Important notice about how


you pay your IIMS invoices In May 2018 there is a new EU Directive which becomes law called the General Data Protection Regulation. This new Directive is an updated version of the old Data Protection Act and will see some significant changes. An article published in the December Report Magazine provides more details about the Directive.


One of the changes is the way information with regards to credit/debit cards is supplied. As of the 1st January 2018 the Institute will no longer accept any credit card details via email. Payment of membership fees can be made directly via the invoice that has been emailed to you recently.


Of course the Institute will be very happy to still take credit/debit card details over the telephone.


Reserve your place now for the IIMS and BSSA special one day seminar: ‘Marine Corrosion and


its Prevention in Small Vessels’ IIMS has teamed up with the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) to deliver an essential one day seminar called ‘Marine Corrosion and its Prevention in Small Vessels’. The day’s seminar programme will be delivered by Dr Mike Lewus, Technical Advisor, BSSA on Tuesday 23 January 2018 at Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth. Delegates who cannot be there in person may join online live via Zoom.


Who should attend?


This seminar suits marine surveyors, marine engineers designers and specifiers interested in material degradation mechanisms in the marine environment and selecting fit-for purpose materials.


What will you learn? - Recap on fundamental corrosion principles including, driving force for electrochemical activity and principles of galvanic corrosion


- An understanding of the corrosion mechanisms that undermine the performance of stainless steel and other ‘marine metals’ and associated metrics


- An appreciation of what environmental factors influence corrosion above and below the waterline and how this impacts material selection


- Consider how to minimise corrosion through material selection, improved design and other strategies i.e. cathodic protection, changing electrode potential, surface treatments etc.


- Become familiar with important aspects of failure analysis; inspection, sample preparation, analytical techniques and diagnostic methodologies


The cost of the day to include a course manual and lunch is just £120.


For more details and to reserve your place go to http://bit.ly/2y2bvRD, or call Cath Ward on + 44 23 9238 5223 or email her at education@iims.org.uk.


Inland waterways group set to form


A decision has been made, in response to interest expressed recently by IIMS members, to form a new inland waterways group.


The initial intention of the group is to meet formally twice a year and to communicate as a group and network through various social media channels.


The first practical training event is planned for March or April 2018 in Watford (subject to final confirmation). Keep an eye out for details coming very soon.


IIMS member Chris Williams has agreed to head up the group (supported by several others) under the auspices of Large Yacht & Small Craft Working Group Chairman, John Excell.


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