Editor’s Letter Dear Member


Welcome to edition 89 of The Report Magazine.


Being on the road and meeting members in Australia and Singapore in the past few weeks has reminded me of one thing. Marine surveying is fundamentally the same the world over and the challenges those engaged in the profession face are broadly similar. It is the sharing of knowledge and experiences that is so powerful and helpful. That is, of course, one of the very reasons why this publication exists.


On a sad note to start with news has reached the IIMS head office in recent weeks about the death of two long standing members, both memorable characters in their own right who will be missed. We have published obituaries for Caroline Rostant (page 40) and Tony McGrail FIIMS (page 38).


This issue has a mega box ship focus to it. The article entitled “Losing control of the beach was just the icing on the cake” by Mark Clark highlights the need for a savvy media strategy when a major catastrophe occurs. It is


President: Capt Zarir Irani (FIIMS) Immediate Past President: Mr Adam Brancher (FIIMS)


an interesting read. Nick Haslam discusses the role of the Special Casualty Representative in the salvage of mega box ships.


With the 2020 Sulphur Cap just around the corner and heading our way the search for cleaner fuels is intensifying. With this in mind, Joseph DiRenzo takes a look at hydrogen’s future in maritime (see page 50).


Vice President, Geoff Waddington, has written an excellent article entitled “Osmosis is a process not a defect”. His motivation for doing so is simply because many surveyors are still unsure about osmosis and its impact on a vessel’s structure. Read Geoff’s insightful article on page 41.


Drones are no longer a new addition to the marine surveying backdrop, but their uses continue to develop further. DNV GL are using them in all manner of surveys, including allowing them to obtain steel thickness measurements. Tomasz Oledzki, Head of Section Fleet in Service at DNV GL Maritime takes up the story.


Harry Valentine has authored an interesting article about the prospects for long-life batteries in waterway transportation. You can read it on page 62.


Chief Executive Officer: Mr Mike Schwarz Head Office Team


Mrs Camella Robertson ....Membership Secretary & Office Manager Mr David Parsons .............Certifying Authority Administrator Miss Holly Trinder .............Office Administrator Miss Lorna Robinson ........Education, Training & Events Co-ordinator Mr Craig Williams.............Graphic Designer


The newly approved and fully funded UK Government Marine Surveyor ‘Trailblazer’ Apprenticeship Scheme was announced recently. IIMS has taken a leading role in this process. In this article you can learn all about the scheme, its purpose and the competencies the apprentice is expected to develop on page 16.


The Members’ news pages are extensive this month. There is a review of a successful London Conference, as well as Brisbane and Singapore too. An extract of my dinner speech is published. And there are a number of new safety briefings to bring to your attention.


And finally, we have smart this, smart that and smart the other these days. So, what say you to smart fuel hoses? It seems they are set to enhance safety at sea and the article on page 48 sets out the reasons why.


Survey well.


Mike Schwarz Chief Executive Officer International Institute of Marine Surveying


Vice President: Mr Geoff Waddington (FIIMS) Deputy Vice President: Mr Peter Broad (FIIMS)


Miss Jen Argent ................Management Accountant Miss Elly Bryant ................Accounts Support Administrator Mrs Hilary Excell ...............Marine Surveying Academy Business Manager Mrs Pui Si Chung ..............MSA Accreditation Scheme Administrator Mrs Sharon Holland .........MSA Events & Course Co-ordinator


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