IMCA, OCIMF team up to improve OVID system

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have agreed to establish a joint committee to review, share and progress developments of the Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID) system.

The aim will be to improve the efficiency of the vessel assurance process by pooling the knowledge and expertise of oil companies and their marine contractors, while at the same time maintaining the highest standards of vessel assurance and risk management.

The joint committee will discuss and review various elements of the system on an ongoing basis, to ensure continuous improvement. Elements to be reviewed include:

• the Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (OVPQ),
• the Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (OVIQ) and
• the Offshore Vessel Management and Self Assessment (OVMSA).

IMCA CEO, Allen Leatt, said:

We welcome this collaboration with OCIMF; it is an excellent example of both oil company and contractor organisations working together with a common goal of improving operating efficiencies and marine safety.

OCIMF’s Director Andrew Cassels said:

We all know that the best results come from working together with a common vision. IMCA and OCIMF have a common vision for a safer and cleaner offshore sector that continually improves its performance.