SEL committee will be An incident reporting hub will form part of the new websites particularly relevant for the co-ordinating this review. Members at www.imca-int.com/incidentreports where full information region in light of regulatory wishing to contribute should contact on and reporting forms for these systems will be available. requirements. [email protected] issue 47 – May 2008 | makingwaves | 5

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Regional news

Americas Deepwater Section Asia-Pacific Section The Americas Deepwater Section met on 2 April at Heerema’s The latest meeting of the Asia-Pacific Section took place on new offices near Houston Airport, where Alan Allred of Aker 27 March in Singapore, attracting a record 93 members and Marine Contractors officially took the chair. He was welcomed guests. The meeting agenda included the usual world-wide by Hugh Williams, who provided an update on IMCA’s world- updates and discussion of matters of local interest, as well as wide activities and thanked Roy Sijthoff for his considerable presentations on diving bell doors, the Common Marine contribution as chairman for the previous four years. Inspection Document and ROV issues. Some 40 people attended especially to hear two guest speakers Members in the region have been actively involved in – Cesar Palagi of Petrobras America and Randy Perry of monitoring and providing feedback to legislative developments, StatoilHydro. The speakers had been asked to describe their notably in Australia. These include ongoing consultations on the deepwater project challenges with an emphasis on the marine National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA), its fee support which IMCA members provide. charging regime, biofouling and other planned requirements. Petrobras’ Cascade and Chinook projects import their Brazilian The next section meeting is scheduled for 17 July in Indonesia. experience of phased developments and deepwater fields. A number of Gulf of Mexico (GoM) ‘firsts’ include FPSO and Europe & Africa Section shuttle tanker export, free-standing hybrid risers, subsea The Europe & Africa Section London, which attracted boosting and polyester moorings secured to ‘torpedo’ piles. has a new chairman and vice- 25 attendees and included a StatoilHydro is not currently a GoM operator, but has several chairman – Brian Leith of presentation from Charles assets and will also be developing, with others, innovative Acergy and Jim Sommerville Bowen, Executive Director of deepwater fields with floating platforms: two spars and a of Fugro-Rovtech. the International Association semi-submersible hull for Tahiti, Caesar, Tonga and Thunder Brian succeeds Ian Stevenson of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) Hawk respectively. Like Petrobras, Statoil brings international of Technip, who stood down on its work and possibilities deepwater experience, as well as the necessary skills in after two years in the role. for collaboration. explaining new concepts to all the parties, including government Ian’s final responsibility was to The day also saw a successful agencies. lead the section’s March ROV seminar (see page 14) Both presentations were high quality and very well received, meeting alongside oi08 in and drinks reception. drawing a number of questions and prompting good discussion. Middle East & India Section The section is currently reviewing opportunities to develop the section, its meetings and membership further. Steve MacMillan has been re-elected unopposed as chairman of the Middle East & India Section – his fourth term in office. Americas in brief ... The SEL and TCPC sub-groups are in future to hold separate meetings, under the leadership of Wayne Seelbach (Helix) and The section is holding its quarterly meeting in the UAE. This is Tony Greenwood (Cal Dive) to enable dedicated discussion of the to be followed by a briefing seminar in Mumbai, India, aimed at issues relevant to each activity. More details on this and other sub- clients and prospective members, introducing IMCA, its role and group developments in the next issue. activities and membership to a wider audience.

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Who to contact at IMCA: Committee Members To achieve its objectives and deliver its work programme, IMCA relies on elected member representatives who serve on the committees listed below as well as various individuals active on workgroups around the world. Hugh Williams Chief Executive Overall Management Committee IMCA President and OMC Chairman Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen Knut Boe, Technip SEL: Wallace Robertson, Helix ESG IMCA Vice-President Dave Forsyth, Bibby Offshore Johan Rasmussen, Acergy TCPC: John Greensmyth, Technip Jane Bugler Hugh Williams, Chief Executive Mark Elder, Subsea 7 Technical Director Jane Bugler, Technical Director Diving: Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Regional Section Chairmen Derek Beddows, Technip Americas Deepwater Marine: Pete Somner, Technip Alan Allred, Aker Marine Contractors Pete Fougere, Transocean Asia-Pacific Offshore Survey: Andy Bolton, Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Will Primavesi, Saipem Walter Steedman, Veripos Philip Wiggs Europe & Africa Technical Adviser Brian Leith, Acergy Remote Systems & ROV: Neil Milne, Subsea 7 Middle East & India Steve MacMillan, J Ray McDermott

