Editor’s Letter Dear IIMS Member


On an almost daily basis over the first few weeks of 2018, I have been shocked at the maritime news stories flowing in describing loss of life in yet another incident or accident. I am reminded of the essential role that marine surveyors and others play in preserving life at seas - yet the loss of life remains stubbornly high.


Welcome to the first edition of the Report Magazine of 2018. Milestones come and go, but later this month, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping, is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary. That is some accomplishment indeed. I was delighted, therefore, that IMO chose to speak exclusively to The Report Magazine to mark this auspicious occasion in a special interview (turn to page 30).


This issue contains more than just a nod and a glance towards the new technologies and digital processes that are currently engulfing the marine sector. Digital certification, it seems, has crept up on us and is now here as DNV GL explain in their article on page 54 with the announcement of the end of paper certification.


President: Mr Adam Brancher (FIIMS) Immediate Past President: Capt Bertrand Apperry (FIIMS)


What does this mean in reality? This article will give you the answers.


Continuing in a similar vein, I am also grateful to DNV GL for granting permission to reprint an article about their drone squad. This in depth account demonstrates just how common drone use is becoming and explains how they are making the best practical use of this ingenious bit of kit, replacing some of the more dangerous activities previously undertaken by a surveyor with it. Read the article starting on page 60.


Keeping abreast of new technologies has never been more challenging for a surveyor than now it seems!


It is always sad to mourn the passing of an IIMS member, but two deaths have reached me in recent month. The obituaries for Peter Green and Terry Reynolds can be read just after member news.


No apologies for me for taking a fresh look at report writing. Many surveyors continue to be tripped up not due to their lack of technical knowledge, but by poor report writing. IIMS continues to receive far too many complaints as a result of ineffective report writing. See page 41.


With no London Conference in 2018, the spotlight shifts to our IIMS gathering in Sydney, Australia from


Chief Executive Officer: Mr Mike Schwarz Head Office Team


Mrs Camella Robertson ....Membership Secretary & Office Manager Mrs Tania Bernice .............Certifying Authority Administrator Mr David Parsons .............Administrative, Services & Social Media Co-ordinator Miss Cathryn Ward ...........Education, Training & Events Co-ordinator Mr Craig Williams.............Graphic Designer


31 July to 3 August. The first two days are dedicated to the eCMID accreditation scheme and the other two specifically aimed at IIMS members. Do turn out to support your Conference and Workshop. More details soon.


Also with the aim of furthering the cause of the surveying profession to a wider audience, there are two exciting initiatives to report on. The first is a press release that was sent to 40 top boating and yachting magazines in mid-January, some of which have already published. The release speaks about the worth of a marine surveyor and the fact that you are a professional doing a professional’s job. The release, which caused a positive stir, is published in full in this edition. And I would like to introduce you to the Marine Surveying International Fest 2018 scheduled to take place on 12 through into 13 September. This online extravaganza will present one new presenter and topic each hour on the hour – twenty four in total for one entry fee. Read about it in Members’ News.


Survey well.


Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer International Institute of Marine Surveying


Vice President: Capt Zarir Irani (FIIMS) Deputy Vice President: Mr Geoff Waddington (FIIMS)


Miss Kate Davey ...............Management Accountant & Senior Book Keeper Miss Elly Bryant ................Accounts Support Administrator Mrs Hilary Excell ...............Marine Surveying Academy Business Manager Pui Si Chung .....................MSA Accreditation Scheme Administrator Sharon Holland ................MSA Events & Course Co-ordinator


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