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Membership Application Form - Cargo & Commercial Ship Surveyors

Membership Application Form - Cargo & Commercial Ship Surveyors

Please take your time and ensure you answer each question with care, providing the necessary information, details and evidence to support your application as requested.
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    Welcome and thanks for deciding to join IIMS.

    Before you start your online application to join IIMS let us manage your expectations right from the start. Please read this statement.

    You are strongly advised to read each screen carefully as it will explain when information or documentation is required to enable us to process your application. There is an option at the bottom of the screens to allow you to save your application and return to it at a later date.

    Not every application for membership of the Institute is granted. We apply as much objectivity to each application as we possibly can, based on the information you send us. Our aim is to ensure that only experienced and knowledgeable marine surveyors are granted membership with chosen specialisms that can be supported with objective evidence.

    IMPORTANT. Your application and personal details will only be shared with nominated IIMS head office staff and members of the Institute's Professional Assessment Committee who will assess your application. We do not share your personal data with anyone else and it will be held on the secure IIMS servers purely for processing your application and managing your membership (if successful).

    Please note that your application fee must be paid in advance using this form. At the end of this form, you will be asked to enter your credit/debit card details to make the payment, the cost of which is £84.

    You will be asked for two independent referees later one of whom can verify your claimed areas of expertise. Please choose your referees carefully and be sure to let them know.

    If you have any difficulties completing your application please contact the Institute by telephone on +44 23 9238 5223 (09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday) or by email at membership@iims.org.uk.

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    Just one more important thing before you start the application process ....

    Please help us to help you make your application process as smooth as possible.

    IIMS often receives membership applications that are not straightforward to process. Here are some of the reasons why applications are pushed back, requiring further information. Please read carefully.

    1. Some applicants make claims for far too many specialisms. If you can provide the necessary objective evidence to support 30 specialisms for example, (as some do), you will need to supply 2 reports for each specialism. That's a total of 60 reports. Please be realistic in the number of specialisms you are seeking and if you cannot provide objective evidence to support your claims, take a moment to reconsider your list of specialisms.

    2. Applicants claim they are a Flag State Inspector as part of their work experience, but when asked to provide the necessary evidence to prove that from the Flag State, they are unable to do so.

    3. Choose your referees and/or references carefully. Often a nominated referee is not able to supply a substantive reference. A few words saying someone knows you is not enough. And we will take up the references you offer.

    4. Membership applicants often claim a wide variety of educational and marine qualifications, but cannot provide the necessary certification to prove and validate the source of the qualifications.

    These are just a few examples of some of the things IIMS faces that make it harder to process membership applications swiftly. Please be sure to provide the necessary evidence for us to give you the best joining experience.

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    Documentation and evidence you will need to help you complete your application.

    Please read through the list of required evidence below that you will be asked to provide and ensure you have this ready to attach when prompted.

    Essential documentation:

    Survey List
    This should cover the years required for the level of membership you are hoping to achieve – please review the membership categories and their requirements to see how many years your list needs to cover. 

    It needs to include survey date, vessel type, survey type. It should be in a spreadsheet or table format. It does not need to include every survey you have done, but it should show you do each of your claimed survey types on a regular full-time basis.

    Specialist survey documents
    If you claim a type like Auditing or Flag State then you are required to provide the documents and certificates proving your authorisation to do them.

    Certificates
    If you would like to add any marine survey-related qualifications then you will need to provide evidence of completion and achievement.

    Other required documents:

    Photo
    You are required to attach a photo of yourself. If your application is successful, this will be used for your IIMS membership card and your website profile (for Affiliate level and above).

    Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    Please provide an up-to-date CV. This must show your most recent experience even if it is not related to the Marine Surveying industry.

    If you have any difficulties completing your application please contact the Institute by telephone on +44 23 9238 5223 (09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday) or by email at info@iims.org.uk.

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    On the next screen we will ask you which category of membership you would like to apply for. Here are the descriptions of the various membership categories. If you are still unsure having studied them, then tick the 'I am not sure' option on the next page.

