Editor’s Letter
Although we are only a couple of months into this year, 2017 already has the feel of a progressive and exciting one about it as far as IIMS is concerned. As I look back over the past two months, I start to realise just how much we have already crammed into a short space of time.
IIMS now has a new Membership Secretary, Camella Robertson, who replaced the popular Jan Cox when she retired last month. She is settling in well and I know Cam (to her friends) is looking forward to hearing from and meeting members over the coming months at various conferences and IIMS events. Jan’s ‘retirement’ interview can be read on page 19.
IIMS also has a new continuing professional development App, officially launched on 1 February, something I am proud of. I have been delighted by the positive acceptance of those members who have downloaded the Android and IOS versions; and also those who have tried the web based version to claim their points. The App is, I believe, a significant game changer and simple to use. It is further evidence of the Institute’s strategic aim to lead and develop ever valuable member services using the latest available technological tools to do so. Importantly, it makes the whole CPD process far easier for both members and my head office colleagues alike. My
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Mike Schwarz Deputy Vice President: Mr Geoff Waddington (FIIMS)
Mrs Tania Bernice ......Certifying Authority Administrator Miss Elle Hardham
....Education Course Programme Administrator Miss Elly Bryant
.........Education & Accounts Support Administrator Mrs Hilary Excell
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personal thanks to IIMS member, Capt Ruchin Dayal and his App team, based in Goa, for interpreting and delivering my vision so precisely. My concern, however, now turns to members who have not read emails and/or the promotional material we have published about the new App. Currently those members sit outside the scope of this new initiative and it is urgent that we find ways to communicate this innovative new approach to maintaining CPD to them fast. Be sure to read about the new CPD App on page 22.
New legislations and new technologies keep presenting themselves with regularity. So it is encouraging to report that IIMS has run several successful training events tackling both such areas in the early weeks of this year for members and non-members. We kicked off in Athens during early January, Baltimore in February and then organised two training days specifically dedicated to the new RCD-Recreational Craft Directive regulations. Reports on these events on pages 17, 18 and 20.
Another new initiative launched in January is the delivery of short online seminars. Whilst it is fair to say that the early audiences are not yet huge, those who have participated in these seminars have had nothing but high praise for the content delivered so far and the Zoom
President: Mr Adam Brancher (FIIMS)
Mrs Cam Robertson
...Membership Administrator Mrs Vicky Lawrence
...Financial Controller Miss Sam Legg
..........Administrator & Tonnages Mrs Sam Owen
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video conferencing technology being used to deliver it. Mediation and the Marine Surveyor, Dredging Technology and Basic Introduction to Coatings Technology have been broadcast to a combined audience of 40 plus members all over the world.
Do keep an eye out for future IIMS training events and conferences later this year. A full calendar of events can be found on page 21. The London Conference is confirmed for 11/12 September. Our Large Yacht and Small Craft Working Group (LYSCWG) ‘Super’ Training day will take place on 13 November. But before these events, there are two eye-catching LYSCWG training events in April. The first is a trip to visit the Royal Huisman superyacht builder’s yard in the Netherlands, coupled with some technical training; and at the end of April the group meets again at the Palma Superyacht Show.
Perhaps I will meet you at one of these events or at an online seminar soon?
Survey well.
Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer International Institute of Marine Surveying
Vice President: Capt Zarir Irani (FIIMS) Immediate Past President: Capt Bertrand Apperry (FIIMS) Head Office Team Mr Craig
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