SEL Core Committee Marine Division MC Nick Hough Chairman: Wallace Robertson, Helix ESG Chairman: Pete Somner, Technip Technical Adviser Vice-Chairman: Dave Forsyth, Bibby Offshore Vice-Chairman: Pete Fougere, Transocean Norman Smith, Acergy Arnfinn Vika, Acergy Bart Westerhout, Allseas Alan Allred, Aker Marine Contractors, Inc. Jos van der Horst, Heerema Marine Contractors Mike Houdijk, Allseas Mat Schreurs, Heerema Marine Contractors Anders Waage, DOF Management Finn Brodersen, Maersk Supply Service Michiel Goedkoop, Heerema Marine Contractors Ian Giddings Sal Ruffino, Saipem David Blencowe, Maersk Supply Service Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Geir Karlsen, Subsea 7 Technical Adviser Kjell Egil Helgøy, Teekay Allan Hannah, Technip Americas: Vacancy Bram Sluiskes, Van Oord Asia-Pacific: Andy Bolton, Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Foeke Tulner, Workships Contractors Middle East & India: Alan Adamson, MENAS Americas: Wayne Seelbach, Helix ESG Asia-Pacific: Des Power, Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Offshore Survey Division MC Middle East & India: Mohamed Osman, Maridive Paul Evans Chairman: Will Primavesi, Saipem Technical Adviser Vice-Chairman: Walter Steedman, Subsea 7/Veripos TCPC Core Committee Ray Morgan, Acergy Chairman: John Greensmyth, Technip Stuart Reid, Andrews Survey Vice-Chairman: Mark Elder, Subsea 7 Perry Balls, DeepOcean Vicki Graham Jennifer Cook, Acergy Simon Barrett, DOF Subsea Ian McKenzie, Fugro Survey Certification Schemes Administrator Pauline Irwin, DOF Steve Sheppard, Helix ESG Peter Thomas, Maritech for diving supervisors and LSTs Gavin Smith, Subsea 7 Brian Beard, Noordhoek Offshore Roy Hay, Technip Martin Day, Subsea 7 Andy Stewart, UK Project Support Americas: Stephen Browne, Subsea 7 Asia-Pacific: Dave Scott, Fugro Survey Pte Ltd Adam Hugo Americas: Tony Greenwood, Cal Dive International Middle East & India: Darren Male, Fugro Survey Middle East Support Services Manager Asia-Pacific: Mike Kelly, SeaSafe Middle East & India: Mohamed Omar, INW Remote Systems & ROV Division MC Nina Adams, Senior Administrator Acting Chairman: Neil Milne - publication sales Diving Division Management Committee Colin Mackay, Acergy Massimo Martini, DNT Offshore Parul Patel, Administrator Chairman: Alan Forsyth, Subsea 7 Vice-Chairman: Derek Beddows, Technip Jim Mann, Fugro - seminars and committee meetings Joar Gangenes, Acergy John Davies, Global Marine Systems Mike Arnold, Hallin Marine Hans Berkhof, Bluestream Claudine Bleza, Administrator David Rhodes, Integrated Subsea Services Alan Thomas, Cape Diving - social events and exhibitions Kevin Kerins, Oceaneering International, Inc. Keith Noble, CUEL Espen Ingebretsen, Oceaneering International Ann Barnatt, Administrator Steve Nairn, Helix ESG Mark Slessor, Saipem - document production and member records Jerry Starling, Integrated Subsea Services John Pirie, Technip Jean Carmichael, Bookkeeper Darren Brunton, KB Associates Grant Cowie, TS Marine (Contracting) David Smith, National Hyperbaric Centre Americas: Ian Edmonstone, Helix ESG Norb Gorman, Oceaneering International Asia-Pacific: Neil Forbes, Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Calum Buchanan, RBG Middle East & India: Chris Blake, Fugro Survey Middle East IMCA 5 Lower Belgrave Street Americas: Allan Palmer, Helix ESG London SW1W 0NR, UK Asia-Pacific: RP Singh, Sarku Engineering Services Regional Section Vice-Chairmen Middle East & India: Steve MacMillan, J Ray McDermott Tel: +44 (0) 20 7824 5520 Americas: Tony Duncan, Acergy Fax: +44 (0) 20 7824 5521 Asia-Pacific: Mark Shepherd, Mermaid Offshore Services Europe & Africa: Jim Sommerville, Fugro-Rovtech E-mail: [email protected] Middle East & India: Vacancy Web: www.imca-int.com AB Members as at 13 May 2008

