Institution of Diagnostic Engineers acquired by IIMS subsidiary


The Marine Surveying Academy Ltd (MSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, has announced the acquisition of the Institution of Diagnostic Engineers, to include the intellectual property, brand name and organisation’s assets.


The Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (known worldwide as DIAGS) was founded in April 1981 by the late Dr. Ralph Collacott, notching up its fortieth year in 2021.


In recognition of the special knowledge and skills needed for the diagnosis of deterioration of plant and machinery and the development of faults, DIAGS was founded to promote the education, training and professional development of such persons. Dr. Collacott recognised the need for an institution to encompass all engineers dealing with diagnostics, fault finding and condition monitoring in all areas of industry, regardless of their academic qualification.


Speaking about the acquisition, Honorary Life President, Jeffrey Casciani-Wood, C. Eng. FRINA, FCMS, HonFIIMS, FLLA, FIDiagE., said, “The need for a professional body of this kind has never been more necessary than it is today given the transformational change the engineering profession is going through. Whilst the passing and demise of the old Institution is sad, I wish the new guardians of the DIAGS brand much success.”


Commenting on the news, IIMS and MSA Chief Executive Officer, Mike Schwarz, said, “Having the opportunity to breathe new life into the unique Institution of Diagnostic Engineers excites me. It is a big responsibility and carries with it a duty to those who have been loyal and associated with the organisation, supporting it over the past 40 years. It was apparent right from the start that it is a great brand that has sadly fallen on hard times. DIAGS is a special organisation to many and one that I believe is worth saving and redeveloping.”


For more information visit the DIAGS new website at https://institutiondiagnosticengineers.org/.


Maritime Safety Report 2012-2021: a decade of progress


Shipping has seen a significant improvement in safety over the past decade as higher standards of ship construction and operation have cut the number of casualties, but emerging risks from new fuels and digital technologies must be mitigated to maintain progress, according to DNV.


It follows the release of a major new analysis, ‘Maritime Safety 2012-2021: a decade of progress’, from Lloyd’s List Intelligence and DNV that shows a marked decline in casualties, losses and detentions over the period.


Between 2012 and 2021, the tally of annual casualties declined 20% from 1922 to 1537 and losses resulting from casualties dropped 56% from 132 in 2012 to 58 in 2020, while the number of detentions decreased by 60% by the end of 2020 – mostly in the general cargo carrier segment.


Download the full report at https://bit.ly/33HKN16.


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