BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:597@iims.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250404 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20250402T151310Z URL:https://www.iims.org.uk/events/iims-baltimore-conference-2/ SUMMARY:IIMS Baltimore Conference DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_50701" align="alignright" width="385"] MITAGS Campus[/caption]\nThis event is both in person and online and is ta king place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April 2025 at Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. 692 Maritime Blvd\, Linthicum Heights\, M d 21090.\n This event will allow you to network with fellow surveyors and learn from industry sector professionals whilst the conference discusses themes of “Revolutionary change and thinking” and “Changes we do not yet understand”.\n\nDay One: Friday 4 April 2025\nAll times listed belo w are in EST\n08:30-09:15: Mike Schwarz\, CEO IIMS will discuss the State of the Institute and our plans with AI and new Institute initiatives.\n09: 15-10:30: John Malool-SAMS AMS- SAMS Safety Committee will discuss confine d space and safety systems for the marine surveyor and what perils you are exposed to during your inspection process? Email: Tridentmarine@ymail.com . Call: 201-362-3610\n10:30-10:45: Break for coffee and crumbs in the gall ery hallway.\n10:45-11:30: A presntation on 'Outstanding marine in Marylan d' by Rhonda Bollinger including the myth and mysteries of the Volvo Penta IPS Systems from an expert. Web: Outstandingmarine.com. Call: 410-275-120 0.\n11:30-12:00: AlerTrax by Paul Dowling will discuss Using smart LTE\, G PS/Wi-Fi equipment and measurements to track your fleet and products and p rotecting assets globally in real time. Email: Paul@alertrax.com. Call: 41 0-205-9260\n12:00-13:00: Lunch in the Mess Hall on Campus.\n13:00-14:15: O cean Craft Marine\, David Haines will discuss advanced concepts in vessel bottom forming has resulted in non-slamming hull shapes combined with shoc k absorbing seating and deck materials they have created RHIB vessels with remarkable sea keeping capacities. Finally\, talking about amphibious ret racting wheeled vessels allow for immediate transition from water to land based operations. Email: David@oceancraftmarine.com. Call: 410-263-3242.\n 14:15-14:30: Break and snacks in the gallery hallway.\n14:30-15:15: Chesap eake marine towing Captain John Heinz will discuss environmental concerns and regulations involved in rescue and recovery. As well as\, loss mitigat ion procedures and where they might be applied. Web: www.chesapeakemarine. net. Call: 410-952-5700.\n15:15-16:30: Ouat Dogruer of Archer Power Soluti ons will discuss the advent of effective 12 volt air conditioning for all applications and low voltage and ease of Off Grid/on the water AC with as little as 1.75 GPM water flow with 5000 BTU/hr. output. web: www.archerpow ersolutions.com. Call: 240-845-7102.\n16:30-17:00: Frank D Messana\, Sun C oast Marine Surveying\, Marine Surveyor\, IIMS will discuss how social med ia is a business enhancement. Internet\, Facebook and other media as tool approaches to doing business and development or improvements in marketing with lessons we need to practice. Email: frank@suncoastms.com. Call: 239-7 07-4114.\n17:00: Closing remarks.\n\nDay Two: Saturday\, 5 April 2025\n08: 30-09:00: Good Morning! James "Randy" Renn. Let’s take some minutes to g et a very brief exposure as to the vast differences between petroleum base d propulsion and alternate fuels and systems such as plasma drive and the most recent advances in technology and materials unknown just a few years past have led to a host of upcoming and actual alternatives. Simple exposu re and food for thought. Email: iims.usa@aol.com. Call: 410-490-0216.\n09: 00-10:15: Mike Schwarz hosts a recently pre-recorded presentation by David O’Neill of Advanced Energy Solutions entitled: Basic understanding of l ithium based marine solutions\, strengths and weaknesses.\n10:15-10:30: Br eak\n10:30-12:00: John Norton from Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard will discuss Sea Keeper and Sea Keeper Ride Integrated Automated Systems of Gyro Stabi lization and Automated Trim Tabs and an In person introduction to the syst ems in the classroom and how and why and what should be expected/anticipat ed with these advanced systems. Web: Annapolisharbor.net. Call: 410-268-00 92.\n12:30-13:15: Lunch\n13:15-14:00: Mad Soaps by Christian Buchleitner w ill discuss how start to forget the “Wax off Wax on” and think 21st ce ntury ceramic coatings on you FRP vessel gelcoat and a new effort against fading and chalking in way of weatherproof coatings. Email: Detailing@mads oaps.com. Call 833-623-7627.\n14:00-15:00: Break\, lets finish off what’ s there - put it in your pockets and take it home.\n14:15-15:00: Philip Mi ller\, Ret. USCG-Hefring Marine will present a must see presentation on Ic elandic Data Driven\, Deep-Tech utilizing Machine Learning and the Interne t of Things (loT) Organization. AI driven marine solutions taken to the ne xt step in real time with continuing improvements as AI continues to learn and how systems such as IMAS (Intelligent Marine Assistance Systems) and hardware in way of enabled software as a Service - SaaS change the manner in which we perceive/manage ships systems integrated with ships navigation . Email: philip@hefringmarine.com. Call: 401-787-8347.\n15:00-15:45:  Jam es Renn\, IIMS Regional Director\, HonFIIMS\, SAMS AMS will discuss nuclea r Power for Yachts? Called SMR units - Small Modular Reactors and how this IS back to the future. As well as\, unlimited fuel with incredible fuel l ife and potential. Email: iims.usa@aol.com. Call: 410-490-0216.\n15:45-16: 00: Inspect X-Craig Norton will discuss yet another step towards a faster\ , more complete user friendly survey format for marine surveyors of all st ripes. Craig Norton will lead a tutorial of the program for our better und erstanding. Email: info@Inspectxpro.com. Call 561-600-0098.\n16:00-16:30 P eter Swanson from Loose Cannon will discuss a very well known and often pu blished author and journalist whose “Loose Cannon” blog is a favorite of boaters and marine interests. Peter will address the subject of lightni ng on boats in what promises to be informative and entertaining. Email: Lo osecannon@substack.com.\n16:30-17:15: Back by popular demand to wrap up th e Conference as usual! Lloyd Griffin\, Marine Surveyor. NAMS-CMS\, SAMS-AM S will discuss “You just can’t make this up" and the humorous look at photos that defy the imagination. Email: Lgriffin111@yahoo.com.\nWe hope y ou can make it in-person or virtually!\nCost: $250.00 in person or $200.00 Via Zoom.\nMeeting Zoom entry codes for both days will be provided for vi rtual delegates.\nUse the secure online IIMS servers to reserve and pay fo r your place online using the form below. Alternatively registration may b e paid by Credit Card by calling James "Randy" Renn on 410-490-0216.\nRoom s are available in the MITAGS Campus building used for meeting at $160.00 per night-single or $205.00 Double- 410-859-5700. Lunch will be provided a s part of admission. Breakfast provided for those staying in the hotel.\nC lick here to book your tickets! CATEGORIES:IIMS Events & Meetings,Marine Events & Conferences,What's On END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR