EDITOR’S LETTER


Dear colleagues and fellow maritime professionals


Welcome to edition 113 of the Report Magazine, September 2025. Once again, I am pleased to be able to offer you an eclectic mix of maritime news and commentary, backed up with some technical articles of direct relevance to the surveying profession, as well as some more light-hearted, lifestyle related content too.


Accident reports always reveal a great deal and there are generally learnings to take away. In this issue, following the publication of the US Coast Guard investigation report, I have published a case study about the fatal Grace Bailey incident (page 111). A string of inspections failed to find the extensive wooden rot which contributed to the mast’s failure. It is a shocking report.


New technology is never far away from us these days and I have chosen to reflect how our world is rapidly changing before our eyes in this edition. Increasingly I am willing to devote editorial space to the changing world we all face in the maritime industry. Love it or hate it, it is a reality. Recently, the ‘Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards’ winners were announced. You can find out who took the accolades on page 124. 3D


printing is increasingly making the news. Who would have thought you could print a vessel and boat parts, but it is happening. Find out more in the first of two articles entitled ‘Technology leads the way’ (page 95) and ‘3D printed yachts’ on page 108. I also include the subject of lithium- ion battery technology under this genre. This new technology is causing major concern to marine surveyors who I speak with the world over. Regulators are struggling to keep up. Shipping companies are becoming uncertain about the carriage of electric vehicles on their vessels. Insurance companies are running scared about the rising number of large claims as a direct result of this technology. So, I am grateful to the team at Brookes Bell who have written the lead article for this edition, entitled ‘Navigating the risks: Lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, and fire safety in the maritime industry’ (page 65), covering this topic which remains the subject of much conversation. It really is essential reading.


My congratulations to The Bahamas Maritime Authority as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. This enlightening two page article (page 106) takes a look behind the scenes at their heritage built up over the past thirty years and the scope of work they are involved with.


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We should all have one eye on the environment in which we operate. The article on page 84 – ‘It’s time for shipping to properly regulate plastic pollution’ – is yet another wake up call for the maritime sector. Some progress is being made, but it is slow, and Emma Forbes-Gearey thinks more should be done.


Captain Sakhawat Komol, who I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of years ago, has penned an insightful article titled ‘Marine Survey: A Silent Contribution to Commerce and Economy in Bangladesh’ on page 86. It gives a first-hand account, and glimpse of the challenges in this country, facing the surveying profession.


Recently, IIMS has developed a significant new initiative, the On Demand Training Portal. It took 18 months to build behind the scenes and we have launched with over 130 units and short courses available to study. It means you can learn in your own time, the way you want to learn. More details on this new project can be found in the extensive Member News section, starting from page 35.


Survey well, Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer


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