Welcome to the third edition of Shipshape for 2025. I would like to thank all the contributors to this edition of the newsletter.

I welcome article submissions and if you can contribute, please me at gm@aimsurveyors.com.au.

Shipshape September 2025

Articles:

1_From the Bridge

2_The CEO's Desk

3_2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

4_AIMS training update

5_Institute of Surveyors NSW seminar

6_Key developments from recent IMO sessions on maritime safety

7_Failings around known and avoidable risks identified in Maritime NZ prosecution of stevedoring company

8_Ageing fleet driving increase in incidents

9_Beyond the Horizon Report on AI

10_Balancing fire protection and environmental stewardship in Australia’s maritime industry

11_Tail shaft surveys – what keeps a ship’s propulsion system running smoothly

12_Let’s talk about keels

13_Not all pipelines on ships created equal

14_Revolutionising draft surveys: DRFT MRKS app now available for free download

15_Decoding the young generation of seafarers

Regards, Dr Eric Perez
CEO AIMS