QUESTION 9 I understand you are currently located in New Zealand and were lucky enough to watch some of the recent Americas Cup. What most excited you and left you in awe by the spectacle you witnessed?


The structural aspects; during the 36th America Cup series, there were no structural failures during the normal operation of the craft. The AC75 foiling monohulls technology would not be possible without modern composite fibres (primarily carbon fibre) and advanced construction techniques.


QUESTION 10 When the work is done, how might we find Nick Parkyn relaxing at the end of a busy day?


When the work is done you will typically find me relaxing by:


• Designing or building a new yacht or small craft


• Writing a new IIMS Handy Guide or book


• Writing papers to present at marine conferences.


• Reading a book on a technical subject


• Developing some marine related computer software


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I may also be found in my workshop rebuilding a classic outboard engine or machining a part on the lathe or milling machine.


QUESTION 11 Which four things remain as yet unfulfilled on your bucket list?


My bucket list is long, but the top four items would be:


1. Enabling marine surveying through the application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Augmented Reality through my new company MarineML.


2. Writing further marine related books and handy guides. 3. Further research and


development of a planing hull form which will deliver the same speed as a conventional craft using only half the horsepower, promoting “Green Technology”.


4. Completing the software which I am writing for the design of unstayed carbon fibre masts.


“Time is your only enemy, it disappears very quickly and never gives you a second chance.” - Steve Douglas


QUESTION 12 And finally, as this interview is being published in the Report Magazine that celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Institute, what would you say are the key benefits and importance of such an international organisation in today’s modern marine surveying world?


The IIMS has re-invented itself to become the essential ecosystem provider and enabler for the marine surveying profession. It is the catalyst that brings the fraternity together to ensure capability, integrity, and professionalism of the practitioners. The IIMS is in a commanding position to fully embrace the technical advances of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).


“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”


- Alan Kay


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