Membership Levels
AIMS membership is available to a wide range of surveyors as well as affiliated trades and specialist fields. Below is a summary of each level of membership:
Life Member
Are appointed by the Board.
Are Fellow, Certified of Full Members who have made an outstanding contribution to the marine surveying profession and to the Institute over a significant period of time.
Are voting members.
Fellow Member
Are appointed by the Board.
Are Full or Certified Members who have made a significant contribution to the profession and have at least 10 years experience as a Marine Surveyor.
Are voting members.
Certified Member
Fulfill all the requirements for Full Membership plus
Provides yearly evidence of their business quality management system and insurance requirements and upholds the standards and industry ethics set forth by the Board for members.
Are voting members.
Full Member
Have a Diploma of Marine Surveyor plus a minimum of 2 years current experience working as a Marine Surveyor
or
Hold a prior maritime qualification plus a minimum of 5 years current experience working as a Marine Surveying
or
Hold an exemption from the above experience and/or qualification issued by the AIMS Board.
Are voting members.
Associate Member
Are working as a Marine Surveyor but does not yet hold the minimum experience or qualifications required for Full Membership.
Are not voting members.
Student Member
Are enrolled in a Diploma of Marine Surveying but is not currently working as a Marine Surveyor.
Are not voting members.
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