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reasons, such surveys are suddenly fashionable and the talk of the town it appears. But can a vessel really be successfully surveyed remotely? I do not have the experience personally to be able to answer that rhetorical question, but I am sure there will be members who can and who fall on both sides of the debate. It would make for an interesting debate and one I am keen to stimulate. However, I am inclined to be more sceptical as to the surveying of yachts and small craft remotely. The fact that the ‘majors’ are seeing merit in remote surveying of larger vessels makes me think we must keep an open mind. But what do you think?


DNV GL reported back in March that they had completed over 15,000 remote surveys. Obviously, they see this as the way forward and the pandemic has made this way of working yet more prevalent. For sure there are benefits too for vessel owners as well as surveyors, who no longer need to travel to the extent they once did. But what about the integrity of the survey?


Further proof of how the tide is turning, if it is needed, can be found in the four news articles published in recent months on the IIMS web site:


• Bureau Veritas completes a remote marine survey on LNG dual fuel harbour tug PSA Aspen • RINA (Classification society) performs statutory and class surveys remotely • DNV GL’s remote surveys surge • Lloyds Register: Making the case for remote surveys


So, do remote surveys mean the end of the marine surveyor? In my opinion, certainly not, but I would encourage you to read the article I have written for publication in the next Report Magazine on this subject, which is published on 1 September and then to make your thoughts known.


To those of you are currently active, survey well and stay safe.


Mike Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer


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