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Small Craft Surveyors Forum Seminar at Seawork

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scsfThe Small Craft Surveyors Forum annual conference at Seawork Exhibition in Southampton was held on board the “Ocean Scene” with the theme “Workboats and Surveyors”. Over 40 interested persons were on board to hear from the distinguished speakers: Richard Morris and Gary Venning on RNLI surveying their lifeboats by condition based maintenance (CBM); Jenny Vines from MCA giving an update on the Workboat Code; and Simon Mockler from DNV-GL on issues of design, propulsion and personnel transfer of offshore wind farm support vessels.

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Latest hydrofoil technology catamaran project

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If built this catamaran will utilise the very latest thinking in hydrofoil technology
If built this catamaran will utilise the very latest thinking in hydrofoil technology

Longtime sailing enthusiast Tom Phillips from Orlando is looking to combine the best of both worlds: the speed and manoeuvrability of the latest hydrofoil technology along with the luxury of a 70-foot catamaran.

So far the new ‘foiling’ methods have only been used for small boats and they’ve worked extremely well. “The hydrofoil technology is available and we’re looking to bring it into the cruising world,” says Phillips. “We are seeking funding for the research, development and construction of a completely carbon fibre luxury cruising yacht that employs this foiling technology.

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Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150 fitted with Dometic air cooled system

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Dometic Marine is behind the air cooled system fitted to the Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150, the largest hovercraft to be built in the UK since the 1970s
Dometic Marine is behind the air cooled system fitted to the Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150, the largest hovercraft to be built in the UK since the 1970s

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialists, Dometic Marine, have supplied a custom made air cooled system for the Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150 – the largest hovercraft to be manufactured in the UK since the 1970s.

The 30.8-metre craft, which was recently delivered to South Korea for use by the Korean Coast Guard, has been fitted with Dometic’s air-cooled DuraSea Condensing Units. According to the brand, the new unit is an optimal solution for hovercraft, which are vessels that can be difficult to cool with normal marine air-conditioning.

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IIMS Certifying Authority training day covers stability

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IIMS Certifying Authority training day looked at how to conduct inclining experiments and heel tests
IIMS Certifying Authority training day looked at how to conduct inclining experiments and heel tests

On 13 May, a group of 20 IIMS members and non members, including IIMS MCA coding and non coding surveyors, gathered at Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester on a beautifully sunny day for one of the two annual training days that are provided by the Certifying Authority.

The theme of this Certifying Authority training day was stability, stability, stablity. The first class training, which was provided by IIMS CA Committee members, Fraser Noble (Chairman) and John Excell, included an inclining experiment followed by a heel test on a small fishing vessel and finally a heel test on a RIB.

The three exercises were filmed and the IIMS will soon be issuing these videos to members via its YouTube channel for all to see and learn from as a training aid.

Thanks go to all those who attended and helped to make the day both interesting and enjoyable.

Seawork presentation schedules announced

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The Seawork presentation schedules for the Small Craft Surveyors Forum, plus the joint IIMS and Nautical Institute one, have been announced
The Seawork presentation schedules for the Small Craft Surveyors Forum, plus the joint IIMS and Nautical Institute one, have been announced

Seawork International, which takes place from 16-18 June 2015, is the largest international commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference held in a European working port environment.

Attracting more than 7,000 high calibre visitors from over 53 countries across the globe, Seawork is where buyers, sellers, innovators and legislators come together for three invaluable days, every year, at one incomparable location – the Port of Southampton in the UK.

The IIMS as part of its involvement with the Small Craft Surveyors Forum is involved in helping to organise several presentations that are open for anyone to attend free of charge and will take place on Wednesday 17 June.

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Cheeki Rafiki report published by the MAIB

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The MAIB report into the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki and her crew has been published. Photograph courtesy of United States Coast Guard
The MAIB report into the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki and her crew has been published. Photograph courtesy of United States Coast Guard

Nearly a year on from the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki in the Atlantic with the loss of her four crew, the MAIB has published its report into this distressing matter. The incident, which received massive UK media coverage at the time, sent shockwaves through the marine and yachting world.

Despite an extensive search that found the upturned hull of the Cheeki Rafiki, the four crew remain missing. The hull was not recovered and is assumed to have sunk. In the absence of survivors and material evidence, the causes of the accident remain a matter of some speculation. However, it is concluded that the Cheeki Rafiki capsized and inverted following a detachment of its keel.