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Cal Dive International Pte Ltd Louisiana Overseas Inc Subocean Group Ltd Perry Slingsby Systems Ltd Maersk Supply Service Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Proserv Abandonment & Decommissioning Cal Dive International Pte Ltd - ME Redaelli Tecna spa Canship Ugland Ltd Maridive & Oil Services (SAE) Subsea Intervention Technologies Rolls-Royce Oy Ab Cape Diving Maridive Offshore Projects Subsea Petroleum Services Rolv Berg Drive AS Marine Consulting srl Subtech (Pty) Ltd ROV Supply Pte Ltd Caspian Sea Oil Fleet (CSFOF) Saab Seaeye Ltd CCC (Underwater Engineering) SAL Marine Logistics Solutions (MarSol) Superior Offshore International SBM Offshore NV CDMS Ltd Marine Survey & Services Intl Ltd Svitzer Schilling Robotics, Inc. Master Tech Diving Services Swire Pacific Offshore Operations Schilling Robotics Ltd CDS Subsea Pte Ltd Sea and Land Technologies Pte Ltd CH Offshore Ltd Med Marine Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Seaflex Ltd Clough Oil & Gas MENAS Technip USA, Inc. Sealion Shipping Ltd Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd Technocean AS Seatools BV CNS International srl Serimax Ltd Coral Alliance Sdn Bhd Mermaid Offshore Services Ltd Teekay Norway AS Skan-El Skipsprosjektering AS Mohn Drilling AS Tideway Marine & Offshore Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd CTC Marine Projects Ltd Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd CUEL Ltd Mutawa Marine Works Est Timsah Shipbuilding Company Sonardyne International Ltd Dalgidj Private Company Nexans Norway AS - Energy Division TL Geohydrographics Sdn Bhd Submarine Manufacturing & Products Ltd NICO Middle East Ltd Total Marine Technology Pty Ltd Submec Offshore Pty Ltd DCN Global LLC Subsea Vision Ltd DeepOcean Noordhoek Offshore BV Transocean Trelleborg Protective Products AB Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc NOR Offshore Ltd Troms Offshore AS Trim Systems Pte Ltd Northern Marine Management Ltd TS Marine (Contracting) Ltd The Tritanium Company DNT Offshore srl Underwater Technology Services Pte Ltd Dockwise NPCC Survey TS Marine Pty Ltd Unique System FZE Ocean Works Asia Inc. Underwater Services Company Veripos DOF Management AS Vroon Offshore Services Ltd DOF Subsea (Australia & Asia Pacific) Oceaneering International (UK) Unidive Marine Services Pte Ltd DOF Subsea Norway AS Oceaneering International Asia Pacific URS nv Suppliers of services Oceaneering International Inc. Van Oord Offshore BV Abermed Ltd DOF Subsea UK Ltd Advanced Marine Pte Ltd DOF UK Ltd Oceanteam 2000 Ltd Vastalux Sdn Bhd PT Advanced Oil & Gas Consulting Oceanteam Power & Umbilical Ltd Vroon Offshore Services BV Air Products Singapore Pte Ltd Dolphin Drilling Ltd Anglo-Eastern Group Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Offshore Geo-Surveys Sdn Bhd VTT Maritime AS Anglo-Eastern Group (Asia-Pacific) Dulam International Ltd Offshore Oil Eng. Co. Ltd (COOEC) PT Wintermar Auto Dynamic Positioning Services Offshore Subsea Works Sdn Bhd Workships Contractors BV Bachrach & Wood EDT Offshore Blade Offshore Services Ltd EGS (Asia) Ltd Offshore Technology Solutions Ltd Zakher Marine International CAPE Group Ltd Eidesvik AS Olympic Shipping AS C-MAR Services (UK) Ltd For the current list of members, including website links, visit www.imca-int.com/members