    FULL MEMBERSHIP
    Applications from surveyors who meet all of the criteria below for full membership are invited from:
    • Anyone who can prove that they have practised on a full-time basis for a minimum of five years as a consultant or marine surveyor.
    • Individuals who, by producing written reports can demonstrate that they have practised marine surveying or consultancy for at least five years.
    • Individuals whose qualifications or experience shall be considered appropriate by the Professional Assessment Committee (as beneficial to the support of the Institute).
    Full Members may use the initials MIIMS after their names.
    Please note: being a Full Member does not mean a surveyor can survey all craft.

    ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO:
    • Individuals practising marine surveying, or consultancy for a minimum of three years and who do not yet fulfil the conditions to become Full Members.
    • Full Members who have decided to reduce their involvement in the Institute.
    Individuals whose qualifications or experience shall be considered appropriate by the Professional Assessment Committee, (as beneficial to the support of the Institute).
    Associate Members may use the designation AssocIIMS after their names.

    TECHNICIAN MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO:
    • Individuals holding a recognised qualification, for example, Inspector level 2 or higher (NACE, FROSIO, ICorr), RMCI and IRMII, NDT Technicians (CSWIP), for example gauging personnel, divers or other surveyors with at least three years full-time practical experience in a marine related field. Technician Members may use the designation TechIIMS after their names.

    AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO:
    • Less experienced surveyors, graduates and those who are in the early stages of a career in marine surveying, but who do not meet the criteria for Full or Associate Membership and are continuing to train and gain experience prior to applying for Associate Membership. Please note that the Affiliate category has a life of three years. At the end of year one, the Affiliate member will be asked to provide evidence of their experience gained during the year and survey reports will be required for review. The same process will happen again for the second and third years. At the end of the third year, the Affiliate member will be encouraged to apply for an upgrade to Associate member. If they choose not to upgrade, he/she will be required to pay the higher fee for Associate membership. However, if a new Affiliate member already has a full-time surveying career, he/she can be considered for a 'fast track uplift' to either Associate or Full member after the first year. Affiliate Members may use the designation AffilIIMS after their names.

    SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO:
    • Individuals who are not currently marine surveyors, but who have an interest in marine surveying and who encourage and approve of the aims of the Institute.

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    Choose the level of MEMBERSHIP you wish to apply for from the drop down menu
    • Affiliate member
    • Technician member
    • Supporting member
    • Associate member
    • Full member
    • Membership upgrade
    • I am not sure
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    A non-refundable fee of £84 is payable with your application. Please indicate your payment preference. We will not start to process your application until we have received your payment and will issue you with a receipt.
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    If you are self employed or a sole trader, move to the next screen
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    Please check as many organisations that you are currently a member of.
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    If you are a member of other professional membership organisations other than those listed on the previous screen, please list them below. You can add extra lines if you need to.
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    College typically from 16 to 18 years. University typically 18 years plus
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    List any formal qualifications you have gained after your education was completed with dates and any relevant courses you have taken (complete as appropriate). Add extra rows as necessary.
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    Drag and drop any education certificates and proof of qualifications you have listed on the previous screen (as appropriate). Please note: Certain versions of Apple Mac devices will not allow you to BROWSE FILES, although you can drag and drop. If you get stuck please email IIMS at info@iims.org.uk
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    Important. Please give your start and end dates for each employment, details of your employer and a brief outline of your position and duties.
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    Important. Please give your start and end dates for each employment, details of your surveying employer and an outline of your position and duties, indicating whether FULL TIME or PART TIME and if employed or self-employed
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    Just before you get started with choosing your specialisms, listing your consultancy services and evidencing your expert witness credentials (if appropriate) please heed this advice from IIMS.

    In completing sections V (your marine surveying specialisms), VI (your consultancy services) and VII (your expert witness experience), you should bear in mind that if your application is successful, the entries indicated by you will be recorded in the Membership List of the Institute. The List of Members is circulated and published publicly on various platforms and, therefore, an entry claiming experience and/or expert witness activity which later proves to be incorrect could lead to challenges by a potential Principle or Client.

    By all means, apply for as many specialisms as you wish, but you are advised to only seek approval for marine surveying activities in which you know you have experience and competency that you can support by objective evidence, qualifications and proof of experience. As new skills are acquired they can be added to your listing at a later date with supporting evidence.

    The following screens (see list below) each contain a main specialisation category and sub-categories within. Choose those you wish to apply for. At the end of each category, simply upload and attach your evidence category by category following the on-screen prompts. 

