Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors

Summary

Peak body for marine surveyors across Australia + New Zealand. AMSA registered-surveyor pathway is essential for Australian AMSA-controlled inspections. Strong pleasure-vessel + Great Barrier Reef environmental-survey activity.

Certification pathway

AIMS Certified Marine Surveyor programme + AMSA registered surveyor pathway.

Specialisations

• Hull + machinery
• Cargo damage
• AMSA-appointed inspections
• Pleasure vessel
• P&I appointed

Typical client base

Australian + New Zealand insurance industry, AMSA, banks

Other marine-surveyor bodies

• International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
• Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
• National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
• International Institute of Marine Ur (older society) (IIMU)
• Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS)