MEMB NewsER IIMS announces the appointment of two new Fellows
At last month’s AGM held on 4 June at the Axis Centre near Southampton, IIMS announced two new Fellowships.
Based in Hong King, Zennon Cheng, a long-standing member of the Institute, is a name that will be known by many. He has performed the role as Regional Director for IIMS in Hong Kong and China for many years, but recently confirmed his intention to retire at the end of June. The Institute wanted to express their gratitude to Zennon for all he has done for the benefit of the organisation by appointing him as an Honorary Fellow.
Rory Marshall, who is located in Italy, has also been a member of IIMS for a number of years. He has been appointed as a Fellow of the Institute in recognition of his extensive experience and specialist knowledge of the superyacht coatings industry. As a leading player in this sector, he has been of great assistance to IIMS in developing and delivering the Registered Marine Coatings Inspector standard and course over recent years. And more recently in the last year, Rory (in conjunction with Ken Hickling HonFIIMS and the AkzoNobel team) has assembled and started to present the new Yacht Coatings Technical Insight programme in Europe.
Obituary: Christopher (Chris) Moody
Somewhat belatedly, news has reached IIMS Head Office of the passing of Chris Moody late last year. It was known that Chris had been in failing health for a number of years, but his death was not discovered until some months later.
A highly experienced yacht and small craft surveyor, he played a key role as Deputy Chairman of the Institute’s Certifying Authority. As part of that, he performed the vital function as an MCA coding and tonnage scrutineer.
In 2016, Chris was the winner of the ‘Customer Focus Award’ at the celebratory IIMS 25th Anniversary Conference, held at Regent’s University in London for “someone who routinely puts customer service first without a second thought”.
Mike Schwarz, IIMS CEO, recalls the event clearly when he said: “It was a pleasure for us to present such an award to Chris and who ever said that grown men don’t cry was lying. He was hugely moved and humbled by the whole presentation ceremony. I enjoyed spending time in Chris’ company, and he was a valuable asset to IIMS for many years. He was a likeable and personable man.”
Chris Moody said, “This is a very proud and humble moment. I am truly honoured to receive this prestigious award. This will keep me focussed on the goal after a difficult year.”
In 2022, Chris Moody was given an Honorary Membership for his services to the Institute and his commitment to the yacht and small craft industry over many years. Chris, who was Deputy Chairman of the Certifying Authority, scrutineered numerous tonnage measurement surveys and coding surveys over many years. A well deserved recognition of his work as a marine surveyor and his continuous contribution to IIMS.
Chris was pictured receiving his award by Sir Alan Massey, the Chief Executive Officer of the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency at the time.
Chris was pictured being handed his award by Peter Broad, IIMS President at the time.
40 | ISSUE 109 | SEP 2024 | THE REPORT
Zennon Cheng
Rory Marshall
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