    Additional Surveying Services
    Auditing
    Cargo Surveys
    Casualty Investigation
    Classification Societies
    Commercial Hull Survey
    Electrical or Electronic Engineering
    Machinery Surveys
    Marine Insurance Representation
    Offshore
    P&I Club Surveys
    Salvage
    State or Government Surveys
    Towage
    Workboats

    THE POTENTIAL LEGAL CONSEQUENCES TO AN APPLICANT OF AN INAPPROPRIATE ENTRY IN THESE SECTIONS SHOULD NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED AND MUST BE AVOIDED.

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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence if you are claiming casualty investigation as a specialism.
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation if you claim Classification Society Surveying as a specialism
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence if you are claiming electrical or electronic engineering surveys as a specialism
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation if you are claiming condition and damage machinery surveys as a specialism.
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation if you are claiming salvage as a specialism.
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation to support any specialisms you are claiming on this screen
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation if you are claiming towage as a specialism.
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    On the next screen upload your evidence and any documentation if you are claiming workboats as a specialism
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    Your words will be added to your listing on the IIMS website and Marine Surveyor Search App if your application is successful
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    If you have ever been an ‘expert witness’ or been instructed by any legal entity with regard to your specific experience in a particular field, please detail it here. Have you ever undertaken and completed Bond Solon training or something similar? If so, please give details here.
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    It is our policy as a rule to take up references. Please ensure you have told your first referee you have given their details. Remember one of your referees must be able to verify your claimed areas of expertise.
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    It is our policy as a rule to take up references. Please ensure you have told your second referee you have given their details. Remember one of your referees must be able to verify your claimed areas of expertise.
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    A member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying following the profession of a Marine Surveyor (either as an individual, partner member of or employee of a firm or company) undertakes to abide by the following obligations: i. To accept confidential information concerning a principal’s business and not to disclose, or permit the disclosure of, or use to the Marine Surveyor’s or his/her employer’s own advantage any such information without the principal’s prior permission: ii. To accept only those assignments which the Marine Surveyor is qualified and able to carry out and, should others be engaged to assist with the assignment, to use every endeavour to ensure their qualifications and experience fit them to undertake the work: iii. To undertake diligently, impartially and honestly, and with care and attention expected of members of the Institute, the work of the assignment: iv. To disclose to a principal any personal or financial interests, or other significant circumstance, which might influence the work for that principal in any way not stated or implied in the terms of reference, in particular: - any directorships or controlling interest in any business in competition with the principal; - any financial interest in goods or services recommended or supplied to the principal; - any personal relationship with any individual in the principal’s employ; - the existence but NOT the name of any other current principal (of the Marine Surveyor or his/her employer) with  competing interests. v. To refrain from inviting any employee of a principal advised by the member to consider alternative employment (an advertisement in the press is not considered to be an invitation to any particular person). vi. To obtain business and promote their practice only in a manner which is ethical, dignified in presentation, accurate and not misleading in content. vii. To negotiate agreements, and charge for Marine Surveying services only in a manner approved as ethical and Professional by the Institute. viii. Not to practice during a period when the Marine Surveyor’s judgement is or might be impaired through any cause. ix. Not to use the Institute’s name, emblem or logo other than to indicate membership. The foregoing obligations apply not only to a member personally, but also to acts carried out through an agent, or by the member acting as an agent. Failure to meet these obligations, or in a case of behaviour bringing, or tending to bring, discredit on the Profession or the Institute, the member shall be subject to the disciplinary proceedings of the Institute as laid down in the Institute’s Disciplinary Code.
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    Are you sure you are sending and have uploaded us all we need to process your application?
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    If you would like to support your application with a few words of your own, please do so here.
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    And finally before you sign the declaration on the next screen please accept the GDPR terms.
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    DECLARATION. I agree that in the event of my election to membership of the Institute I will be governed by the Rules and Bye-Laws. I agree to advance the objectives of the Institute as far as shall be in my power, provided that whenever I shall signify in writing to the Secretary my desire to withdraw from the Institute, I shall do so after payment of any arrears which may be due by me at that time and will then become free from this obligation. I have read and understood the obligations above and my signature below indicates acceptance of them. Furthermore, I declare that the statements and information in my application and any attachments are correct.
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