NEWS

We are pleased to announce that Josh Wilson MP, Federal Labor Member for Fremantle will be giving the Opening Address at the AIMS 2017 Conference on Friday 8th September 2017.

As a representative of the Fremantle electorate, Josh is focused on protecting and enhancing the things we share, such as universal healthcare, high-quality education, public amenity and infrastructure (like the NBN, Freo Port, and public transport), and our environment, both land and sea. He believes that inclusive prosperity will require a focus on reducing inequality and creating jobs at a time when unregulated economic transition puts social and economic inclusion at great risk.

Click here to read one of Josh's speeches - Seafarers and our ports deserve better

Or watch below

Uber Technologies, the ride-sharing company, has publicly launched an app to allow shippers and truckers to arrange freight transportation using their smartphones.

Uber Freight matches trucking companies with loads to haul and claims that several hours and multiple phone calls can now be achieved with the touch of a button.

Vetted users download the app, search for a load, and tap to book it.

Uber has also built a team of industry experts, leading technologists, and truck drivers to help it “push the industry forward and level the playing field for trucking companies”.

Uber stated: “We send a rate confirmation within seconds, eliminating a common anxiety in trucking about whether or not the load is really confirmed.

“We fundamentally believe that by focusing on drivers’ pain points we can solve the industry’s biggest challenges.”

Frank Kho, Vice President, Market Intelligence, Strategy and Development at Kalmar, recently pointed to parcel logistics being the first shipping sector to undergo uberisation due to delivery companies “struggling to find enough trucks and drivers to move all of their parcels at peak periods in urban areas”.

Do you know of an outstanding person, product, technological innovation or business service in the Marine Survey Industry that deserves national recognition?

Nominations for the AIMS Awards for Excellence open today Thursday 27^th April 2017. Nominations will remain open until close of business Monday 31^st July 2017.

These national Awards recognise organisations and individuals who are our industry leaders in marine survey operations, business and technology services to the industry, innovation, training and workforce development.

Winners will be announced at the AIMS Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner to be held at the Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney on Friday 8^th September 2017. More information on the Gala Dinner and the AIMS Conference is available <here>

The Entry Guide and selection criteria are available <here>

Any applications must be made on the Nomination Form <here>

At a meeting recently held in Melbourne between AIMS, the NSW Professional Fishermens Association and the National Seafood Industry Alliance it was agreed that the three associations work together to assure a streamlined transition from Government to Private surveyors in the Domestic Commercial Vessel sector.

This is an excellent initiative for the fishing industry in NSW and will greatly assist our members to make informed choices on both the surveyor they use and how and when they schedule their surveys said Tricia Beatty, Executive Officer for the Professional Fishermen’s Association.

Susan Hull, AIMS CEO said the initiative was a leap forward for surveyors and, if successful, would certainly alleviate some of the current problems being experienced by private surveyors in NSW and other States who have been impacted by the delay in the implementation date of the National System. Being able to plan and schedule surveys in advance at selected ports of call will be a real benefit to industry and remove obstacles to business operations and that can only be a good thing for both sectors of the industry said Hull.

Initially the partnership will commence in NSW in April 2017 and if successful will be rolled out across all States and Territories on a progressive basis.

AIMS members wishing to participate in the partnership should email info@aimsurveyors.com

Jacinta Watt comms@aimsurveyors.com.au

The AIMS newsletter is now available for download via the member only section of the website.

The AIMS will be closed on Wed the 21st December and will re-open on Tuesday the 3rd January 2017.

We wish all members a merry Christmas and Happy New Year

In October of 2016 the AIMS members were provided the opportunity to vote for the location of the 2017 AIMS Biennial Conference. 

We are pleased to announce that the survey results were as follows

1. Sydney

2. Brisbane

3. Melbourne

4. Perth

5. Singapore

6. New Zealand

There was also significant input into conference speakers and presentations. The top suggestions have been collated and will be included in the conference line up. More information will be provided to members in the AIMS newsletter and January update.