eCMID News and Updates

The IIMS Marine Surveying Academy has published the latest eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) newsletter.

IMCA has published two new inspection templates: This initial release is intended to enable review and offline use by the industry, gathering and addressing industry feedback. The templates will be added to the IMCA eCMID system, for which development and testing are already underway. Updated versions of the inspection templates will be issued at launch. […]

IMCA has released its annual eCMID Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report, offering a comprehensive review of vessel inspection results and quality assurance processes for the 2024/25 period. The report continues to serve as a vital resource for the offshore industry, highlighting immediate priorities and mapping a long-term course for safety and compliance. The eCMID […]

The eCMID Small Vessel Inspection (<500gt) template (IMCA M189) has been updated, introducing risk categorisation to the question set and findings. There are no other changes to the question set. This follows successful introduction for the eCMID Vessel Inspection (≥500gt) template (IMCA M149) earlier this year. For each template, our cross-industry eCMID Committee has identified […]

IMCA has updated its vessel inspection templates following significant work by the cross-industry eCMID Committee, in consultation with the user community. The new versions have been retitled to standardise IMCA eCMID branding and to prepare for future expansion. The templates are now: An updated IMCA M167 Rev. 5 – Guidance on the IMCA eCMID System […]

IMCA has published preview copies of its vessel inspection templates, to alert the eCMID user community to forthcoming changes, and provide an opportunity for feedback prior to finalisation. The preview drafts can be accessed below and will be available until the updates are live in the database [removed 5 February 2025 – see latest news […]

IMCA and the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) are celebrating the 1,000th Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) accreditation application.  IMCA’s eCMID system provides the offshore energy industry with standardised vessel inspections. Since its introduction, the electronic Common Marine Inspection Document (eCMID) has reduced the frequency, while improving the quality and consistency, of inspections.   Undertaken by IIMS-recognised independent AVIs, […]

IMCA has updated its guidance relating to its eCMID and eMISW vessel inspection templates and how they apply to individual vessels. Previously, 24 metre length was included as an “and/or” option alongside 500 gross register tonnage (GRT). This was to address a perceived overlap between smaller vessels with complex systems and more basic vessels above […]

Analysis of more than 1,600 vessel inspection reports in year to 1 April 2024 reveals ongoing safety concerns over confined spaces. A new report from IMCA has analysed 1,611 standard vessel inspection reports uploaded to IMCA’s eCMID (Common Marine Inspection Document) and eMISW (Common Marine Inspection Documents for Small Workboats) database in the previous year. The eCMID system provides the marine […]

IMCA has released the first set of updates for 2024 to its eCMID vessel inspection system. The eCMID Analytics Hub provides all registered users with real-time analysis of aggregated inspection data. This identifies common findings and trends, enabling operators, clients and IMCA’s committees to prioritise action to address the most significant risks. Since its launch […]