Human Factor Challenges in International Marine Contracting Step Change Safety Share Fair Nick Hough, Technical Adviser 22 June 2011, Pittodrie stadium, Aberdeen
What is IMCA? International Marine Contractors Association Offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies Nearly 800 members
What is IMCA about? Common requirements in; health & safety technology quality and efficiency environmental awareness & protection Self-regulation in the industry Free movement of equipment and personnel globally Equitable contracting regimes Providing a framework for training, competence and recruitment to support and sustain the industry globally Resolving industry issues Promoting co-operation across the industry
IMCA Membership Europe & Africa Central & North America Asia Pacific South America Middle East & India International Contractor Members ICO 792 member companies in more than 50 countries
What do IMCA members do? Pipe-laying Heavy lifting and installation Decommissioning Diving and dive support ROV operations and ROV support Offshore survey Offshore construction including wind turbines Operation of specialist marine equipment
Working together with IMCA works closely with many organisations to address industry issues & promote co-operation & best practice; IMO International Maritime Organization Step Change for Safety UK HSE Subsea UK OGP Safety Committee OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum OMHEC Offshore Mechanical Handling Equipment Committee Marine Safety Forum CBI Health & Safety Panel
Human factors People - individual workers and crews Cultural issues nationality, ethnicity etc Language and communication Client expectations and requirements Work the nature of our members activities Cultural issues nationality, ethnicity etc Client expectations and requirements Design of vessels, plant & equipment
Human factors Organisation how people are organised Language and communication Security Equipment ergonomics, layout and design Design of vessels, plant & equipment Operational design Ergonomic design Environment climate, lighting, noise etc. Environmental issues & climate change Design of vessels, plant & equipment
Aligning cultures I is for International IMCA has regional sections Asia Pacific, Central & North America, South America, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India The newest regional section addresses the needs of members in South America Engaging with local contractors and clients 2012 Safety seminar Rio de Janeiro IMCA membership in the Asia Pacific region has grown rapidly 2007 89 members 2009 128 members 2011 184 members
Different languages IMCA DVD s are translated into: Arabic, French, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Latin American Spanish and Tagolog Some of our members vessels have crews speaking as many as six different languages Which one will they shout STOP!! in? Who will understand? You can say things in some languages that can t be said in others
Transcending cultural differences Our culture affects everything we do and say Communication can fail if differences in culture are misunderstood Safety is compromised if communication fails IMCA international guidelines Encouraging the use of common procedures, training and equipment Encouraging the use of common language and phrases Working towards the same standards across the world
IMCA Work Programme
IMCA Work Programme IMCA produces good practice guidance and information in Safety, environment and legislation Competence and training Marine and DP issues Diving ROVs and AUVs Offshore survey
Safety, Environment & Legislation Confined space entry DVD, posters Hazard ID, Permit to work pocket safety cards Slips trips and falls DVD, pocket cards Working at height DVD, poster, pocket card Symptoms of fatigue pocket card being developed Safety coaching pocket card being developed Occupational health guidance forthcoming Safety in shipyards guidance being developed Maritime Labour Convention informing members UK Bribery Act informing members
Competence & Training IMCA Competence framework Helping members ensure personnel are competent since 1999 Freelance competence Competence material for agency and freelance personnel Under revision Logbooks IMCA provides logbooks for eleven different roles and more are being developed Diving supervisor certification scheme Posters and leaflets promoting competence forthcoming
Communication Guidance on operational communications Guidance on simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) IMCA International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving Code of practice for the safe and efficient operation of remotely operated vehicles
Conclusion Marine contracting personnel face many human factor challenges Different languages, cultures and environments Different workplaces, equipment and procedures IMCA members work towards a common high standard to enable personnel to be: Safe Competent Properly trained Knowledgeable