Construction Specialists Ltd (CSL) Satakunta University of Applied Sciences IMCA welcomes the following new members: DMC Offshore PT SBS Indonesia DOWC SEATAG Offshore Ltd  Abel El-Automation AS Seneca College - Underwater Skills Prog. Electrical Power Engineering Ltd Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre  ACSM Equinox Engineering & Installation Pty Ltd Skilltrade BV  AdriaMare Maritime Training Center Falconer Bryan Pte Ltd SMTC Global Inc. A provider of maritime and nautical training since 1989, AdriaMare became the first Fender & Spill Response Services Stord/Haugesund University College Nautical Institute-approved DP centre in Croatia earlier this year. Franklin Offshore International Pte Ltd SubNet Services Ltd Global Maritime The Underwater Centre Fort William Tel: +385 21 485 724 Web: www.adriamare.net Goodrich, Riquelme y Asociados, AC The Underwater Centre Fremantle  Air Products plc GTC Group The Underwater Centre (Tasmania)  Aker Oilfield Services Houlder Insurance Services Ltd Underwater Engineering Ltd Imes Ltd WA Maritime Training Centre - Fremantle A fully integrated provider of subsea services, ranging from installation and construction Inchcape Shipping Services West Coast Commercial Diving School to advanced well intervention operations. Independent Risk Solutions BV Tel: +47 2308 4400 Web: www.akeroilfield.com KB Associates Pte Ltd Personnel agencies  Atlanta Ltd Maritime Agency Lexmar Engineering Pte Ltd Ace Diving Services CC London Offshore Consultants Ltd ACSM  Balmoral Offshore Engineering Marex Marine Services Ltd Amberjack Oil & Gas Recruitment Svcs Designer and manufacturer of a wide range of buoyancy and elastomer products for use Marine Cybernetics Aqua Omega Services Pvt Ltd from surface to seabed. MJR Controls Ltd Atlanta Ltd Maritime Agency Tel: +44 (0) 1224 859 000 Web: www.balmoraloffshore.com Atlas DOOR Modern Computing Services (MCS)  Nautronix plc PT Bahana Galang Jaya C&C Technologies Navigare International Inc. Dave Oliver Hydrographics Services  C&M Group Ltd Noble Denton Consultants Ltd De Moura Shipping Ltda A vessel operator providing engineering and floating accommodation solutions, with Noble Denton Marine, Inc. Flare Project Services LLC particular expertise in engineering in hazardous environments. Noble Denton Middle East Ltd Hydrosub Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 625 928 Web: www.c-m-group.com Noble Denton Singapore Pte Ltd Maritech Group NUI AS Oceanscan Ltd  Cal Dive International, Inc. Offshore Commissioning Solutions Offshore Marine Services Pty Ltd  CAPE Group Ltd Oilfield Medics UK Ltd Offshore Joint Services  Offshore Marine Management Ltd Petrolis SA CDS Subsea Pte Ltd PAE Singapore Pte Ltd PR Offshore Services Ltd A Singapore-based contractor providing diving, project management and manpower Perry Slingsby Systems Ltd Seatek India services. PML (Noble Denton Consultants Ltd) SubNet Services Ltd Tel: +65 6581 5144 Promarine Ltd SubServPro  CNS International srl QinetiQ Ltd Superior Subsea Personnel Services Reel Group Ltd Total Marine Services  DCN Global LLC Rolls-Royce Power Engineering plc UK Project Support Ltd A UAE-based contractor, building on over 50 years’ experience in underwater Schilling Robotics LLC Underwater Engineering Ltd construction operations of its Dutch parent company. SeaSafe Pte Ltd Tel: +971 2 644 2335 Sebastian AS Naval units Skan-El Skipsprosjektering AS Royal Saudi Navy Forces  Fender & Spill Response Services Salvage & Marine Operations IPT Sparrows Offshore Services Ltd  Global Gases South Africa (Pty) Ltd Submec Offshore Pty Ltd Superintendent of Diving (UK)  Greatship (India) Ltd Subsea Vision Ltd Thome Offshore Management Pte Ltd  International Diving Schools Association The Tritanium Company Corresponding Members The international trade association for diving schools, covering both offshore and Veripos Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company inland/inshore diving, aiming to develop common international diving standards. Agip Kazakhstan North Caspian Op. Co. Vroon Offshore Services Ltd Tel: +33 (0) 2 9773 7261 Web: www.idsaworldwide.org Wavespec Ltd AISI Azerbaijan International Operating Co.  Jack-Up Barge BV Training establishments Bapco - The Bahrain Petroleum Co. A provider of jack-up barge services through a world-wide network with experience of A1 Safety Training Consultants (1995) Ltd BG Group civil construction, oil and gas, windmill and general marine activities. Aberdeen Skills & Enterprise Training Ltd BHP Billiton Adriamare Maritime Training Center BP America Production Company Tel: +31 (0) 184 420 091 Web: www.jackupbarge.com Ålesund University College BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd  KTL Offshore Pte Ltd Banff & Buchan College BP Shipping  Kystdesign AS PT Barron International BP West Java Ltd  Bergen University College - Diver Ed. Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Marex Marine Services Ltd Bibby International Services Group Ltd Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd  Marine Solutions (Pty) Ltd Centre for Marine Simulation Chevron Shipping Co.  Offshore Marine Management Ltd CFO - Centro Formazione Offshore Chevron Thailand E&P Ltd Commercial Diving Academy CNR International UK Ltd  Oilexco North Sea Ltd De Moura Shipping Ltda ConocoPhillips China Part of the Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company Oilexco, Delphinus Services - ROV Training ConocoPhillips Indonesia responsible for its North Sea activities, including flagship fields Brenda and Nicol. Divers Academy International ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1224 618 900 Web: www.oilexco.com Divers Institute of Technology Dana Petroleum plc  Diving Diseases Research Centre Det Norske Veritas Ras Laffan Industrial City The DP Centre Singapore Esso Australia Pty Ltd  Redaelli Tecna spa Falck Nutec bv GDF Production Nederland bv Manufacturer of high-performance steel wire ropes for offshore cranes, providing a range Force Technology Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company of R&D, design, production and technical support services. Fundação Homem do Mar Health & Safety Authority Gdynia Maritime University International Diving Schools Association Tel: +39 030 89171 Web: www.redaelli.com Global Marine Systems - Subsea Training Kuwait Oil Company  Schilling Robotics Ltd Holland College - Georgetown Centre Maersk Oil Qatar AS  Seascape Surveys Pte Ltd Holland College - Marine Training Centre Mobil North Sea Ltd An Asia-Pacific based provider of marine survey, positioning and subsea inspection Hydrolab-HydroCAT Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Ltd IDESS Maritime Centre (Subic), Inc. Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV services, specialising in support for DSVs, ROVs and offshore construction barges. INPP Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd Tel: +65 6501 0770 Web: www.seascapesurveys.com The Institute of ROVs Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd  Sparrows Offshore Services Ltd Interdive Services Ltd Oilexco North Sea Ltd  Submarine Manufacturing & Products Ltd KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd Petro Canada - Terra Nova Project Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Petrobras SA  Subocean Group Ltd Lowestoft College Premier Oil Natuna Sea Ltd  Trelleborg Protective Products AB Marine Solutions (Pty) Ltd PTT Exploration & Production plc Developer of advanced vulcanised rubber dry diving suits for ‘serious diving activities’ Maritech Group Ras Laffan Industrial City Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz Sarawak Shell Berhad sold under the Viking and Hunter diving brands. Maritime Training & Competence Solutions Shell International E&P BV Tel: +46 (0) 410 51 000 Web: www.vikingdiving.com Marseille Maritime Academy Shell Petroleum Dev. Co. of Nigeria Ltd  Underwater Technology Services (S) Pte Ltd MOG Industry Training Co. Ltd Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd National Hyperbaric Centre Ltd Sonangol Pesquisa & Produção Recent name changes National Oceanography Centre Talisman Energy (UK) National Polytechnic College of Science Talisman Malaysia Ltd  Circle Technical Services is now Proserv Abandonment & Decommissioning Netherlands Diving Centre Total Exploration & Production  CODERO is now part of Caspian Sea Oil Fleet (CSOF) The Ocean Corporation Total Austral (Argentina)  Offshore Skills Training Centre (OSTRAC) Total E&P Nederland BV GB Diving is now SMIT Subsea Europe PetroVietnam Manpower Training College Total E&P UK plc  National Polytechnic College of Engineering & Oceaneering is now National Polytechnic PML (Noble Denton Consultants Ltd) Wintershall Noordzee BV College of Science Power & Generation Services Woodside Energy Ltd Professional Diving Academy Zakum Development Company  Petroleum Developments Consultants is now Equinox Engineering & Installation Professional Diving Centre  Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd (PML) is now part of Noble Denton Consultants Ltd  Superior Offshore International (SA) Pty Ltd is now Subtech (Pty) Ltd You may have missed ... 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This summary of recent IMCA documentation keeps all members updated on activities throughout IMCA. If you would like to receive a copy of any document, or for further information, please contact the secretariat.

