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 […]
IMCA has published minor revisions of its eCMID and eMISW vessel inspection templates, addressing the latest feedback received since a broader revision six months ago. Over 1500 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 and […]
A new quality assurance (QA) review process has been introduced for the IMCA eCMID System, to review a sample of uploaded vessel inspection reports on an ongoing basis. This is being undertaken independently by the IMCA secretariat using anonymised versions of uploaded reports, with a standard assessment template ensuring a consistent approach to the reviews. […]
Upload fees were introduced to the eCMID System in 2018 to facilitate ongoing development, maintenance and support of the eCMID system and have been unchanged over the past five years. In light of cost pressures, fees will be updated from 1 January 2023 to £60 for an eMISW upload and £120 for an eCMID upload […]
A new option has been added to the eCMID Analytics Hub, for vessel operators to review findings for individual vessels within their fleets. This will enable identification of repeated findings across multiple inspections. As the data available to the hub only extends back to mid-2021, data is currently limited, but over time this feature will […]
IMCA has published new versions of its eCMID and eMISW vessel inspection templates. Over 1400 vessels world-wide 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 and updated at least annually to reflect technological progress and regulatory developments, plus […]