Join IIMS at Shannon Harbour in Co Offaly for two days of exceptional and essential training. The first day is highly practical-based, and there’s a chance to get your hands dirty under the tutelage of Damian Buckley, who will lead the proceedings. The second day is classroom-based in the nearby Community Hall with Karen Brain and Dr Mike Lewus flying over in person to lead the morning session.
Join us in person.
The event is open to IIMS members and non-members alike.
Day 1
09.30 – 10.30 Workshop on how a docking plan should be created and what to look for.
10.30 – 11.30 Docking the boat and emptying the dock.
11.30 – 12.30 Conducting thickness testing on the hull and checking out the anodes.
Lunch – 6 minute drive to a nearby pub at own cost.
14.15 – 15.15 Assessing examples of how plating is applied and what to look for, plus a rudder modification with some welding that should be looked for.
15.15 – 16.15 How to check the bearing and shaft, plus any questions, and a tour of our other barge floating.
Also, we will look at welding processes in the late afternoon, common weld defects, and what’s acceptable as an overplate on a boat. A couple of welding units will be available, so anyone who wants can have a go at welding, just so they understand how difficult it is, and again what to look for.
Day 2
09.30 – 11.00 The different types of corrosion, their causes and effects presented by Dr Mike Lewus.
11.00 – 12.30 Karen Brain talks about the compilation of reports and surveyor ethics.
Lunch – 6 minute drive to a nearby pub at own cost.
14.15 – 14.45 IIMS activities and the state of the Institute by Mike Schwarz.
14.45 – 15.45 Electrical surveying – what surveyors need to be aware of by Paul Madeley (pre-recorded video).
15.45 – 16.45 Lithium-ion battery fires – a non-technical presentation by Mike Schwarz.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.