AIMS Membership

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision

Excellence in marine surveying
Safe vessels, safe seas, safe surveyors

Mission

Promote, maintain and advance the specialised discipline of marine surveying in Australasia.

Core Values

The Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation working actively in promotion of our members as well as offering a platform of knowledge sharing, training, networking opportunities and professional support. We strive to provide members with the 3 main elements needed to protect and promote their business – “expertise, integrity, quality”.

Build on your Expertise

Build and enhance your skills through access to our ongoing technical presentations and publications.
Participate in leading industry training to obtain the latest marine survey qualifications at a member-discounted price.
Network with like-minded professionals at our state-based networking events, meetings and biennial national conference.

Promote your Integrity

Associate your brand and business with the peak industry body and use the AIMS Certification program to set you apart.
Advertise your services using member logo’s and stamps to enhance your corporate image.
Enhance the quality systems of your business with the aid of our range of templates of manuals, contracts and reports.

Commit to Quality

Gain recognition of your achievements through the Awards for Excellence.
Promote industry best practice and benchmarks through staff training and professional development programs at conferences and events.
Align your business practice with our Code of Professional Conduct for the Marine Survey industry.

AIMS Members

AIMS members represent the full spectrum of the marine surveying industry from international shipping, domestic commercial vessels, super yachts to recreational small craft. Members are qualified and experienced in their profession with many joining the marine surveying profession following a maritime career as a seafarer or shore-based maritime role.

Shipping Surveyors – inspect, survey or examine marine vessels to oversee cargo loading and unloading operations, assess damage or may inspect or monitor the condition of the vessel or onboard cargo, machinery or equipment.

Domestic Commercial Surveyors – are accredited by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to undertake statutory surveys on domestic commercial vessels in accordance with National Law and Regulations.

Recreational Vessel Surveyors – undertake survey of recreational vessels on behalf of an owner, insurer, or potential purchaser with the purpose of assessing the vessels’ condition, and/or value.

Grain Accredited Surveyors under the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance Scheme (AGSA). These surveyors ensure that the vessel condition supports the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) phytosanitary certification by improving export bulk vessel survey and inspection practices.