REPORT ON THE IIMS BALTIMORE 2020 CONFERENCE


Held in late January in Baltimore, the Maritime Institute (MITAGS) once again played host to IIMS for its annual conference visit to the US. The conference has grown in popularity and this one, the first marine surveying conference of the new decade, was the largest so far attracting forty plus delegates, most of whom joined in a real time capacity.


James Renn FIIMS had arranged a first class line up of speakers who presented on a wide range of topics, much appreciated by those who participated. Videos of much of the two days’ content can be found on the IIMS YouTube channel and is freely available.


Having welcomed delegates, James handed over to Mike Schwarz, IIMC CEO, who gave an overview of the main activities of the Institute. He gave way to Van Macomb, who delivered a succinct presentation on surface


coatings for non-skid surfaces. James came back to the podium to continue the theme as he talked about measuring slip resistance in non-skid surfaces.


Following a break, George Hunter from Coltraco joined the meeting and gave his presentation live from London. In it he introduced the latest developments in ultrasound measurements of storage tanks, fire suppression equipment and the like. Next up, Capt Todd Taylor talked about the not insignificant challenges of carrying out surveys for donation and charitable purposes.


First to speak after lunch was Michael Pinto, something of an expert in the area of mold (US spelling of mould). He delivered a compelling presentation and left those present in no doubt that mold in the


marine environment poses a health threat. IIMS has invited Michael to write a more detailed article on this topic, which will appear in the March Report Magazine.


New technology was an ever- present theme during the Conference, none more so than the presentation and live demonstration by Bartosz Dagnowski, the man who invented and patented laser cleaning. Those who witnessed the live demonstration were astonished at the ease which items could be easily laser cleaned. This technology could have many practical uses in the marine sector.


Capt Bill Ackley brought the first day to a close when he reminded everyone of the danger they face each and every day in the course of


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