New publications:  IMCA Document Register, Issue 2 – February 2008  Proceedings of Safety Excellence in a Global Environment – IMCA safety seminar 2008  Guidance on the use of chain lever hoists in the offshore subsea environment (IMCA D 028 Rev. 1)  Guidelines for annual DP trials for DP mobile offshore drilling units (IMCA M 191)  Station keeping incidents reported for 2006 (IMCA M 192)

Safety flashes:  Safety flash 03/08 – covering 2 incidents: ROV pilot injured by fibre optic glass; Lifting incident  Safety flash 04/08 – covering 2 incidents: Unauthorised modification to electrical plant equipment; DDC chamber view-port catastrophic failure  Safety flash 05/08 – covering 2 incidents: Movement of vessel during crane operations caused near-miss; Report on the loss of the Bourbon Dolphin  Safety flash 06/08 – covering 1 incident: Sikorsky S76A+ and S76A++ helicopters  Safety flash 07/08 – covering 1 incident: Fatal accident in connection with the operation of an A-frame based launch and recovery system (LARS) used for ROV operations  Safety flash 08/08 – covering 3 incidents: Fall through open hatch in walkway; Near-miss involving knuckle boom crane – hydraulic pump selection; Partial parting of a bell main lift wire

Information notes: Safety, Environment & Legislation (SEL) Marine Division

IMCA SEL 05/08 – Aviation security – passport requirement for the IMCA M 06/08 – IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment UK sector – 51st session 06/08 Helideck perimeter safety nets – new guidance for the UK 07/08 Completion of the common marine inspection document sector (CMID) 07/08 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code of Safety for 08/08 Aviation security – passport requirement in the UK sector Special Purpose Ships 09/08 New logbooks for offshore managers and offshore engineers 08/08 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – 10/08 Helideck perimeter safety nets – new guidance for the UK Update 4 sector Training, Certification & Personnel Competence (TCPC) 11/08 IMO Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 12/08 Proposed IMCA Guidance on the design, selection, installation IMCA TCPC 03/08 – New logbooks for offshore managers and and use of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) onboard offshore engineers vessels

Diving Division Offshore Survey Division

IMCA D 04/08 – New logbooks for offshore managers and offshore IMCA S 02/08 – Election results: Offshore Survey Division Management engineers Committee 05/08 Implementation of DMAC 28 Rev. 1 03/08 New logbooks for offshore managers and offshore engineers 06/08 DMAC statement on health surveillance of commercial divers Remote Systems & ROV Division 07/08 Revision of the United States Navy Diving Manual IMCA R 02/08 – New logbooks for offshore managers and offshore engineers

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Diving Division

Logbook sales soar What’s in a name? With global activity at record When it’s DESIGN, quite a bit, actually levels, increasing numbers are in need of logbooks and A new Diving Division workgroup has been established to competence records – with the review the Diving Equipment Systems Inspection Guidance IMCA secretariat experiencing Notes (DESIGN) – a key element in IMCA’s guidance on safe a surge in orders. and efficient offshore diving operations Indeed, such has been the growth that stocks have run Since publication of the latest versions for air and bell systems low and the Professional Diver’s (IMCA D 023/024) in 2000/1 and the subsequent volumes for Logbook reprint (incorporating mixed gas and mobile/portable surface supplied diving systems a few changes to bring it into in 2006, feedback and queries have been received on technical the current IMCA style) has issues which will be considered as part of this review, while come much sooner than other IMCA guidance has been produced or updated that will expected, so please bear with be reflected in revisions of each volume. us if there’s a slight delay in fulfilling your order. Another key aspect of feedback on the current guidance has A closer analysis reveals that been how it is interpreted by auditors and the possibilities for not only are more divers and inconsistent approaches in undertaking audits using the companies ordering from areas DESIGN suite. To address this, IMCA D 011 – Annual audit of where IMCA has historically diving systems on the UK continental shelf – is to be completely been well known, but that revised as an internationally applicable document setting out orders and interest are guidance on the management of the DESIGN audit documents increasing world-wide. and on the competence of auditors. This confirms the ongoing One final piece of feedback actively being considered relates to global spread of IMCA and its guidance, as demonstrated the name, or more specifically its acronym. DESIGN is known through heightened awareness to have caused confusion as to the purpose of this suite of and use within oil and gas documents and a new title – Dive system assurance – is being companies, the continued considered. increase in membership and interest from countries until For more details on this work, including to provide feedback on the now not represented in IMCA. current DESIGN suite, please contact [email protected]

