the first time presenters from two countries have simultaneously come together to present to an audience. They talked about the dangers of working in enclosed spaces, a subject dear to all their hearts and one that surveyors are always being reminded to take heed of.
Mr. David Horst covered the increasingly important subject of LED lighting fades and Mr. Robert Kochan, a forensic analyst, spoke passionately as he delivered a case study of a large scale marina fire that took place at Urbanna, which led to loss of life and wiped out an entire fleet of vessels in the process.
Mr. Ken Roberts presented the Rinda Technologies Computer program as a tool for the surveyor and investigators.
Eric Black and his colleagues tackled the fascinating subject of thermal imaging equipment and training, demonstrating some of the latest kit to those present ranging in price from $2,000 to $40,000.
Multi fuel outboard systems with on the fly changeover, incorporating the inevitable, positive
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Upcoming confirmed calendar of IIMS events, conferences and training days...
impact of natural gas on the boat sector was the subject of Miguel Guerreiro’s informative and enlightening talk.
Mr. Mike Griffin, a marine surveyor himself, talked about the range of stray current sensors. He spoke about detection of stray current and electrical faults from the pier to pedestal to the ship and on board.
The conference was brought to a close by Dr. Carys Mitchelmore from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. She discussed in detail and gave an explanation of testing, measuring, filtration or treatment of bilge and ballast water.
Following this event, IIMS has released eleven videos (most of the presentations) which were recorded at the technical workshop. They are available on a free to view basis via the IIMS web site at:
https://www.iims.org. uk/media/marine- surveying-videos/ iims-baltimore-2017- conference/ and/or also through the IIMS YouTube channel at: https://
www.youtube.com/c/ MarineSurveyingIIMS
LYSCWG Royal Huisman Visit & Training Event
6/7 April
Small Craft Surveyors Forum Seminar at
Seawork 14.00 to 16.30
14 June
LYSCWG Super Training Day
13 November
LYSCWG Western Medi- terranean Training Event Palma
27/28 April
IIMS Annual London Conference
11/12 September
Certifying Authority Autumn Training Day
14 November
Certifying Authority Spring Training Day
15 May
LYSCWG Scotland Training Event
6/7 November
IIMS UAE Branch Con- ference (subject to confirmation)
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