Yacht Coatings Technical Insight
A programme for those requiring a deeper understanding of coatings
Yacht Coatings Technical Insight
Yacht Coatings Technical Insight A programme for those requiring a deeper understanding of coatings HANDBOOK Other developments
Elsewhere in the IIMS family, there have been new some significant developments, most notably the announcement and roll out of the Yacht Coatings Technical Insight course by IIMS’ wholly owned subsidiary, the Marine Surveying Academy Ltd (MSA). This essential two day programme is not designed to make paint experts out of marine surveyors, but given how complex paint coating systems are becoming, it will upskill those who need more knowledge in this area. And it is not just aimed at surveyors. It will appeal equally to newbuild and refit yard personnel, client and owner’s reps, applicators and more.
The pilot course was run in the UK at the AkzoNobel facility in Southampton during July. The small, invited group who attended all gave very positive feedback. More encouraging comments were received after we ran the first course proper for a group of a dozen people in Palma later in the year.
You will be hearing plenty more about the Yacht Coatings Technical Insight course as we announce dates around the world in 2024. And I must acknowledge the work that Gareth Thomas and his team at AkzoNobel have put in to help develop the training content, with considerable contributions from Ken Hickling too.
The eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI) programme run by
MSA on behalf of the International Marine Contractors Association has continued to perform well. Over 900 people have applied for accreditation since we started the scheme back in 2015 and over 600 now hold AVI status. New applications are steady. The growing offshore wind farm industry is certainly giving new energy to the scheme with a number of new worldwide installations requiring CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) inspections.
My thanks to Hilary Excell (my fellow MSA Director) and her colleagues Pui Si Chung and Sharon Holland (who rejoined the business to provide one year’s maternity cover for Rachel Moores).
External involvements
IIMS continues to engage in a number of activities outside the Institute.
As a founding member of the Maritime Professional Council (MPC) I continue to contribute at our regular online meetings. This year the MPC has discussed and tackled a number of issues - lithium-ion battery fires amongst them! We have produced and published a report entitled ‘Kind Leadership’ and the topic of the MCAs Workboat 3 has also come under the microscope.
The Institute continues to contribute to the Boat Safety Scheme and British Standards Institute committees.
My personal thanks
It is important that I recognize and acknowledge those who have helped to keep the Institute on the rails over the past year. IIMS and MSA are teams of busy professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible customer support to our various communities. My thanks to my 10 colleagues.
I am grateful to all those who choose to give up their time to further the professionalism of our members. That means the various Regional Directors, in-country representatives, our education tutors and markers, committee members, those who have spoken at events and all our suppliers who underpin and make it possible for us to do what we do.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the IIMS Ltd Executive Board and the wider Management Board who have continued to meet at quarterly intervals. A word of gratitude also to Geoff Waddington (Chairman of Administration) who has continued to look after the overall welfare of the team and Paul Homer (Chairman of Standards) who has had the usual mix of complaints to sift through as well as supporting me in delivering our report writing online seminars. My final thanks go to Peter Broad, the current IIMS President. He has worked tirelessly behind the scene on a number of projects and initiatives.
So in conclusion, that’s a whistle stop tour around the year at IIMS looking back at some of the highlights of the past 12 months. Already my mind has turned to the many challenges and opportunities that await us in 2024!
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