CEO Chat (continued)


The hoo-ha that followed Brexit, about which you have already heard more than enough, is showing signs of stabilizing. The situation and challenges are much clearer now. But although things are a bit clearer, however, there are issues facing some surveyors. And as each week passes, another issue seems to pop up requiring further investigation.


I want to give you notice of the Institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday 9th


June from 14.00 to 16.30


(UK time). It will be videoed and made available to view after the event. This year’s AGM marks the Institute’s 30th birthday, a date not to be missed. Of course, we cannot gather to celebrate this auspicious occasion in real time, but we have some online birthday celebrations that will take place during the late morning prior to the AGM. In the May News Bulletin, I will provide more details about what’s happening on the day and what you need to do to be involved.


And finally, as we prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of IIMS, I have a


request for you. I would like to encourage any member (or supporter of the Institute) to send in a birthday message which we will publish. Perhaps you have a message for your fellow surveyors around the world in these turbulent times? Or would you like to send a message to the head office team, or simply say Happy Birthday to the Institute? We will include your name with your message which should not exceed 25 words please. All birthday greetings should be emailed to Holly Trinder at info@iims.org.uk who will collate them.


Stay safe and survey well.


Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer


IIMS Canada Branch AGM and Seminar


The AGM of the IIMS Canada Branch will be broadcast online via Zoom on Saturday 17th April from 09.00 PST. If you are a member based in Canada, you are strongly advised to join the meeting.


After the meeting, the local committee has arranged a few presentations for Canadian marine surveyors and others to participate in. At the time of writing, the agenda and speaker schedule is as follows:


09:00- 09:30 IIMS Canada AGM (open to members only to attend). And then open to all...


09:40 - 10:00 IIMS update by Mike Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer.


10:00 - 10:40 Canadian Coast Guard speaking on the Wrecked Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA).


10:40 - 11:10 Cameron Berring (topic to be confirmed).


11:10 - 12:00 Pre-recorded video about the California dive boat fatal accident and subsequent investigation.


To register for the AGM and/or the Seminar presentations email Sarah White at info@iimscanada.ca. Zoom room details will be sent to all delegates in good time.


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