The International Institute of Marine Surveying NEWS BULLETIN Dear Member FEBRUARY 2015 Welcome to this News Bulletin from the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS). This bulletin is available in PDF format from the IIMS website. It aims to keep members and non members up to date with information on a monthly basis. Members are encouraged to share and forward this newsletter to colleagues, who they think might like to join the Institute. For more information about the Institute visit: www.iims.org.uk. “We have had lots of feedback on preferred events and formats. We’ve decided to push back from February to a time when many are less busy. In general it’s clear that people want to get their hands dirty and learn or revise critical skills. To this end we have decided to hold a technical workshop and Branch AGM at the Australian Fisheries and Maritime Academy in Port Adelaide, South Australia on 18/19 June 2015. We are looking at a 10.00 am start on the Thursday and an early afternoon finish on the Friday with an informal dinner on Thursday night locally - to allow easy travel to and from, or indeed for people to take advantage of a long weekend in the Barossa, Clare Valley or any of the other fantastic areas close to Adelaide. Themes we are looking to cover in the Technical Workshop include: - New regulations and opportunities for survey businesses. - Practical NDT Heritage vessel survey (on board local vessels). - Practical stability risk assessment. - ISM/Safety Management systems. Other suggestions are most welcome and there are cost effective sponsorship options available. It will not be expensive for members to attend and will provide an excellent chance to learn, network and socialise.” For more information or to contact Adam directly about any aspect of this important event, please email: [email protected]Photo: Mark Churchman e three Adelaide-based AMFA boats in front of the Academy’s Port Adelaide campus. IIMS Australia Technical Workshop and Branch AGM June 18/19 Adam Brancher, Australian Branch Chair and VP IIMS, writes:
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The International Institute of Marine Surveying
News BulletiN
Dear Member
FEBRUARY 2015
Welcome to this News Bulletin from the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS). This bulletin is available in PDF format from the IIMS website. It aims to keep members and non members up to date with information on a monthly basis. Members are encouraged to share and forward this newsletter to colleagues, who they think might like to join the Institute. For more information about the Institute visit: www.iims.org.uk.
“We have had lots of feedback on preferred events and formats. We’ve decided to push back from February to a time when many are less busy.
In general it’s clear that people want to get their hands dirty and learn or revise critical skills. To this end we have decided to hold a technical workshop and Branch AGM at the Australian Fisheries and Maritime Academy in Port Adelaide, South Australia on 18/19 June 2015. We are looking at a 10.00 am start on the Thursday and an early afternoon finish on the Friday with an informal dinner on Thursday night locally - to allow easy travel to and from, or indeed for people to take advantage of a long weekend in the Barossa, Clare Valley or any of the other fantastic areas close to Adelaide.
Themes we are looking to cover in the Technical Workshop include: - New regulations and opportunities for survey businesses.- Practical NDT Heritage vessel survey (on board local vessels). - Practical stability risk assessment. - ISM/Safety Management systems.
Other suggestions are most welcome and there are cost effective sponsorship options available.
It will not be expensive for members to attend and will provide an excellent chance to learn, network and socialise.”
For more information or to contact Adam directly about any aspect of this important event, please email: [email protected]
Photo: Mark C
hurchman
The three Adelaide-based AMFA boats in front of the Academy’s Port Adelaide campus.
iiMs Australia technical workshop and Branch AGM June 18/19
Adam Brancher, Australian Branch Chair and VP IIMS, writes:
iiMs 2015 london Conference dates announcedThe next IIMS Conference will take place on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September 2015 at a London venue to be announced soon. Please put the date in your diary and wait for further information which will be available in due course. The IIMS Dinner will be held on the evening of Monday 7 September.
IIMS has decided to use the first two days of London Shipping Week (of which it is a supporting organisation and will surely to be a draw for members worldwide) to hold its 2015 Conference.
Access the tank Container inspection Code in spanish IIMS member from Mexico, Gaspar Villaseñor, would like to inform Spanish speaking IIMS members that the ‘Manual for Tank Container Inspection’ (Manual para la Inspección de Isotanques) has been translated into Spanish.
To download a copy of the code in Spanish is free and it can be done via Gaspar’s web site which is at: www.survemex.com/downloads. All you need to do is to tweet as you download it!
Cordstrap runs ‘Heavy lashing seminar’Nearly 30 people went to meet Cordstrap at their global headquarters and facility in the Netherlands for a two day familiarisation trip and training seminar on 28/29 January. The group included some IIMS members and comprised a mixed bunch of marine surveyors and ship owners from the UK, plus a strong contingent from Italy too.
The delegates spent time in the factory watching how the mesh strapping is made, as well as observing stretch and breaking strain tests. The two days comprised a mix of classroom and hands on practical activities. In particular, Cordstrap found it invaluable to understand from surveyors some of the issues that are faced on a day to day basis, which they feel can help them to make their systems even better going forward.
