IIMS US Regional Director, James Randy Renn, has finalised plans for the Institute’s annual American marine surveying Conference, which will take place on 3rd and 4th February 2017 from 08.30 to 16.30 daily.
The extensive two day programme covers a wide range of topics and subjects that will appeal to surveyors from all sectors of the industry. For the first time, delegates are able to join the Conference remotely too by video conferencing as well as being present face to face. See below for details.
The venue is MITAGS: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, which is handily placed for the airport at Baltimore.
Address: 692 Maritime Boulevards, Linthicum Heights MD 21090. Phone 410-859-5700, tf 866-656-5568.
Schedule Day One:
Friday 3rd February
08.30: Introduction. Mr. Mike Schwarz CEO of IIMS. 011 44 23 9238 5223
State of the Institute and surveyor standards.
09.00: Cygnus Instruments. Mr. Rod Sanders. 410-267-9771
Ultrasound emitters for container and cargo inspections.
10.00: Break.
10.15: Marinco/Mastervolt. Mr. Menno Ligterink. 410-872-9691
Digital Switching, charging and Li On/Iron Batteries.
11.15: ABYC. Mr. John Adey General Manager. 410-990-4460
RCD-Recreational Craft Directives Compliance.
12.00: Lunch on site-included in conference.
13.15: Captain Andrew Frank Korek MNI MIIMS. 604-287-7874
Confined Spaces Procedures/Rescue.
14.00: Seakeeper Stabilizers. Mr. Brook Stevens. 301-717-684-6100
High speed heavy duty Gyro units for naval and industrial use.
15.00: Break
15.15: Forensic Analysis. Mr. Robert Kochan ME,CMI. 888-714-7566
Forensic investigations for the marine surveyor.
16.00: Signal Mate. Mr. David Horst. 410-777-5550
Sub Chapter M non-diminishing, programmed signal lighting.
LED lighting fades with use and new installs will have programmed voltage regulation.
16.45: Day One Close.
Schedule Day Two
Saturday 4th February.
08.00: Coffee, meet and greet.
08.30: Infrared Technical Institute. Eric Black. 410-382-0295
Introduction to latest Thermal Imaging equipment and training.
09.30: BlueGas Marine. Mr. Miguel Guerrerio. 919-673-7437
Multi fuel outboard systems with on the fly changeover.
10.45: Break
11.00: Catherine C. McLaughlin AMS, CMS. 410-708-6035
Report writing, notable omissions and errors.
12.00: Lunch on site.
13.15: North Georgia Surveyors. Mr. Michael Griffin. 678-977-8844
Stray current sensors. Detection of stray current and electrical faults from the pier to pedestal to the ship and on board. Another tool for the kit.
14.00: RSC Bio. Ken Shelly, Ms. Lauren Lionberger. 540-553-5389
Compliance with EAL (Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants) standards. High use lubricants with no sheen or residue water soliable dispersion.
14.45: Break
15.00: Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Dr. Carys Mitchelmore
Explanation of testing, measuring, filtration or treatment of bilge and ballast water.
16.00: East Coast Marine Surveying. Mr. Ken Roberts, SA.
The Rinda Technologies Computer program as a tool for the surveyor and investigator.
16.45: Questions and Conference close.
A total of 5 CPD points will be awarded to IIMS members and a certificate of attendance issued afterwards.
How to reserve your place to be present at the Conference or as an online delegate:
The cost of the Conference is $250.00 payable by check to International Institute of Marine Surveying mailed to Marine Forensic Technicians, P.O. Box 1041, Stevensville MD 21666. Please include a contact data note with your check. Lunch is included in the cost.
The Conference fee may also be charged by VISA or MasterCard by calling James Randy Renn on 410-490-0216.
For delegates who are not able to attend in person, it is possible to take the event live by Zoom video conferencing link direct to your smart phone, tablet, PC or laptop. The cost to attend by video Conferencing is $125 per day; just indicate your preference when booking, arrange to make payment as above and we will send joining instructions in good time.
If you want to join as an online only delegate, please email your preference. Also for more information, James Randy Renn can be contacted by email.
There is a good hotel on the campus at a reduced rate for attendees, which includes three meals. The restaurant is reasonable and much like an Officers Mess.
The Conference site is just minutes from BWI Airport and there are many hotel and entertainment choices in the area and in Baltimore.
We look forward to seeing you there.
