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JUL Y 2020 News Bulletin


Dear Member


Welcome to this News Bulletin from the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS). This bulletin is available in PDF and eReader format from the IIMS website. It aims to keep members and non- members up to date with information on a monthly basis. Members are encouraged to share and forward this newsletter to colleagues, who they think might like to join the Institute, or who may be interested in its content. For more information about the Institute visit: www.iims.org.uk.


CEO Chat Dear Colleague


Half way through another year? You bet. Hard to believe and 2020 has been like no other year we have ever known with a set of unprecedented challenges to deal with and overcome. I am encouraged to hear increasing reports that marine surveyors are suddenly very busy and in demand in many parts of the world. Whilst I am thrilled to hear this news, I remain concerned for those who are not yet in this fortunate position. But just a word of warning for those who have found themselves overwhelmed with


enquiries for pre-purchase surveys. Please


exercise caution and ensure your reports are not rushed and are thoughtfully crafted!


As the world is cautiously unlocking after the devastation wreaked by COVID-19, it is my responsibility to continue to remind members the world over that we have not seen the back of this pandemic yet. Please, risk assess, take the necessary precautions, use your PPE wisely and stay safe!


The past month has been an exceedingly busy one for the Institute. We have brought handy guides number 23 and 24 to market, both of which are featured in more detail in this news bulletin. We also have a quantity of Marine Surveying for new Motor Yachts by Capt Mark Souter to sell at a specially discounted price for members and students. We have continued to deliver online seminars and have more to come. The volume of new students joining to study the Diploma is reaching new heights; and new member applications are arriving at a level higher than we have seen. But there are two stand out news items I want to bring to your attention in this month’s news bulletin.


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