Use of outer doors Lost bell survival – DVD guide available In brief for saturation diving A ‘lost bell’ diving incident is support technicians, maintenance Guidance on the use of chain The use of bell outer doors fortunately a rare occurrence, personnel and diving school lever hoists in the offshore subsea during saturation diving but one which is life-threatening trainees, in use of the survival environment has been updated operations is being considered for the divers concerned. equipment provided in a diving and reissued as IMCA D 028 bell or welding habitat. Rev. 1. The new version by a new IMCA workgroup. Previous experience tells us that reflects the experience gained the divers’ chances of survival Originally produced on VHS by the industry and lessons The work has been prompted will be enhanced if the divers and cassette, IMCA has now learnt during investigations into by communications to the their support crews know how transferred the video to DVD to lever hoist incidents over the effect that use of outer doors to make effective use of the facilitate ongoing use with dive past five years. In particular it is expected by regulators for emergency survival equipment teams. The trainers’ guide has contains a new section on the operations in certain sectors. provided in each diving bell. also been put into the current use of hoists underwater. IMCA publications format. IMCA guidance covers the This knowledge requires training Other guidance currently need for outer doors to be in so that divers are familiar with Diving Division members have under review includes: place which are capable of the equipment and so that been alerted to the availability of providing a pressure seal support crews recognise their the video in this new format,  Competence assurance and against both internal and role in deploying and maintaining with one copy available to each assessment tables external pressure. an effective survival system. member free of charge and (IMCA C 003) additional copies available for  Use of high pressure water IMCA and the UK Health & An information note is being purchase by members and non- jetting equipment by divers Safety Executive (HSE) came prepared which will outline the members alike. This has proved a (AODC 049) together in 1998 to produce the risk assessment process which popular initiative, with over 60 video ‘Lost Bell Survival’ and an  Protection of water intake should be used when DVDs sent out in the first two accompanying trainers’ guide. points for diver safety considering whether or not to weeks of availability. utilise bell outer bottom doors. Together they were designed to (AODC 055) Its publication is expected later supplement in-house training for For details on obtaining this DVD, Contact [email protected] this year. dive teams, dive supervisors, life contact [email protected] for more information on this work. 12 | makingwaves | issue 47 – May 2008

Marine Division

Picking up the message – lifting communications New guidance on operational document, including diagrams Various procedures are Equipment relevant to various communications in lifting showing communication flows outlined, which members will communications systems is operations has gone to press and systems. be able to use to review and addressed, as are elements of and will be available shortly as possibly enhance their own human-machine interaction. Following a brief introduction IMCA SEL 020/M 193. in-house documentation. and definition of key terms, The guidance is relevant to Adding to the guidance on general guidance is provided Use of hand signals, which a variety of operations, communications from bridge on communication aspects of have been found to vary in including quayside, on-deck, to dive control published in lift planning (addressed in different industry sectors and subsea, between platform and January 2005 (IMCA M 175), more detail in IMCA’s different areas of the globe, is ship, ship-to-ship, small craft a colourful, illustrated format Guidelines for Lifting Operations also covered in a dedicated launch and recovery and has been used for this new – IMCA SEL 019/M 187). section of the guidance. drilling operations.

New workgroups sharpen lifting focus Data sought on DP incidents The Crane & Winch Operations The new document will cover The report on dynamic positioning system station keeping incidents Workgroup (CWOW) continues the range of testing required for for 2006 – the seventeenth such report – has been published to make good progress on its the increasingly sophisticated (IMCA M 192) and circulated to Marine Division members. As extensive work programme. cranes currently available and will always, a copy has been provided for each vessel operated, with effectively set out a basis for Since its establishment less than folders available for storage onboard, helping ensure this vital integrity management of cranes two years ago, the group has reference is available to all key DP personnel. on vessels. already produced the popular Preparation of the report on incidents which occured in 2007 is Crane operator’s logbook (for Heave compensation underway, but IMCA is keen to encourage higher levels of reporting, offshore vessels), the major A group has started work on the to make the analysis as comprehensive as possible, thus identifying Guidelines on lifting operations and development of high level as many common factors – and being able to subsequently address the new operational guidance relating to crane testing them through dialogue with equipment manufacturers and training communications guidance and to heave compensation. providers, development of new or updated guidance as required and described above. other work items. The guidance will be aimed at The group is now turning its those operating the diverse types Please contact [email protected] for more information. attention to personnel of system on vessels currently competence issues, reviewing and being supplied. It will not be a enhancing the lifting-related parts detailed technical document, but Updating of DP trials guidance of IMCA C 002 – Competence instead is intended to be of assurance and assessment tables practical use to those on deck New guidance on a phased approach to annual DP trials for mobile (Marine Division). who are confronted with a offshore drilling units (MODUs) was published in February (IMCA M 191), prompted by a wish for trials common in other parts of the Crane testing possibly complicated heave compensation system, giving industry to be undertaken for drilling rigs, where the need for Guidance on crane testing is in practical operational guidance for continuous operations could otherwise make them impractical if development, intended to the different types of system carried out all at once. supplement the guidance on used on vessels in our industry. selection set out in IMCA M 171 Updating of the general guidance on DP trials (112 UKOOA Pt 2 – – Crane specification document – For more details or to get involved to become IMCA M 190), maintaining the recommendation for trials to be updated and likely re-titled in the CWOW, please contact for all other DP vessels to be undertaken during one single period ‘Guidance on crane selection’. [email protected] (i.e. not a phased approached), is now in underway. issue 47 – May 2008 | makingwaves | 13

