Understanding the copyright laws for using web and social


media images legally Recently an IIMS member brought to the Institute’s attention a case where a heavy fine was imposed on a vessel owner who had infringed copyright law by misusing a copyrighted image, albeit it innocently. There is no defence and there are organisations policing the use of copyrighted images. The bill duly arrives and it is a case of pay up!


Most people at one time or another will have downloaded images from the internet or social media channels, probably quite innocently, and then published them. Imagine you have just found that dream photo that would look great on your web site to promote your skills as a marine surveyor? Now if you think that it is fine to grab it, it is not and by doing so it is entirely possible that you could have broken copyright law. And just because the image is online and in the public domain does not mean it is not copyrighted.


Most people are confused as to which online images can be used. Copyright is a well-established form of legal protection that is automatically assigned to those who have created the content from the minute of its creation. From that moment the rights to use, edit or sell that image are yours.


And remember this applies to social media channels too. Any third party who wants to use or republish an image should contact the original rights-holder for permission to ensure they are publishing with approval.


The simply golden rule is to ask permission to use all images before you do so, especially if you plan to use them commercially and/or for commercial gain. If in doubt, don’t use the image is the best advice!


IIMS is in the process of creating a royalty free gallery of images for its members to access which will be made available and can be used freely with no potential copyright issues.


But for now, these two sites are recommended and offer royalty and copyright free images:


www.freeimages.com www.pexels.com


IIMS and BSSA to deliver a second special one day seminar in Amsterdam entitled Marine


Corrosion and its Prevention Following the huge success of the first corrosion seminar delivered by Mike Lewus, British Stainless Steel Association, which attracted nearly 60 delegates in January, IIMS has decided to run the programme again in Amsterdam on 27th November. The day’s seminar programme will be delivered at the Park Inn by Radisson near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport commencing at 09.00. Delegates who cannot be there in person may join online live via Zoom.


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 day’s course will be delivered in six modular sections as follows:


1) Corrosion: Fundamental Principles 2) Forms of corrosion in ‘marine metals’ 3) Corrosion above the waterline 4) Corrosion below the waterline 5) Corrosion prevention strategies 6) Failure analysis and case studies


For full details and to reserve your place in real time or as an online delegate go to https://bit.ly/2K6EAgF.


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