A review of the book ‘Machinery Surveying – An Introduction’
The book has been authored by Mike Wall BSc, MSc,FIMarEST, FRINA, QDR.
The book was presented in paperback format and of a size that made it possible to easily slip into a bag to travel with. The reviewer found the book to be very informative, especially the case study sections which were particularly helpful. The book contains thirteen case histories based on actual incidents which show what machinery damage investigations might look like. It also covers various reporting techniques relating to such incidents.
New IIMS representative for the BSI GME/33 Small Craft committee required
The late Jeffrey Casciani-Wood represented IIMS on the BSI’s GME/33 Small Craft committee for many years.
Following his death, the Institute is looking for a replacement to join this committee to carry on this work, which is not onerous.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the national standards body of the United Kingdom. BSI produces technical standards on a wide range of products and services and also supplies certification and standards related services to businesses.
BSI’s GME/33 Small Craft committee provides the UK input into the international (ISO) and European (CEN) standards committees for small craft – ISO/TC 188 and CEN/TC 464 – and has nominated UK experts to join each of their Working Groups.
GME/33 has one sub committee - GME/33/1 – which was specifically set up to cover water safety and rescue equipment, and they will be developing a new British Standard on throw lines/bags.
If you are interested in helping to develop new standards and would like to be considered as the IIMS representative, please email Rosie Webb at
info@iims.org.uk to register your interest and we will send you more information.
There is a good reference and glossary terms section, all of which would be helpful to readers who are less experienced in the field of Machinery Surveying, or who are studying for a professional qualification in surveying.
The reviewer would like to have seen more detail about lubricating oils as these are so often at the root of, or certainly often supply evidence of mechanical failure. There could have been more detail on the types of oil used.
Human Error was given a very high percentage in relation to accidents and failures, the text implied poor maintenance as the principal cause with which the reviewer totally agrees. More often than not this is down to vessel owners’ attempts to reduce operating costs.
A useful addition to the libraries of both marine surveyors and engineers and recommended for those studying for a professional qualification.
About the author Mike Wall, joined Cunard Line as a marine engineer apprentice at the age of 17, eventually reaching the rank of Chief Engineer with service aboard many types of vessels and various engines.
During his career Mike has obtained: • A First Class marine engineer’s certificate of competency • Class 1 Hong Kong Local Master’s Certificate • A Bachelor of Science in Nautical Studies • Master of Science degree in Shipping and Maritime Studies.
Mike Wall worked extensively in hull, machinery and cargo surveying in Europe, USA, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and East Asia for many years.
‘Machinery Surveying – An Introduction’ is directly available from Mike Wall. Website:
http://www.mikewallassociates.com Email:
mikewallassociates@gmail.com
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