Offshore Survey Division

BUOYANCY AND ELASTOMER PRODUCTS 2008 Delivery www.buoyancydelivered.com

Q/09547 Balmoral Progress continues on new survey guidance Comtec

Three new guidance documents Global navigation satellite are currently in preparation systems are the focus of the under the auspices of the two other documents, following a Offshore Survey Division technical presentation and Management Committee. workshop at the 2006 IMCA annual seminar in Copenhagen. Guidance on deepwater acoustics, prepared by One will provide guidance on consultant Gordon Johnston and GNSS installation, addressing the a workgroup drawn from various requirements of such members of the committee, is systems, including: approaching completion. It will  hardware be an authoritative document  software covering the general background  and context of deepwater correction systems and acoustics together with a detailed atmospheric conditions technical overview.  installation of antennae, cabling and other hardware The thoroughness and quality of  ongoing maintenance. Gordon Johnston’s work has resulted in a document It is intended as a guide to containing a true wealth of installation issues for all involved information for those wishing to in the construction, chartering learn about deepwater acoustics and operation of marine vessels. today. In order to provide IMCA This GNSS installation guidance is members with a manageable anticipated to be published guidance document, some of this Utilizing the experience and expertise during mid-2008. of our staff in 52 countries, ISS delivers detailed material will form global Agency and Logistics services to the Offshore sector. Inchcape technical appendices to the main Finally, a second GNSS guidance Shipping Services text. document is planned, covering specification of such systems. The finalisation of the document is now well advanced, with For more details, please contact Offshore Agency publication anticipated mid-year. [email protected] and Logistics A World of Local Expertise Election results The Offshore Survey Division Management Committee underwent its biennial election in March. Will Primavesi of Saipem and Walter Steedman (Veripos) were re-elected as chairman and vice-chairman respectively, with high levels of support for those previously on the Meeting the unique demands of the offshore committee, who have overseen recent expansion both in terms of project: from specialized local information, Inchcape Shipping Services the technical work programme and, reflecting the increased profile permits and clearances to the delivery of a 5/7 Lakeside Business Village wide range of services from vessel agency, Fleming Road, Chafford Hundred of the division, membership. crew and freight logistics to the management Essex RM16 6YA, United Kingdom of onshore supply bases. Tel: +44 (0)1375 484900 Simon Barrett of DOF Subsea UK is a new addition to the Fax: +44 (0)1375 484984 Delivering operational, financial and vessel E-mail: [email protected] committee. supply chain process improvement solutions to the offshore sector. www.iss-shipping.com 14 | makingwaves | issue 47 – May 2008

Remote Systems & ROV Division

SERPENT The 2008 IMCA safety seminar in Abu Dhabi included a round- table discussion session on SERPENT – the Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership using Existing iNdustrial Technology. This partnership includes some of the world’s largest oil companies, universities and marine contractors together with other related organisations. The programme aims to use high-tech oilfield equipment (ROVs) to capture material in its ‘spare time’ which may be useful to the research community. Especially in deep water and observational deployments, there may be spare time between operations when it is not feasible to recover the ROV. Dwight Howse of the Marine Institute, Newfoundland, This time can be gainfully used to help research that could addresses delegates at IMCA’s ROV seminar at ExCeL. otherwise be very expensive to complete. Successful IMCA ROV seminar at OI The concept of industry and academia sharing is a win-win Over 120 delegates from around the world gathered at ExCeL situation. The academic world is the source of industry’s next- in London on 12 March 2008 for Developments in ROV year recruits, a formulator of opinion about what we do and Technology, an IMCA ROV seminar held alongside the popular the environment and a vital partner in continuing to push the Oceanology International exhibition for the second time. frontiers of technology in our industry. We need to work together better and SERPENT is a great conduit. More The seminar covered the latest developments and future collaborators and collaboration are encouraged. predictions at the cutting edge of the industry, as operations move into ever deeper waters with rapid advancements in The ROV is central to this work and, with IMCA members technology. Presentations included: carrying out a very high percentage of ROV subsea time world- wide, members are asked to see how they might contribute.  Robotic convergence between ROVs and AUVs Visit www.serpentproject.com (which also includes amazing still  Motion forecasting for ROV work and video photography) for further details.  ROV DP: Where are we and where are we going?  ROV operator training needs Andrew Beveridge retires A productive panel-led discussion followed, which addressed Andrew Beveridge has retired Andrew has played an various issues raised in the presentations and identified future from Fugro-Rovtech and his important role in the recent actions for IMCA before the event closed with a drinks position as Chairman of the significant growth of the reception. A CD of proceedings has been circulated to IMCA Remote Systems & ROV division, both in terms of its Division Management technical work and membership, delegates and members and it is intended to hold another Committee. An election is and our sincere thanks have seminar at the next Oceanology event, in 2010. underway to find his successor. been expressed to him.

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Spotlight on Alan Forsyth

Alan Forsyth is Director of HSE with Subsea 7 and serves as Chairman of the IMCA Diving Division Management Committee, a member of the Safety, Environment & Legislation Core Committee and a member of the Overall Management Committee too. In this article, he discusses his ‘day job’ and provides a personal insight into the work the Diving Division is currently undertaking on behalf of members.

