BOOK REVIEW Marine Surveying and Consultancy - An Introduction written by Mike Wall


There have been many books written on marine surveying, but none quite like this latest book by Mike Wall. This is just one book of four produced by this author, but gives the would-be surveyor a good insight into the surveying profession. The book is a must have for the surveyor’s personal library, if only as a reference guide. The range of information covers in detail the areas of specialism in all categories of surveying from Yacht & Small Craft through to Expert Witness requirements. There is a clear description of the definitions of the role of a surveyor and a consultant and what is expected in each category.


Mike has been a surveyor and consultant in the industry for over 30 years and has extensive knowledge and experience both ashore and at sea. The knowledge he has gained is carefully explained in this book, which would be useful to anyone contemplating a career in the marine industry, or for a surveyor looking for a way to expand his area of specialism.


The book is available direct from the author at mikewallassociates@gmail.com


Review by John Kilhams.


SMALL CRAFT SURVEYORS FORUM PROGRAMME AT SEAWORK ANNOUNCED


The Small Craft Surveyors Forum, comprising of RINA, IMarEST, IIMS, SCMS, NI and YDSA, is pleased to announce its speaker programme for its annual Seawork Exhibition Seminar.


ONLINE SEMINARS IN JUNE


The IIMS online seminars are proving to be popular. With half a dozen now completed in 2017, the team is looking to release a plan for a range of autumn seminars. Check the web site for details, or watch your email inbox for information nearer the time.


Two further 90 minute seminars have been announced for June as follows:


Marine surveyors and inwater surveys – What you need to know will be presented by Capt Andrew Korek on 5 June at 15.00 London UK time. In this seminar Drew will cover:


– Types of inwater surveys and inspection


– Criteria for selecting a suitable and qualified diving contractor


– Inspection diver interview and briefing prior the survey


– Safety issues and risk assessment


– Best working practice and techniques


– Reporting – Equipment – Video and photography in underwater application


– Permanent and temporary repairs – Maintenance


On 20 June at 10.00 London UK time, IIMS CEO, Mike Schwarz presents practical tips and advice for business success. Drawing on his business experience of 30 plus years, Mike will deliver three short presentations as follows:


Looking good on the web. Arguably your web site says more about you than anything else. It is the modern day equivalent of your business card. Many people think that building and maintaining a web site and presence is expensive and a challenge. It need not be so. Mike will give some pointers on how to make your site look good and what component parts you need for web site success.


Basic marketing tips. Having spent many years in marketing, Mike will offer 15 common sense marketing tips that do not cost the earth, but which could help to propel your business forward to the next level once implemented.


19 tips for business success. Mike will share 19 thought provoking ‘smart tips’ that he hopes will help you to become a more focused and successful business person.


Reserve your place for these and future seminars online at: https://www.iims.org.uk/ education/online-seminars/


The seminar will be held within the show onboard the ‘Ocean Scene’ vessel in the marina from 13.00 to 16.30 on Wednesday 14 June.


The event is free to attend, but you are required to register your attendance so that the organisers can comply with health and safety requirements, catering and seating.


Speaker Programme: 13.15 Introduction by John Wills, IMarEST


13.20 ‘Metals in Marine Environments: Corrosion Behaviour and How to Spot it’ by Mark Tur, Technical Consultant at the Copper Development Association.


14.00 ‘International standards and their use in the commercial sector’ by Ross Wombwell, BSc, Technical Manager, British Marine.


14.40 Tea/coffee break 14.55 ‘Thermal imaging, an increasingly used technique – a look at using it correctly and understanding the findings’ by Roby Scalvini, MYDSA, NDE Solutions, Palma.


15.35 ‘Stability – a look at freeboard including its importance to SCV coding’ by David Greening, MRINA, MYDSA


16.15 Conclusion and Close


Register your place by following this link: https://form.jotformeu. com/70334127551348


The Report • June 2017 • Issue 80 | 15


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