Here’s the speaker schedule for the two days. The event is being held on 17/18 July at the Novotel Brisbane Airport Hotel and is open to all.
You are invited to attend in person (to include a networking evening gathering on 17 July). Alternatively, there is an option for distant delegates to join the event online via Zoom. And the third option is to purchase the video content to be released after the event.
Day one
Thursday 17 July
09:15 – 10:00 Update on IIMS activities and initiatives by Mike Schwarz, IIMS CEO
10:00 – 10:50 Completing thickness testing by Graeme NormingtonÂ
10:50 – 11:10 Tea and coffee break
11:10 – 12:10 How AMSA Marine inspectors target vessel inspections, the type of inspections undertaken, and deficiencies observed by Justin Thomas, Manager – Operations North AMSA
12:10 – 13:00 Welding inspections – Rachel Abbot of Assure QC
13:00 Lunch
14:15 – 15:15 Stability and lightship assessment by Steven Mitchell
15:15 – 16:30 Augmented reality and AI wearables in marine surveying by Nick Parkyn
16:30 Close
17:00 Evening networking hour
Day two
Friday 18 July
09:15 – 10:00 Maritime law update by John Kavanagh, Pacific Maritime Lawyers
10:00 – 10:50 Recruiting and training marine surveyors by Mick Uberti of Maritime Survey Australia
10:50 – 11:10 Tea and coffee break
11:10 – 12:10 Corrosion prevention by Brian Gatt, Logix Group
12:10 – 13:00 Refining and aligning your survey process – Maturing in the Swiss Cheese by Nick Parkyn
13:00 Lunch
14:15 – 15:10 Marine Electrical Surveys by  Geoff Osborne of Independent Electrical AdvisorsÂ
15:15 The impact of AI on marine surveyors and society by Mike Schwarz
16:30 Close
The three options are priced as follows:
Option 1: Attendance in full on both days (to include refreshments, lunch, and the evening networking hour): AUS$ 425.
Option 2: Attendance both days as an online only delegate via Zoom: AUS$ 375.
Option 3: Purchase of the video content post-event only: AUS$ 300.
Please click here to complete the online booking form and reserve your place.
If you prefer not to use the secure online servers for payment, you can email Vicki Loizides at education@iims.org.uk and she will confirm your place and send an invoice.