A warm welcome to Vicki Loizides


After two successful years with IIMS as Education Co-ordinator responsible for managing the Institute’s distance learning Professional Qualifications programme and output, Lorna Robinson has decided to move on to pastures new. Lorna has accepted an administrative role with Portsmouth University and left the business on 26 February 2021. During her time with IIMS, the number of students has spiralled upwards to more than 200.


As her replacement, IIMS is delighted to welcome Vicki Loizides from 1 March who takes over management of this important part of the Institute’s work. Living locally, Vicki is not entirely new to the shipping and cargo arena as she spent eight years in a project management role with NYK Group Europe Ltd based in Southampton.


Vicki gained a BSc degree in Psychology with Criminology (2:1) from Portsdmouth University before embarking on her career and, as she says, this gives her some knowledge from the other side understanding the expectations of a student and knowing how to successfully tackle and complete assignments.


Vicki lives with her husband and young family close to the sea not far from the office. Away from work, she enjoys camping holidays, spending time dog walking, entertaining friends and pottering in the garden. Good luck Vicki.


Certifying Authority training report


The IIMS Certifying Authority (CA) broadcast a training seminar on 22 February. As part of its new look strategy for CA training, which aims to pick off specific aspects of the codes and cover them in bite size training session, the first one was entitled ‘Application and Update of the MCA codes’.


Fraser Noble brought his detailed knowledge of coding into the Zoom room as he led proceedings for the seziable audience. As part of his presentation he reminded delegates of their role and duty as a Flag State Inspector.


He also touched on:


– 2021 IMO Audit of UK Flag State under IIIs Code – IMO Audit and Code Surveyors (Common Standards of Competence)


– Watertight Bulkheads – when are they required, what to check, confirm boats match SIBs


– Equivalent Standards. Use of RCD Standards – Overseas Vessels in UK Waters – UK Registered Vessels operating Overseas and in EU – Brexit and cabotage implications – Code Surveyors Working in EU post Brexit


Fraser was joined by Rob Taylor, Code Vessel Lead, UK Technical Services Ship Standards, who works for the UK maritime regulator, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Rob gave a thorough overview and update on the delay in rewriting the MCA codes, focusing his attention on the work to bring Workboat 3 to market.


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