Cordstrap, a corporate member of the IIMS, will be known to many IIMS members as a leading supplier of cargo lashing and securing systems.
See www.cordstrap.net for more details.
Ocean Business exhibitionIIMS is a supporting organisation for the annual Ocean Business exhibition, which is taking place at Southampton from 14-16 April 2015.
The organisers say that it is ‘Ocean Business is more than just a static exhibition. The show has an outstanding reputation for its training and demonstration programme, which runs alongside the exhibition. Visitors can actually test drive equipment at sea, in the dockside, in a test tank and in classrooms. Ocean Business also offers Offshore Survey, a technical conference and Ocean Careers, an interactive careers event – visitors are simply spoilt for choice’.
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‘Marine surveying for new motor yachts’ by Capt. Mark SouterReviewing this nearly 400 page hardback book, John Kilhams said, “This is an interesting book and approaches the marine surveying subject from a new angle. Marine surveyors are often surveying used or second hand craft. But it is my opinion that the book would be of great assistance also to a client intending to instruct on the construction of a new vessel. The book would also be extremely useful in training potential surveyors as it covers virtually all issues which the surveyor is likely to become involved in.”
Capt. Mark Souter, an IIMS member, has worked for many years as a Captain aboard superyachts and has project managed and surveyed new build yachts in the USA, Italy and Greece. He brings over 30 years experience and continues to work as a marine surveyor, lecturing, writing and participating in the world of motor yachts.
‘Marine Surveying for New Motor Yachts’ is published at £100, but IIMS members are eligible for a 35% (trade discount) on the book. Any book purchase enquiries should be made directly to Ms Nerys at York Publishing Services by email at [email protected]
BOOks ABOut MAriNe surveyiNG:
running a Marine surveying Company published by Petrospot LtdThis recently published book is essential reading for any marine surveyors wanting to start such a business from scratch. For those who are running a small business, this book also acts as a reality check.
Drawing on his many years experience as a marine Surveyor, Mike Wall takes the reader through the processes involved in setting up a new company. The book covers structure, financial management and personnel management.
Running a Marine Surveying Company is priced at US$ 125 and can be purchased directly from the Petrospot Ltd web site: www.petrospot.com/petrospot-books
rig Basics by Kim Skov-NielsenThis book entitled ‘Rig Basics – How to look after your mast, rigging and sails’ by well known IIMS member, Kim Skov-Nielsen, has been published for a couple of years, but is still available and well worth a read.
In this book, Kim, who is an experienced professional yachtsman and active marine surveyor, provides a concise, informative and clearly written outline of what every surveyor, owner and operator must take into consideration when looking after the mast, rigging and sails.
Kim’s book is available via Amazon at a cost of £11.60.
iiMs HQ team changesThere are a couple of important changes to report at the IIMS head office.
Those members who are involved with the Certifying Authority work that the IIMS does will be very familiar with Carol Allen, who is our current Certifying Authority Administrator. Sadly after a period of 18 months, Carol has decided to leave for pastures new, but not in the marine field. During her time with the IIMS, Carol has made significant strides in her area of operation and leaves the CA system and procedures in a better place. We shall miss Carol, who leaves on Friday 27 February.
Tania Bernice has been appointed to replace Carol and formally joins the Institute on Monday 9 February. Tania brings with her 17 years of senior administration experience gained within a government department. We wish her well in her new role.
The wholly owned subsidiary of the IIMS, the Marine Surveying Academy, started to gather momentum towards the end of 2014. The RMCI (Registered Marine Coatings Course) is now well underway and half a dozen are scheduled for 2015. Hilary Excell is joining the team with a remit to develop the MSA as a commercial business. Initially she will be working on a part time basis two days a week, increasing to four days a week as the business develops. Hilary brings with her a wealth of training and project management experience that will be hugely beneficial to the MSA. And yes, if you thought you recognised her surname, she is the wife of John Excell – the IIMS Chairman of Small Craft Surveying.
CONtACt tHe iiMs HeAD OffiCe teAMAs always, the IIMS head office team is here to help you on any matters relating to your membership or education needs. Please contact the appropriate person as follows:
It is important that we keep our database and records up to date. If your contact details - address, email and telephone number - should change, please be sure to inform us immediately by email: [email protected] or call +44 (0) 23 9238 5223 (answer phone out of office hours).
Contributions for the report magazine welcomedThe next issue of The Report magazine is scheduled for publication in March. If you have any news stories, or more detailed articles you would like to submit for consideration about any aspect of marine surveying that you think would be interesting for members, please forward them by Friday 27 February by email to: [email protected]
