Extracts from Issue 1 2004 edition of The Report
John Lawrence has been appointed as Chief Executive of IIMS. His background lends itself to running a membership organisation. He also brings with him many years’ experience in the area of training and education, albeit not in the marine sector. John will explain and share his plans and proposals at the next Annual General Meeting.
Guide to Port State Control Inspections The top five port state control regions detained over 3,500 ships in 2003. New rules in 2004 will make it even more important for ships to be properly prepared for inspection. A new guide will provide useful checklists of the convention certificates and documents to be carried on different types of ships.
Extract from Issue 2 2004 edition of The Report
Letter to the editor Dear Sir, I read with interest the Institute’s decision to enforce some form of CPD upon its members and would suggest this necessitates some members, such as myself, removing ourselves from membership. This is unfortunate. I enjoy reading The Report and find some of the articles particularly helpful. But the fact remains that members who are one-man operations barely have time to take vacations each year and an appointment with the doctors or dentist appointment brings Murphy’s law into the equation. Capt C Hanily
Extracts from Issue 3 2004 edition of The Report
EU environment - Ministers decide less sulphur in fuel The EU Council decision of 28th June 2004 will reduce the sulphur content of inland shipping fuel to 0.2% by 2007 and 0.1% by 2010. High sulphur content in fuel may endanger human health and can lead to acidification of lake and forest ecosystems.
Osmotic blistering - Kevin Piper wrote: As a small craft surveyor of some 25 years standing, I have observed the continually changing attitudes relating to the issue of osmotic blistering on GRP craft over some 36 years. Due to the fact I work in East Anglia, 50% of my inspections are on boats operating on the Broads or Fenland waterways. It will come as no surprise that almost all the inland waterways inspected have some form of osmotic blistering.
Letter to the editor Dear Sir, I have scribbled this in Starbucks whilst waiting for my passport. An increasing and alarming number of reports have come to my attention concerning the poor standard of examiners currently carrying out CA Cde of Practice examinations. I would concede that the reports are not confined to just one Certifying Authority. Nevertheless, I feel that IIMS should be cognisant of the situation and attempt to ensure that none of its examiners are tarred with the same brush.
Extracts from Issue 1 2005 edition of The Report
More on gas installations on small craft. Correspondent, Peter Mitchell, wrote, “Soon after retiring I bought an old wooden boat. The gas bottle was stowed in a cockpit locker that drained thro, the engine compartment into the bilge. I ditched the lot. In its place is a stainless steel, methylated spirit, two burner stove. Meths is a little expensive in the UK. But the main advantage is that if the kettle takes too long to boil, I can at least drink the meths!”
Letter to the editor Dear Sir, I have increasing concern that some of our members are not using the Tramax Skipper moisture meter properly. I have seen reports issued where high readings have been observed, but incorrectly interpreted. Even the reference to what the readings indicate and the scale used is incorrect. Eugene Curry
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