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The President’s Column Dear Member


Two years passes quickly. It doesn’t seem like two months since the London conference where I took over the Presidency of IIMS from Capt Bertrand Apperry and spoke about my wish that the Institute would grow; and that it would actively encourage new entrants, including more women, into the profession. I think I also said something about not wanting to have to ever use the word ‘President’ and ‘Trump’ in the same sentence. Two of three achieved isn’t bad I suppose.


It’s been interesting seeing how various niches and sectors of the profession have fared during my time as President. There is no doubt that oil and gas has been on a continuing downward trend and those working in Class societies, as independent surveyors and inspectors, have seen their revenue markedly decrease. Those in super and other yachts in some parts of the world have been run off their feet, as have draft, cargo, P&I and H&M surveyors. The only constant has been change. Those who keep themselves current and are strategic about the sectors they target continue to prosper, whereas those stuck in a groove and who are


passive are more at the mercy of the market.


Markets do turn and time spent during lulls re-positioning oneself reaps rewards. The educational and other offerings the Institute has for members are really worth a look from that respect. There is truly nowhere else in the world with the amount of concentrated survey expertise and much of it is freely available via video downloads. A half hour a week exploring the rich content we have posted on YouTube, for example, is well worth the effort.


The last month or so has seen a lot of concentrated effort on the part of many senior IIMS members in dealing with a particularly unpleasant disciplinary matter that came to our attention. As President, I deal directly with complaints about the Institute itself, a reflection of just how seriously we take our stated policies and how important it is that the reputation of IIMS amongst the people we serve and the general public is second to none.


I would have liked to complete my tenure without having to exercise this rare function, but sadly that wasn’t possible. Suffice to say


that the individual concerned is no longer an IIMS member as the collective wisdom of his peers was that this was the best outcome given the circumstances.


The bottom line is that members should have no concerns if they do their job diligently and competently. IIMS membership is valuable and in signing up we all agree to be bound by a set of rules and ethical standards. Only those who choose to tread a different path will come into contact with the disciplinary process.


So it is time for me to bow out as your President. I wish all the very best to my successor, Captain Zarir Irani. We are truly an International Institute with the presidency having leapt from Tasmania to Dubai. I’d like to personally thank the Board, the CEO and head office staff for their tireless dedication to our profession. The ship is on a good course and I look forward to the journey from here onwards.


Mr Adam Brancher President International Institute of Marine Surveying Email: adambrancher@kedge.com.au


The Report • June 2018 • Issue 84 | 5


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