This event is online and in person and is worth valuable CPD points.
We are no longer accepting in-person attendees due to reaching max capacity but we are still open to online delegates.
Thursday 13th March 2025
09:00 – Registration, tea and coffee.
09:30 – 10:10: Welcome and introduction by Mike Schwarz, IIMS CEO with an update on the Institute’s activities and new initiatives.
10:10-11:00: Jamie & Liam, Ocean Safety, will give a brief overview of things surveyors should be expected to look for when inspecting a vessel. They will bring an Ocean ISO liferaft (packed and armed) ready to fire. Some of the features of the rafts will be explained along with changes to the latest ISO 9650 standard and the differences between the ISO and SOLAS standards.
11:00 – 11:15: Coffee Break.
11:15 – 12:30: David O’Neill, Advanced Energy Solutions: Basic understanding of Lithium based marine solutions, strengths and weaknesses.
12:30 – 13:15: Marcus Jones who sits as part of the IMarEST special interest group looking into lithium-ion batteries follows David to give his view of this technology.
13:15 – 14:00: Lunch.
14:00 – 14:45: Phil Duffy talks about how to value large yachts and small craft.
14:45 – 15:45: Karen Brain, Matrix Insurance (Insurance topic to be confirmed).
15:45 – 16:15: Mike Schwarz speaking on the importance of mentoring
16:15 – Close
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.