Agenda – eCMID AVI Festival of Knowledge IX

****** THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2024 ******

We are delighted to confirm the Agenda for the next online eCMID AVI Festival of Knowledge IX. This long-standing event (delivered via ZOOM) is aimed at existing AVIs (Accredited Vessel Inspectors) and for those associated with the eCMID AVI community in some shape or form. We wholly encourage those interested in the eCMID AVI Scheme to join as well.

Note, MSA – Marine Surveying Academy (a division of IIMS – International Institute of Marine Surveying) manage the eCMID AVI scheme which was implemented by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) in 2015.

              Times stated are London, UK/GMT

               09.30hrs Mike Schwarz, CEO IIMS MSA – Welcome and Introduction

 09.45hrs Adam Hugo, Head of IT, IMCA – Update on eCMID committee work and IT updates 

 10.10hrs Captain Andy Goldsmith, Marine Consultant, IMCA – QA review of eCMID reports & update from Roger Moore, IMCA regarding ROV & Audits (R006, R023 and S011)

 10.30hrs Jennifer Evans, Technical Adviser, IMCA – How can I serve the eCMID AVI community?  

               11.00hrs Coffee Break

               11.15hrs Joe McWilliam, Lead Tutor for eCMID AVI courses – Feedback from eCMID AVI courses and hot topics 

               11.45hrs Kerrie Forster, CEO Workboat Association – Mentoring and educating the future generation

               12.30hrs Lunch break

               13.00hrs Sean Hogue, Senior VP of Operations, Baker Marine – Unique challenges in the USA/Region 

               13.45hrs Marc Van Dorth, Project Operations Engineer – Marine, SubSea7 – An update on his role in education at IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying)

               14.15hrs Quesions for the panel/AOB

               15.00hrs CLOSE 

Please note the above timings could be subject to change.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 7 November 2024 at 09.30hrs (London/GMT). Delegates are welcome to dip in and out or attend the whole day – just let us know.

Presentations will be relevant and of benefit to the eCMID AVI community and beyond and included in the price is a recording of the days’ events and a Certificate of Attendance awarding 4 CPD points. Note, if you cannot join online on the day, you will also receive the recording, a certificate and 4 CPD points.

To reserve your online place please book and pay here

Any enquiries please send to Sharon Holland at msacourses@iims.org.uk