Editor’s Letter Dear Member
As we reach the midpoint of the year and head towards the height of summer in the UK, I pause for reflection wondering where time goes. This edition of The Report Magazine is published just before the UK General Election, the outcome of which is likely to have a major impact on the future Brexit negotiations. I mention this only because I am being increasingly asked what does Brexit mean for the UK, for marine surveyors and the wider marine world as a whole. The simple answer is that for now idle speculation is pointless. I am mindful that IIMS is a non-political organisation, but there is no doubt what happens in the coming days and Brexit itself will mean changes. But what this means practically for marine surveyors at this stage, who knows?
With each issue of The Report Magazine, we try to broaden the range of the topics that are presented to readers. In this issue, I believe this to be very much the case. I am grateful to those who have taken time to write for this edition on a multitude of topics.
I encourage members to come and be part of the IIMS London Conference taking place on 11/12 September. Full details on page 24.
Why not combine it in with London Shipping week which is also going on at that time? IIMS Australia Branch Chairman, Mick Dyer, is the subject of a Day in the Life of (page 76). Elliott Berry talks openly about the dangers of fresh water following a life threatening condition he experienced (page 68). This edition’s letters to the editor make cautionary reading as does Kim Skov-Nielsen’s short article on page 57 too. Surveyors take note please!
Drone technology seems to advance faster than we can keep up with it. There is no doubt that this activity can potentially transform the lives of surveyors sooner than we realise. Jess Penney from Martek Marine takes up the story in her article ‘Are drones the future of marine surveying?’
Mark Brattman’s article on page 45 is worth a read. Commercial ship surveyors have often been asked to sign their lives away before boarding a vessel without even knowing what they are signing. The new ASG/ ITIC 10 allows the surveyor to avoid having to negotiate on the gang way of the vessel.
IIMS immediate Past President, Capt Bertrand Apperry, considers where the industry is now after the Costa Concordia disaster and assesses what we have learnt and how the future might shape up on page 46.
My thanks to IIMS member, Geoff Bowker, who has authored an article about his transformation from the Royal Navy to marine surveyor. It is not the technical issues Geoff has faced that brought a wry smile to my face, rather some of the more business orientated challenges such as organising his website. The area of business management remains for many independent marine surveyors an area of frustration. Recently I have given a couple of presentations on this very subject and have more planned!
Many members have now tried the new IIMS CPD App and have claimed their points for the year. If you have yet to try it, please do so soon. It is simple to use and the most effective way to keep your CPD up-to-date. Version two is about to launch with some new added functions and usability. Full details of the App can be found on the web site.
Hoping to see some members in Singapore between 31 July and 2 August at the special IIMS and eCMID seminars.
Survey well.
Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer International Institute of Marine Surveying
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Mike Schwarz Deputy Vice President: Mr Geoff Waddington (FIIMS)
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....Education Course Programme Administrator Miss Elly Bryant
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President: Mr Adam Brancher (FIIMS)
Vice President: Capt Zarir Irani (FIIMS) Immediate Past President: Capt Bertrand Apperry (FIIMS)
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