IIMS Baltimore Conference on 24-25 January 2020


“Very New Tools for the Old Schooled” Or “What you don’t know about mold can hurt you”


Network with fellow surveyors and industry sector professionals, meet the experts, view new tech and rethink procedures on Friday January 24th and Saturday January 25th.


Venue: The Marine Conference Center, MITAGS-Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, 692 Maritime BLVD, Linthicum Heights MD 21090. Phone: 866-900-3517, 410-859-5700


Contact: James “Randy” Renn 410-490-0216


Day One: Friday 24th January 2020 08:00-08:30 Registration and Coffee


08:30-09:00 Mike Schwarz CEO IIMS Status of International Institute of Marine Surveying and Interagency Participation.


09:00-9:20 Van Macomb, Softpoint Industries Director of Marketing


Surface coatings for non-skid surfaces.


09:20-9:50 James Renn AMS, FIIMS, Surveyor, Marine Forensic Technicians. Measure of slip resistance in non-skid surfaces per OSHA, CFR’s and NACE.


10:00-11:00 Chloe Kay-Coltraco Ultrasonics. Latest in ultrasound measurements of storage tanks, fire suppression equipment, UT testing and bearing wear monitoring.


11:00-12:00 On Campus Ships Simulator demonstration. As one of the most advanced ships simulators in the world this is as exciting as any Disney ride you could imagine. The very real thing run by Professionals for Professionals. You may wish to bring some Dramamine!


12:00 Lunch included in the registration cost.


14:30-15:00 Bartosz A. Dagnowski-President, GC Lasers Systems. An upfront and in person live demonstration of Pulse Laser cleaning or descaling. Have we ever heard of a Femtosecond and blasting or vaporizing corrosion with 400 watts and without residue? A must-see fascinating technology.


15:00-15:45 Capt. William Ackley. Owner, Marine Forensic East Coast.


Practices and regulations for safety in the workplace. How some get it right and many get it so wrong from a working supply ship Captain.


15:45-16:45 Jeffery Casciani-Wood, FIIMS and IIMS Past President, Fellow RINA., President and Fellow at the Institute of Diagnostic Engineers.


Biological Attack on Iron and Steel (pre-recorded video). It may look like rust however you may need more than just sight to see what is going on. We have known about the situation and now an expert in the field explains them.


16:45- 17:00 Closing remarks and Thank You.


13:30-14:15 Michael Pinto-President, Wonder Makers Environmental.


International expert on mold will discuss the basic parameters which support growth, identification and the unique challenges of remediation.


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