IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.

   •strive for the highest possible standards with a balance of risk and cost in
     relation to: health & safety; technology; quality & efficiency; environmental      awareness & protection;
   •achieve and sustain self-regulation in the industry;
   •ease the free movement of equipment and personnel globally;
   •promote equitable contracting regimes;
   •provide the framework for training, certification, competence and recruitment to     support and sustain the industry globally;
   •resolve industry issues; and
   •promote co-operation across the industry.

IMCA promotes improvements in quality, health, safety, and environmental and technical standards through the publication of guidance and information notes, codes of practice, and by other appropriate means. Members also receive regular briefing notes on technical issues, regulatory developments, and news and events appropriate to own activities.

Chinese American Petroleum Association (CAPA), founded in 1983, is a non-profit and non-political Chinese professional organization in the petroleum industry. CAPA is dedicated to providing value-added services and promoting continuing education, technical exchange, and career development of its members. Based in Houston, Texas, CAPA attracts Chinese professionals worldwide from major oil companies, independent oil and gas organizations, related service entities, and research institutes and universities. CAPA currently has over 500 members in exploration, production, refining, petrochemical and other petroleum related law and business fields. The majority of CAPA members holds advanced degrees and has extensive experience in their fields of expertise.

The Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. was founded in 1968 by a small group of diving companies. Their goal was to create a non-profit organization that would cultivate and promote commercial diving, establish uniform safe standards for commercial divers, and encourage industry-wide observance of these standards.
Since that time, the organization has grown to over 480 General Members Companies, Associate Members Schools and vendors; as well as cultivating a wide supporting and individual Membership, in over 40 countries throughout the world. The Association’s mission of safety, Education, and Communication for all Underwater Operations world-wide is based upon the ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations. The Consensus Standards are a living document, continuously being updated to reflect safe application of current best industry practices. The ADCI Consensus Standards are also recommended for use by non-member companies as guidance for conducting underwater operations.