Member Categories & Eligibility

To find out more about the types of evidence required for different survey categories click here. Evidence Checklist

AIMS membership is at the discretion of the Executive and is available to a wide range of surveyors as well as classification societies, affiliated trades and specialist fields.

All members are required to acknowledge and adhere to the Institute's Code of Conduct.

Life Members	Are appointed by the Executive Members have voting rights for State Representatives and Executive Team
Fellow Members	Are appointed by the Executive Members have voting rights for State Representatives and Executive Team
Full Members	Members have voting rights for State Representatives and Executive Team This membership is a higher membership category aimed at significantly experienced surveyors. Read more here....
Associate Members	Members have voting rights for State Representatives and Executive Team A person elected at the discretion of the Executive who has between 2 years and 5 years Read more here....

Probationary Members

No Post-nominal Entitlements and no voting rights for State Representatives or Executive Team

A person who is preparing to become a marine surveyor but does not yet satisfy the requirements for Associate or Member. Read more here.....

Student Members

No Post-nominal Entitlements and no voting rights for State Representatives or Executive Team

This membership category is intended for persons who are undertaking training as a marine surveyor or Read more here....

To enrol as a student please go to the Careers and Training tab, or email Training for more information.

Non-Active Members

Special circumstances (such as retired members) – must be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer. For more information about becoming a non-active member, please send an email to

Membership Manager

Download our Membership Guide here