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Full on IIMS SCWG day in Palma

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The IIMS Small Craft Working Group met for a training day at the Palma Superyacht show
The IIMS Small Craft Working Group met for a training day at the Palma Superyacht show

A group of IIMS members and non members assembled for what turned out to be a full on day at the IIMS SCWG Western Mediterranean  training day, held at the Palma superyacht show in Majorca. The event was made even more agreeable due to the splendid, early season, warm and sunny weather.

The day began with a couple of presentations by IIMS CEO, Mike Schwarz, given in an outdoor location within the show itself before the event opened. This attracted an audience approaching 40 people, which apart from member surveyors, also included representatives from local insurance companies, refit yards and yacht brokers. Mike spoke about the activities of the institute, operating in three core markets as a membership organisation, an educator and a certifying authority. He also explained the benefits of membership and talked about the values of engaging an IIMS member surveyor. After a short break, Mike concluded by speaking about the growing work of the Marine Surveying Academy in the area of accreditation for other marine and industry organisations.

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New Princess S Class Announced

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The new Princess S65 is the latest addition to the Princess S Class range
The new Princess S65 is the latest addition to the Princess S Class range

Princess Yachts has announced the latest addition to the Princess S Class range – the all new Princess S65. This exciting new model will be launched in the autumn and joins the S72 in this range of dynamic high-speed sportbridge yachts.

The S65 will benefit from a spacious interior which will feature a galley aft of the saloon, with separate dining area opposite. An electrically opening aft window will convert the galley into a cockpit bar creating a sociable cockpit area.

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Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht

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Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht
Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht

Feadship has launched the 44.20 metre (145’0”) Moon Sand superyacht. After the completion of a number of new builds in partnership with renowned exterior designers over the past year, Moon Sand is a salient reminder of the formidable design expertise Feadship has in-house.

Like every pure custom Feadship, Moon Sand is first and foremost a reflection of the owners who commissioned her. The look, feel and function of this striking new Feadship certainly benefits from the high degree of input from the clients, who liaised with De Voogt Design closely on every aspect.

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Interwar yacht Caritas set for restoration by G L Watson & Co

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G L Watson & Co is set to restore Caritas, one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts
G L Watson & Co is set to restore Caritas, one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts

G L Watson & Co has discovered one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts. Caritas is a fine example of a 1920’s Cox & Stevens designed and Krupp built yacht and at 48m provides the last opportunity to save and restore a large significant high pedigree interwar yacht.

She has been long forgotten prior to being discovered, and G L Watson & Co has found  her just in time to save her from being scrapped.

The plan, according to G L Watson & Co, is following restoration that Caritas should re-join her restored stablemates Dona Amelia (ex Haida) and Talitha G (ex Reveller).

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New RNLI lifeboats to be designed by Newcastle University students

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Newcastle University students are set to design the new RNLI lifeboats. Image by Steve Lowe
Newcastle University students are set to design the new RNLI lifeboats. Image by Steve Lowe

The approach to the design of all-weather RNLI lifeboats is set for a re-evaluation as part of a major study being led by Newcastle University and the RNLI with support from Lloyds’ Register. Set up to explore how new technology, materials and approaches can be used to improve the design, operation and maintenance practice of the RNLI’s Severn Class lifeboat, the four-year project will help to improve the performance of the craft while providing the safest possible environment for the RNLI’s volunteer crews.

Using computer models, small scale experiments and full size trials to analyse the behaviour of lifeboats at a range of speeds and in varying conditions, the findings will inform new design specifications around speed, safety and efficiency.

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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas in £50m Cowes redevelopment

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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas are to be involved in the £50 redevelopment of Victoria Quay in Cowes. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Eden
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas are to be involved in the £50 redevelopment of Victoria Quay in Cowes. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Eden

It has been reported that Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has signed an agreement with its landside partner, Westcourt Real Estate (WREE) and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to permit the £50 development of Victoria Quay in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The plan allows for a landside and seaside development, which will include a new 400 berth marina at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK.

The agreement is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including funding, planning and building. In particular, the exchange of final contracts relating to the development remains subject to the incorporation and financing of an investing company within the next 45 days. It is anticipated that the investing company will then engage a development company, in which Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will have a carried interest.

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