The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)

We are an independent, non-political organisation promoting the professonalism, recognition and training of marine surveyors worldwide.

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• Dangerous goods shipments are rising faster than compliance capacity 29 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_64395" align="alignright" width="385"] Dangerous goods shipments are rising faster than compliance capacity[/caption] The volume of cargo moving through the world’s ports continues to grow, while the ability to identify dangerous goods before they are…

• Modern software tools are essential for professional marine surveyors 20 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_64321" align="alignright" width="385"] Modern software tools are essential for professional marine surveyors[/caption] Draft surveys have been a cornerstone of bulk cargo measurement for more than a century. They are simple in principle, widely accepted,…

• Cargo handling and safety in the carriage of woodchips 16 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_64258" align="alignright" width="385"] Cargo handling and safety in the carriage of woodchips[/caption] Trevor Fernandes, Senior Loss Prevention Executive at NorthStandard P&I Club, highlights the key risks and best practices for safety in the carriage of…

• Gard warns of deadly hydrogen sulphide risks beyond enclosed spaces on ships 16 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_45409" align="alignright" width="385"] Gard warns of deadly hydrogen sulphide risks beyond enclosed spaces on ships[/caption] Deadly hydrogen sulphide risks (H2S) are widely recognised as one of the most serious hazards associated with enclosed spaces…

• MLC 2026: What shipping needs to know about the latest amendments and obligations 16 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_64252" align="alignright" width="385"] MLC 2026: What shipping needs to know about the latest amendments and obligations[/caption] The ILO’s updated Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2026) guidance clarifies existing requirements and forthcoming amendments…

• EMSA releases Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2026 16 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_64244" align="alignright" width="385"] EMSA releases Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2026[/caption] The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents for 2026. Presented in…

• IMCA, IIMS, and the Workboat Association join forces to launch the International Workboat Code of Practice 15 Oct 2026

  Working with good industry friends, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Workboat Association, IIMS is pleased to announce the publication of the International Workboat Code of Practice, extending to 122 pages. The publication is designed to assist…

• CEO blog: October 2026 15 Oct 2026

  Audits, audits, audits. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they are a necessary requirement in many sectors of the modern maritime world, as we all know. We welcomed the four strong UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) External Monitoring team to Murrills House on 2 September for our annual…

• IACS positions on new Paris MoU RO methodology 14 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_60212" align="alignright" width="385"] IACS positions on new Paris MoU RO methodology[/caption] The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has raised concerns on the new Paris MoU RO methodology, which is due to come into effect on 6…

• IMO adopts new framework for remote inspections of bulk carriers and oil tankers 13 Oct 2026

  [caption id="attachment_61377" align="alignright" width="385"] IMO adopts new framework for remote inspections of bulk carriers and oil tankers[/caption] The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new framework during remote inspections of bulk carriers and oil…

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