The following extract from the recently updated eCMID system guidance and inspection templates has been circulated to all accredited vessel inspectors (AVIs). IMCA’s internal quality assurance process on vessel inspection reports has highlighted that, in many instances, vessel inspection closing meetings were clearly not being carried out as expected. Consequently, we have introduced further guidelines […]
IMCA has published updates to its vessel inspection templates, addressing changes related to IMCA codes of practice, recommended practice, IMO regulations and the latest user feedback. Over 1,600 vessels worldwide are currently covered by a live inspection report, providing a safety management system health check for both operators and clients. The inspection templates are reviewed […]
IMCA has added Stripe as a new default payment service provider for the eCMID system. This new development includes a simplified payment form and process and should assist users who were previously unable to pay online. Online payment ensures instant availability of uploaded reports for vessel operator review. The options to pay via PayPal or […]
IMCA has released a new set of updates to the eCMID Inspection App used by Accredited Vessel Inspectors (AVIs). These upgrades have been funded by the upload fees paid by system users, which were introduced to provide ongoing maintenance, support and development of the system. The changes have been guided by feedback from inspectors themselves […]
IMCA has released its first set of updates to the eCMID system for 2023 which improve the report files provided to vessel operators, their clients and other system users: This is the first of several updates planned over the coming months. Also in the pipeline are: usability improvements to the inspection app, new and improved […]
Annual report reveals ongoing concerns around technical inspections, the controlled entry into confined spaces, cyber security, as well as defects to life-saving appliances. New in-depth analysis on IMCA’s industry vessel inspection programmes, eCMID (Common Marine Inspection Document) and eMISW (Common Marine Inspection Document for Small Workboats), reveals ongoing concerns around technical inspections, the controlled entry […]
The Marine Surveying Academy has published its May 2023 newsletter, aimed at accredited vessel inspectors and the wider eCMID community. This edition is full of relevant and interesting information for the whole of the eCMID AVI Community and for those considering applying to the eCMID AVI Scheme. Highlights include:
IMCA has introduced a new membership category enabling workboat owners and operators around the world to join the Association. The new category is uniquely for the owners and operators of small workboats – including crew transfer vessels, mooring assist vessels, and survey vessels – which are less than 500 gross tonnage and with a load […]