Tell us about your company career, taking me back onshore in we do not yet have full coverage. we recognise DESIGN is not Subsea 7 is one of the world's the 2W engineering department We are currently working to applied as rigidly as it should be leading subsea engineering and and starting my long relationship translate key guidance documents and, to overcome this, we are construction companies servicing with AODC and now IMCA. into Portuguese and Spanish, refreshing the DESIGN suite to the oil and gas industry. In the early 90s, I moved into which we hope will facilitate place emphasis on application and greater use in South America in management of the process Our skilled and experienced health and safety as Rockwater’s UK HSE manager and have been particular. rather that the ‘tick in the box’ multinational workforce of over approach that is now prevalent. 5,000 onshore and offshore, managing health and safety and This is an important step, while providing technical support to we continue to promote IMCA By improving our guidance and supports operations in the making it easy to translate we North Sea, Africa, Brazil, Gulf of our diving operations ever since. guidance and membership all over the globe. Recent briefing will help our members to identify Mexico and Asia-Pacific regions. Along the way I studied for a and mitigate some of the risks in Masters degree in Occupational session locations include India, We have a strong focus on the Norway, the UAE, Singapore, front of them. growing, high-tech and high-value Health & Safety at the Robens Australia and the UK. How does IMCA make a deepwater subsea umbilical, riser, Institute, University of Surrey, difference? and flowline (SURF) sector, also under Professor David Elliott. What are the key issues affecting retaining a leading role in the key This gave me insights into risk the industry at the moment? IMCA is a very dynamic North Sea and Asia-Pacific management that have enabled organisation that caters for a me to get to where I am today. We are facing a massive upturn in shallower water markets. investment in both hardware and very diverse membership. What I We also provide ROVs and After a long history of developing resource to meet current believe contributes to the tooling services to support E&P guidance for the diving industry, demands. Whilst this is good for success of IMCA is the way this activities and precise navigation is there more left to do? us as an industry, we recognise very diverse membership can use and positioning services. that it introduces increasing one common forum in which Definitely. IMCA has a long they can get advice and guidance What is your current job? history of developing good levels of risk as we introduce more and more new personnel. on common issues, whether they Director of Health, Safety and practice guidance that has helped be legislative or technical. Environment working in support to significantly improve safety in There is a danger that through The technical content and quality of our global and regional the global offshore diving the rapid growth of our industry of documentation IMCA provides operations. I am also the industry. However, we are far we risk losing focus on some of is excellent and I am pleased to technical authority for diving for from complacent – incidents still the more fundamental standards see that it does get a truly global our group world-wide. occur and we must do all we can that have provided the distribution. to design risks out of our cornerstones for us to use in the Committees and workgroups How did you reach this point in operations. management of our operational involve members from all regions. your career? New equipment can help safety today. We have guidance published that is probably not as Together with the strength of the On leaving college in 1982 I substantially in this regard, but at widely adopted in some regions secretariat, this allows IMCA to began my career in the diving the same time can introduce new as in others – a challenge that we be recognised by our regulators industry with Wharton Williams factors to be considered, so we need to continue focusing on. and our clients alike and provides (2W), where I trained in life must remain vigilant and continue an unrivalled forum for support and worked offshore on to update and extend our How can they be addressed? addressing our industry’s issues vessels and barges across the guidance where appropriate. and challenges. I don’t see an easy quick fix for globe. This was around the time Legislation is also important and these issues, but there is a focus How do you see the future? the IMCA (then AODC) life IMCA provides a forum for support training and certification on the development of suitable sharing experience and expertise, guidance that will assist our There are challenges ahead and scheme was introduced and I was keeping members up to date and as we move into more remote promoted to supervisor. contractor members in managing joining in dialogue with regulators these risks. geographic locations we will no I contributed to the revision of for our mutual benefit. doubt be faced with new the company’s diving operations One typical example that challenges too. However, the manuals and other projects for IMCA diving guidance is being illustrates this perfectly is the use future is exciting and looks set to the safety department, leading to adopted in ever more regions. of the diving equipment systems stay that way for some years to my involvement in a 450msw Where are the next targets? inspection guidance notes come.The level of investment deep dive project funded by the Our guidance is used to make a (DESIGN), which help provide today has never been seen before UK government. On reflection, difference in most of the major diving environments which meet in our sector of industry and can this was a turning point in my regions of offshore activity, but the best guidance available. Today only drive improvement. AB IMCA Midsummer Charity Ball 2008 Following the huge success of the 2007 event at Fyvie Castle, the Forthcoming events 2008 ball will be held at Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, on 6 June. Once again, an exceptional National Trust for Scotland property set in stunning scenery will provide the backdrop for an elegant 21-22 May 2008 and engaging evening of sumptuous dining, traditional and more All Energy modern dancing and a variety of first-class entertainment. Aberdeen, UK 22 May Make sure you and your team are there to join us for what will IMCA Golf Day be a truly great evening. Aberdeenshire, UK Full details and online registration available at www.imca-int.com/events 6 June IMCA Midsummer Ball Aberdeenshire, UK 17 July Asia-Pacific Section Indonesia 26-29 August GLOBAL ALIGNMENT ONS – Offshore Northern Seas Stavanger, Norway 10-12 September IN MARINE OPERATIONS Deepwater Asia Pacific Guangzhou, China 5-6 November Global alignment in marine operations – IMCA annual seminar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

31 March-2 April 2009 Ocean Business and Offshore Survey 09 Southampton, UK 4-7 May OTC IMCA Annual Seminar 2008 Houston, Texas, USA 5-6 November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

An interesting and varied programme for this year’s annual seminar is being prepared, including:  Presentations - Keynote session on the conference theme - Plenary sessions for all delegates - Parallel sessions for marine, diving and survey/ROV  Workshops - A variety of discussion sessions dedicated to key issues facing the industry  Exhibition - Supplier members of IMCA displaying their latest products and services  Social events and networking opportunities

Third party IMCA-supported events are listed above in plain (not bold) text For full details on forthcoming events, including downloadable Booking due to open during June brochures, online registration Full details, including programme, hotel details and registration and a more detailed calendar, please visit the website: www.imca-int.com/events www.imca-int.com/events