Welcome to the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) Asia Regional Site
IIMS is the leading worldwide professional body for marine surveyors. An independent, not for profit, non-political organisation, IIMS has its Head Office in the UK.
IIMS Asia Regional Site
- A searchable directory of IIMS member marine surveyors throughout Asia serving the small craft and commercial shipping sectors
- Forthcoming local and international events and essential information for IIMS members in Asia
- Local and international news relevant to the marine surveying profession
- Details about the IIMS Professional Qualifications in Yacht & Small Craft and Commercial Ship marine surveying
- Information for interested individuals or organisations who wish to become an IIMS member
- Links to the IIMS Head Office in the UK
IIMS Membership
The International Institute of Marine Surveying provides a range of services to its members and welcomes new applications. IIMS Membership
IIMS Education
International Institute of Marine Surveying awards professional qualifications in yacht & p craft and commercial shipping marine surveying. IIMS Education
Local Asian Maritime News
The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying Asia.
Latest International News
The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying HQ.
Educational Resources
Explore our range of IIMS Professional Qualification booklets, self-help handy guides in ebook / paperback formats, and world-class marine surveying lectures and seminars with our collection of online marine surveying videos.
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Professional Qualifications
For over 15 years, the IIMS has been formally educating and training not only experienced marine surveyors, but also the next generation of surveyors too.
The Institute is the only professional body of its kind to offer and award such qualifications in marine surveying. Our top quality education programme is on a distance learning basis so studying can be done anywhere in the world.
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Latest Events
The latest local and international events from the International Institute of Marine Surveying.
TOC Asia 2026
November 10, 2026 - November 11, 2026
Smart Maritime Network Singapore 2026
November 11, 2026
6th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum
November 13, 2026
Hong Kong Maritime Week 2026
November 15, 2026 - November 21, 2026
16th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2026
November 16, 2026 - November 17, 2026
3rd Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit
November 16, 2026
AVI Five Year Revalidation - Part Two Mandatory Refresher Course
23/11/2026 - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Completing SWB 2 Forms for Speed of Processing and Certificate Issue
02/12/2026 - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
eCMID AVI Festival of Knowledge XIII
03/12/2026 - 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
IIMS 5 Day Practical Boat Building course
07/12/2026 - 11/12/2026 - All Day
Boat Building Academy
Monmouth Beach
Lyme Regis