“Institutions survive because they exist. They thrive because they serve.” Capt Zarir Irani HonFIIMS – President 2018-2020 For over three decades, IIMS has grown into a
global community connecting surveyors across 100 countries. The Institute’s focus on accredited training and ongoing professional development has supported members take steps forward in their careers. This steady growth shows commitment to technical excellence and international standards within the maritime industry.
For me, being an IIMS Honorary Fellow is more than a certificate to hang on the wall. It represents credibility recognised globally. When I work with flag administrations, underwriters, shipowners, yacht and small craft owners, or legal professionals, the IIMS name stands for expertise and value high standards.
What I value beyond the qualifications, is the strong professional community the Institute has built. Through forums, publications and regional events, members stay connected, so no surveyor works in isolation. In a profession where good judgment matters, shared experience is invaluable. When our team at Constellation cannot attend a survey, we turn to fellow IIMS member globally, confident they will uphold the same standards.
As maritime rules and technology change, IIMS stays ahead by updating its training and guidance to match industry needs, ensuring membership remains relevant and valued by those who appoint IIMS surveyors.
My time with IIMS has been truly rewarding. I found my mentors and gained directional guidance from my board seniors and fellow members at IIMS conferences, and I would give back in the blink of an eye.
Institutional value is not created overnight. It is built steadily through standards, education, accountability, and community. That is the legacy I see as we celebrate 35 years, and I look forward to its continued benefits for future members.
May we continue to flourish, self-innovate, and become stronger as a global association in the years to come.
Zarir Irani,
Hon.FIIMS
Past President (2018-2020) and Member of Board (since 2014) International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
Peter Broad HonFIIMS, Immediate Past President, (2022-2024) reminisces
The term ‘through-life pathway’ perfectly encapsulates my journey with IIMS since I joined in 1999 as a junior Lloyd’s Register surveyor.
At that time, few Classification Society surveyors were members - a situation that remains largely unchanged. While IACS provides a clear career development framework for classification surveyors, independent marine surveyors had no structured pathway, guidance, or professional standards. IIMS was still a fledgling organisation with admirable ambitions, working to establish credibility within the maritime community.
I became involved in diploma course development and discovered my passion for teaching, whether through formal training, mentoring, technical articles, or books.
IIMS operates as a business, not merely as a membership organisation. While membership is vital - bringing together core professionals who contribute to the maritime industry worldwide - it is not simply granted upon payment. Our rigorous vetting process ensures we thoroughly understand prospective members’ genuine competencies and experience. IIMS membership has become the global benchmark for non- IACS surveyors. Many marine insurers now require surveyors to belong to a recognised professional body, and several countries have adopted IIMS membership standards as the minimum requirement for surveyors operating within their jurisdictions.
The breadth of knowledge held by our members spans commercial shipping, the superyacht industry, vessels under 24 metres, inland waterway vessels, offshore installations, wind energy, subsea equipment, marine coatings, and autonomous vessels. We have members involved in cutting- edge technology as well as expert shipwrights who preserve traditional knowledge and skills.
IIMS and its members serve as ambassadors for the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in global maritime operations.
IIMS has become the world’s leading professional body for non-IACS marine surveyors, backed up by professional leadership at our head office and a highly motivated team at Murrills House. We have achieved ISO 9001 certification through DNV, one of the premier certifying authorities. We participate in several Non-Governmental Organisations and Advisory Committees in the UK and other countries.
We have come a long way in 35 years, and I am incredibly proud to have been part of this through-life journey, becoming a Fellow and ultimately serving a two-year term as President of the Institute.
Thank you to all our fellow members and staff at HQ. Here’s to many more years of continued success and excellence on our pathway.
Peter Broad, CEng, CMarEng, HonFIIMS, FIMarEST
22 | ISSUE 115 | MAR 2026 | THE REPORT
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