Modern Day IIMS
There is a Management Board, elected by the Membership and headed by the President, and an Administration team of eleven people.
The day-to-day running of the Institute is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer who reports to the President and Management Board.
Some members act as Chairmen of the Institute’s various committees in the areas of:
• Administration • Membership • Education & Training • Commercial Ship Surveying
Conferences & Seminars
The Institute has held conferences and seminars at various locations around the world including Hamburg, Dubai, Auckland, Panama, Mumbai, Singapore, Brisbane, Lagos, Baltimore, Vancouver, Adelaide, Shanghai, Bali, Mallorca and London.
To mark the 25TH Anniversary a special conference
was held in London in 2016 and a series of Awards for Excellence were presented by Sir Alan Massey, followed by a memorable Gala Dinner held at the Museum of London in Docklands. Pictured left: Sir Alan Massey presents Capt Barry Thompson with his Outstanding Contribution to the Commercial Shipping Marine Surveying Industry Award.
International Representation
The Institute currently boasts round 1,000 Members in over 100 countries. In-Country representatives, local branches and Regional Directors support and enhance the activities of the Headquarters.
The Report Magazine
The Report Magazine is the quarterly publication for members and the wider marine world. An essential read, it contains technical features, findings of the latest accident reports, plus articles on marine surveying and related maritime matters.
The Report is available from the Institute’s website in either downloadable pdf or eReader formats.
A monthly News Bulletin is issued by e-mail to all members and other interested parties. The News Bulletin deals with current affairs and provides a notice board for forthcoming events and training.
The Institute is the only professional body of its kind to offer and award such qualifications in marine surveying. IIMS is dedicated to developing the next generation of marine surveyors by offering quality qualifications that are recognised throughout the maritime world.
Permanent Roots
The IIMS established a permanent Headquarters by purchasing Murrills House in 2020, a historic Grade II listed building that can trace its roots back 500 years.
In Conclusion
Marine surveyors are relied upon to provide an independent and factual report on what they have been instructed to survey.
They are tasked with the responsibility of dealing with situations that effect peoples’ lives, up to multi-million- dollar financial insurance claims.
A marine surveyor is required to be a person of high calibre, have unquestionable integrity, be competent and confident in their field of expertise and to be clearly aware of their limitations in what remains an unregulated industry.
Training and education, coupled with Continued Professional Development, are essential to enhance the marine surveyor’s confidence, integrity and experience to provide the marine industry with a professional service of the highest standard.
IIMS remains dedicated to excellence in marine surveying.
Capt Allen Brink Capt Allen Brink is a Past President of IIMS and a marine surveyor of over 40-odd years standing. He attended that very first gathering of marine surveyors in London in April 1991 and was a driving force in the early days being one of those who worked behind the scenes to get the Institute off the ground 30 years ago. He has continued throughout as a Management Board Member & Director.
The Report • June 2021 • Issue 96 | 25
• Small Craft Surveying • UK MCA Certifying Authority
• Disciplinary
Handy Guides
The Institute, through its experienced membership, has published 26 Handy Guides under the ‘What a Surveyor Needs to Know About’ series which are available in paperback and/or electronic versions.
The Education Program
The distance learning education program has evolved over the years since its introduction in 2004.
IIMS is recognised as a leader in the area of marine surveyor education and training with hundreds of students enrolled. On 15th September 2017, IIMS was presented with an IMC Golden Shield Excellence Award for Excellence for its education program at a ceremony held at The Old Library, Lloyds of London.
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