Report on IIMS and eCMID


seminars in Singapore For the second consecutive year, IIMS organised and hosted a three day event in Singapore. IIMS is grateful to Simon Ward of MatthewsDaniel for their generous support of the event, which attracted good numbers over the three days.


The first day saw nearly 20 delegates attend a one day eCMID AVI accreditation validation course under the tutelage of Joe McWilliam.


Day two was aimed directly at those involved in the inspection of offshore assets using the eCMID format.


Mike Schwarz welcomed guests and gave an overview of the accreditation scheme so far. Joe McWilliam spoke about the key learnings from more than 30 AVI courses so far. There followed a video presentation of Mark Ford (and IMCA colleagues) addressing the seminar in April as he talked about eCMID updates. Alex Harrison, LOC Group Director for Energy Services, closed the morning session with his thoughts on offshore wind farms and marine warranty surveying. After lunch, Joe McWilliam picked up the reins and talked about risk, the mariner and eCMID. He was follows by Simon Ward, Regional MD of MatthewsDaniel, who talked about the relevant subject of reactivation inspections and surveys and why they matter in a part of the world that has seen hundreds of lay-ups. The day concluded with Alex Brabin from M3 Marine speaking about the reactivation of DP vessels as he touched on a proposed new DP accreditation scheme under review by IMCA.


Seminar day two dawned. Once again Mike welcomed guests and following a short introduction by President, Capt Zarir Irani, gave a comprehensive overview of the many activities that IIMS is currently involved in. Zarir spoke knowledgably on the subject of shortage and misdeclaration claims and warned surveyors what they should be looking for and gave some of the reasons why claims are inaccurate. Mike Meade, CEO of M3 Marine, talked about the disruptive technologies facing surveyors, particularly with the onslaught of drones.


Following the lunch break, Simon Ward gave an in-depth insight into the common issues associated with operating and towing MODUs. He gave some rather sobering case studies to remind marine warranty surveyors and surveyors in general of the many dangers that are lurking. Jason Wee, Claims Director for Standard P&I Club Asia, delivered a thought-provoking presentation about what the club expects from a surveyor carrying out P&I Club work. Chad Fuhrmann from Maritime Assurance & Consulting Ltd closed the event with a powerfully delivered presentation about rebuilding confidence in reactivated assets, what to look for and how to deliver it.


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