Evolving Strategies for Subsea Cable Security
and around UK waters. The operation was considered part of a Russian bluff while other specialist vessels conducted nefarious activities near critical underwater infrastructure.Incidents like these continue to spark industry comment, and this week Iain Grainger, Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), said: “What we are seeing reflects a broader trend: subsea infrastructure is becoming more exposed and more strategically important. These are the systems that support communications, energy supply, and financial markets. When they are disrupted, the effects are immediate
IMCA Enhances Digital Learning Hub
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced it has launched IMCA Skills, their leading, digital, learning hub, which will now be the go-to place for the marine industry’s competence and development needs.The first product on the new platform is the migration of the Dynamic Positioning continuing professional development learning program which is designed to be the first step in bringing all their CPD content together in the secure and easy-to-use platform which will offer improved learning and user experience.It is designed to make professional development simpler
Red Sea Cable Cuts Emphasize Infrastructure Resilience
amid heightened regional tensions and follows warnings from governments that subsea infrastructure could be targeted.“The Red Sea cable cuts show that subsea infrastructure is no longer a background issue, it is frontline critical," said Iain Grainger, Chief Executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). "When cables fail, nations lose connectivity, financial flows are interrupted, and economies feel the shock immediately. This sector is now more critical than ever to global security and stability.”Subsea cables carry 99 per cent of the world’s internet
Subsea Cable Industry Warns of Repair Gaps in Europe’s Digital and Energy Networks
Europe’s subsea cable infrastructure, the backbone of its digital economy and energy transition, is facing mounting risks from geopolitical tension, climate impacts, and lack of preparedness. In a joint position statement, the European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have warned that regulatory barriers, a shortage of skilled offshore workers and the lack of readily available solutions are compromising the continent’s ability to repair damaged cables.The statement comes in response to the European Commission’s Cable Security
UK Companies Honored at Subsea Expo Awards
construction support services provider recognized for exceptional business performance and industry leadership.Outstanding Contribution Award: Steve Sheppard, Helix Well Ops – Celebrated for a 40-year career dedicated to diving health and safety, including leadership roles in the International Marine Contractors Association
Fugro's ROV Training Course Gets IMCA Approval
Fugro's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training course has received International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) approval in what has been described as a 'world-first endorsement.'According to Fugro, the IMCA approval ensures that only appropriately trained and competent individuals enter the ROV industry, helping to maintain high safety standards and quality services to clients."Participants will have the opportunity to attend the course in person at Fugro's recently opened ROV Training Centre of Excellence – a part of the Fugro Academy Training Centre
Unique Group Wins COOEC Contract
of CIIE 2019 in Shanghai, China.Under this contract, Unique Group will design, manufacture and deliver a classed saturation diving system to be integrated on COOEC’s vessel, including technical support during and post installation. All equipment will comply with DNV and International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines. Additionally, the turnkey package will also include Unique Equipment Manager (UEM), a digitalized planned maintenance system to accurately track the status of the equipment thereby minimizing operational downtime
Unique Group Partners with POSH Subsea
of supporting subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), as well as construction and installation works.Under this partnership, Unique Group said it will supply a holistic suite of classed air and saturation diving equipment, compliant to the Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) 468 and International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines, as well as consumables and technical support during and post installation, spanning across a two-year period. The Unique Equipment Manager (UEM), a digitalized planned maintenance system integrated with the dive systems will enable POSH to track the condition
Unique Group: Diving Solutions for POSH
and deliver Classed Air and Saturation Dive systems for integration on POSH’s vessels.Under this partnership, Unique Group will be supplying a holistic suite of classed air & saturation diving equipment, compliant to the stringent Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) 468 and International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines, as well as consumables and technical support during and post installation, spanning across a two-year period. The Unique Equipment Manager (UEM), a digitalized planned maintenance system integrated with the dive systems will enable POSH to track the condition
February 2026
