Welcome to the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) UAE Regional Site

IIMS is the leading worldwide professional body for marine surveyors. An independent, not for profit, non-political organisation, IIMS has its Head Office in the UK.

IIMS UAE Branch

The IIMS UAE Branch focuses on providing:
  • A searchable directory of IIMS member marine surveyors throughout the UAE serving the small craft and commercial shipping sectors
  • Forthcoming local and international events and essential information for IIMS members in the UAE
  • Local and international news relevant to the marine surveying profession
  • Details about the IIMS Professional Qualifications in Yacht & Small Craft and Commercial Ship marine surveying
  • Information for interested individuals or organisations who wish to become an IIMS member
  • Links to the IIMS Head Office in the UK

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IIMS Membership

The International Institute of Marine Surveying provides a range of services to its members and welcomes new applications. IIMS Membership

IIMS Education

International Institute of Marine Surveying awards professional qualifications in yacht & p craft and commercial shipping marine surveying. IIMS Education

Educational Resources

Explore our range of IIMS Professional Qualification booklets, self-help handy guides in ebook / paperback formats, and world-class marine surveying lectures and seminars with our collection of online marine surveying videos.

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Professional Qualifications

For over 15 years, the IIMS has been formally educating and training not only experienced marine surveyors, but also the next generation of surveyors too.

The Institute is the only professional body of its kind to offer and award such qualifications in marine surveying. Our top quality education programme is on a distance learning basis so studying can be done anywhere in the world.

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Reports & Bulletins

Download official publications of the International Institute of Marine Surveying.

Issue: December 2023

Issue: September 2024

Issue: November 2024

Latest Events

The latest local and international events from the International Institute of Marine Surveying.

IIMS AGM 2025

03/06/2025 - All Day


IIMS New Zealand seminar

10/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 - All Day


IIMS Brisbane seminar

17/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 - All Day


IIMS & eCMID Singapore seminar

21/07/2025 - 22/07/2025 - All Day


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Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

21/11/2024 - 24/11/2024

Dubai International Boat Show

19/02/2025 - 23/02/2025

IDEX 2025

17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025

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