Marine News

The IIMS Annual General Meeting 2026 was held on 2 June. Often rather dry events, an AGM is a vital part of what any Institute or Association does once a year. It was a great opportunity to inform and share the many activities being undertaken by IIMS with an engaged online audience. My thanks to all those who voted this year – looking at our records, we logged the highest number of votes in memory – and especially to those who took time out from their busy schedules to join us online as we broadcast the event live from IIMS HQ at Murrills House. The management board, many of whom were at Murrills House in person, were joined by the IIMS team along with nearly 80 other members online. Continue reading “CEO blog: July 2026”

When I first took up my role as CEO all those years ago, it never dawned on me that I would make so many good and lasting business friendships with many IIMS members. But at last month’s Western Mediterranean Large Yacht & Small Craft working group, held at Palma, Mallorca, it was like being back amongst ‘old’ friends, and it was great to catch up with familiar faces!

This working group meets annually and has been doing so for many years, and although the attendees are usually recognisable individuals, with a few newbies turning up, there is always so much to talk about and share, as was the case this time. This networking and its importance, bringing surveyors together, Continue reading “CEO blog: June 2026”