2018 second half IIMS training and events calendar

IIMS has lined up a bumper crop of training and networking events for the second half of 2018 and there is something for all members to dip in and out of. Many of the events are now open to online delegates too, so you can take part no matter which part of the world you are in.

Wednesday 22 August
Basics of coating technology online 90-minute seminar from 12 noon (UK time). Your host and presenter for this seminar is Gareth Thomas, Technical Support Team Manager, Speciality Coatings, International Paint Ltd, a division of Akzo Nobel.
Open for online only bookings now – click here for details.

Wednesday 10 October
IIMS India Branch Mumbai Symposium 2018
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Monday 15 October
Certifying Authority Autumn training near Portsmouth. There have been a number of procedural changes brought about as a result of new MCA guidance notices and IIMS’s desire to make coding even more efficient. Coding surveyors need to be aware of the changes and this will form a central part of the day. Details to follow

Monday 22 October
The second UK Inland Waterways Working group training event will take place (somewhere north of Watford)! Venue and agenda to be confirmed. Watch for details.

Monday 29 October
The annual Large Yacht and Small Craft Working Group ‘super’ training day will be held in the Portsmouth area. The agenda is being put together now and details will be released soon. So far speakers are confirmed to talk about the Lifecord killcord, what happens when lightning strikes and load measurement for validation and data collection.

Tuesday 6 into Wednesday 7 November
The date of the Marine Surveying Fest, a 24 hour online only marathon and extravaganza has been changed for operational reasons. IIMS has created the Marine Surveying International Fest 2018, a 24-hour celebration of marine surveying. The date for this innovative and eye-catching event is now Tuesday 6 into Wednesday 7 November, depending on your time zone of course! Watch for details coming soon.

Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 November
The annual Large Yacht and Small Craft Working Group Training Scotland event will be held at Inischinnan Cruising Club by Glasgow Airport. Full details coming soon.

Tuesday 27 November
Following the huge success of the first corrosion seminar delivered by Mike Lewus, British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA), IIMS has decided to run the programme again in Amsterdam on 27th November 2018. Mike Lewus from British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) will deliver this essential one-day seminar called ‘Marine Corrosion and its Prevention’. The day’s seminar programme will be delivered on 27th November at Park Inn by Radisson by Amsterdam Schiphol Airport commencing at 09.00. Delegates who cannot be there in person may join online live via Zoom.
Open for real-time and online delegate bookings now. Click here for details.

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