I am writing to let you know that after careful consideration over the Christmas break I decided that my time with the AIMS had run its course and that it was time for me to move on. On the 18th January I tendered my resignation as CEO to the Board of Directors. My resignation was accepted and my last day of work will be Thursday February 10th 2022.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the members who, over the years, have supported me in delivering the outcomes that the AIMS has achieved and for trusting my abilities in leading the Institute for almost 9 years.

To the students at the Institute, past and present, I say well done! It has been a pleasure to work with you all and help you through that journey. You should be very proud of your achievements and I know you will continue to strive for excellence in your respective fields.

To those long standing members who have been alongside me from the beginning - please accept my deepest gratitude for all you have done for me during my tenure here.

The assistance you’ve provided me with and the insight you’ve shared in the wonderful field of marine surveying has been invaluable to me and has been the basis of the successes that the AIMS has achieved to date. I have considered you all as mentors on both professional and personal levels, and I have learned so much about the maritime industry, its wonderful people and the unique profession known as Marine Surveying.

I will miss the crazy happy times at conferences and events, the weekend and late night calls, the good times and the not so good, the debates and the laughs. All have formed part of a truly unique experience and I will cherish the friends that I have made and will forever remember them and my time here.

I would like to say that it has been a pleasure on my end to serve as the CEO and to contribute to the fulfillment of the Institutes goals and objectives over the past 9 years. I am confident that I am leaving the AIMS in a strong position and am sure that the Board will continue to achieve new milestones in the years to come.

I would like to thank my peers and colleagues in other maritime institutions, Government agencies and related industry associations for their guidance and cooperation and willingness to collaborate for the betterment of the industry. I encourage you all to continue to work with the AIMS in achieving the high standards of marine surveying that the AIMS members have a reputation for and to view the future of Certified Marine Surveyors as a positive move for the maritime industry as a whole.

With the most humble and profound gratitude for the respect afforded to me I say goodbye to you all, and again, I wish the members and the Board all the successes possible. Please know that I will continue to cheer from the sidelines as these successes come to pass.

With the greatest respect and gratitude,

Susan Hull

Chief Executive Officer