About the International Institute of Marine Surveying
The International Institute of Marine Surveyors is an independent, non-political organisation.
Specifically the aims are:
- To promote professionalism and the advancement of knowledge in the profession of Marine Surveying, which the Institute defines as being, 'the service provided to maritime and transport organisations in general and the production of guidance reports for all other bodies connected with maritime operations or maritime trade’.
- To maintain high professional standards decreed in a Code of Conduct and to verify the competence of those seeking to become members of the Institute.
- To seek recognition from Government Organisations, Coastguards, the International Maritime Organisation, licensed marine underwriters, insurance companies, ship owners and marine lawyers.
- To put into practice the high standards of the Institute and consequently, to exclude certain surveyors or those whose conduct or competence could cast discredit on the Institute.
- To confer professional status on those who contribute to and encourage safety, professionalism and unity amongst those concerned with the shipment of cargo, Marine Surveying, Marine Superintendency and Marine Consulting.
- To bring together experts whose specialised knowledge and practical expertise will enhance the reputation of Marine Surveyors and Marine Consultants.
- To organise and evaluate the training of future Marine Surveyors.
- The advancement of the reputation of international Marine Surveying and its associated aspects by means of regular publications and public meetings.