Dedicated to excellence in marine surveying, IIMS is the leading worldwide professional body for the marine surveying profession.

The Institute provides unrivalled support, a knowledge bank and regular training for its 1,000 members in over 100 countries. IIMS delivers an award-winning, internationally recognised, distance learning Diploma for new entrant surveyors. Course modules are written and assessed by professional Surveyors. Membership of the Institute ensures surveyors are kept informed of industry developments, safety briefings and relevant news via news bulletins and quarterly magazines.

The Marine Surveying Academy Ltd, a division of IIMS, operates in niche marine related sectors such as large yacht and superyacht coatings and manages the offshore eCMID AVI accreditation scheme.