LYSCWG ‘Super’ training day report


A group of twenty plus surveyors met at The Royal Maritime Club in central Portsmouth on 29 October for the annual Large Yacht & Small Craft Working Group ‘Super’ training day. A diverse group of speakers presented to an audience eager to learn.


After a welcome from John Excell, LYSCWG Chairman, Mike Schwarz gave an update and overview on IIMS HQ activities. He was followed by Jeffrey Casciani-Wood, who at short notice due to a speaker cancellation had stepped in to reprise his presentation from the week before entitled ‘Corrosion, pitting and anodes’.


After a short presentation on managing cashflow, a key skill for surveyors running their own business, Andy Ridyard from SeaSystems Electrical Controls gave a fascinating talk entitled ‘Teach a man to fish - (and give him a fishing rod) - electrical controls’.


Friend of IIMS, Jon Sharland from Tritex NDT spoke about ultrasonic thickness gauges, explaining the technology behind them and how to use the gauges.


The afternoon session was opened by Charlie Carter from Spinlock. The theme of his presentation was ‘Load measurement for validation and data collection’. He also introduced the new App about to be launched called Sail Sense, a system that will provide a detailed log and record of the life of a sail.


Another friend of IIMS, Karen Brain from Matrix Insurance talked about how to write an expert report for court. In her presentation she stressed the obvious need for clarity and precision in the report.


The day was concluded by Alasdair Reay, CEO HPI Verification Services, who tackled the thorny topic of how to spot a fake boat and what marine surveyors need to know about the Recreational Craft Directive. The RCD remains problematic for some and his thoughtful approach to this subject was appreciated by those who attended.


Coming next month - Report Magazine


December issue The Report Magazine December (edition 86) will be published on 1 December. Keep an eye out for details.


Key articles include:


- Micro ROVs enablers for marine surveyors - Review of the year - The case for photogrammetry in maritime surveys - Shipping fears engine failures as industry switches to low sulphur fuel


- Wooden boat restoration - The future of ISM - After a career at the sea, why not work as a marine consultant?


- Report on the IIMS Mumbai Symposium with photos - A Day in the Life of Milind Tambe HonFIIMS (and his amazing trike)


- A round up of members’ news, new products and six pages of essential safety briefings


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