Obituary: John Alfred Polley by his friend and colleague Jeffrey Casciani-Wood


It is with great regret that we announce the passing of John Polley, one time member of the IIMS, who will be known to some UK members. John was born in East Ham on the 5th January, 1937 and died after suffering cancer on the 3rd October, 2018. John served an apprenticeship as an engineer and, after serving in Cyprus in H.M. Forces returned to the U.K. where for some years he acted as a professional photographer often travelling abroad and particularly to Russia to carry out the work. For a number of years he was also a Special Constable. He took over the management of Springfield Marina and acted as Captain on the Thames river boat My Fair Lady. He owned the narrowboat Red Baron which he kept at the St Pancras basin where he was also a member of the Cruising Club. John spent his last working years as a surveyor in which profession he was held in high regard as a meticulous and careful professional. John also spent a number of years as a Justice of the Peace. He was a much respected man who would help anyone in need. He leaves behind a widow, Maureen, and two daughters and will be greatly missed both as a professional colleague and as a friend.


News has also reached Head Office of the death of Trip Vawter, an IIMS member based in Florida, USA. At this time no further details nor an obituary are available to publish.


Boat Safety Scheme consultation


A UK public consultation on a proposal to introduce mandatory new Boat Safety Scheme requirements for carbon monoxide alarms on boats is open.


Views are now sought on the new Boat Safety Scheme proposal regarding carbon monoxide alarms on boats and you have until 9th


November to submit your thoughts and comments on the subject.


The suggested change sees a fundamental shift recognising that CO poisoning, a silent unseen killer, could affect boat owners and crews from sources of CO generated outside of the boat by others e.g. the use of engines and appliances on adjacent boats.


The Boat Safety Scheme stakeholder and management committees took account of evidence from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) findings published in May 2017 following the ‘Love For Lydia’ double-fatal tragedy, starkly describing the potential risk posed to other boat users by carbon monoxide-rich engine emissions.


The proposed mandatory new Boat Safety Scheme Requirements will see checks introduced for suitable CO alarms in good condition and in suitable locations on all classes of boat with accommodation spaces.


Comments can be made in the next twelve weeks using the consultation form on the Boat Safety Scheme website, the deadline is 16.30 on Friday 9 November 2018. For more information on the proposals and to make comments, just click here.


Graham Watts, Boat Safety Scheme manager said: “I encourage all who may be affected to consider the Scheme’s proposals and comment.”


Click to read the article in full and to access the consultation documentation at https://bit.ly/2QzZ2Kl.


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