Become a Maritime NZ-Recognized Marine Surveyor

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

The IIMS New Zealand Regional Site focuses on providing:
  • A searchable directory of IIMS member marine surveyors throughout New Zealand serving the small craft and commercial shipping sectors
  • Forthcoming local and international events and essential information for IIMS members in New Zealand
  • 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

Read more about us

Join NZ’s Top Marine Surveyor Network

IIMS Membership

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

Maritime NZ-Compliant Surveyor Courses

IIMS Education

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

NZ Marine Surveyor ebooks, guides and videos

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.

View educational resources
NZQA-Approved Marine Surveyor Certifications

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.

Explore our courses

Reports & Bulletins

Download official publications of the International Institute of Marine Surveying.

Safety and Loss Prevention briefing for IIMS NZ Marine Surveyors

Issue: December 2024

Report Magazine for IIMS NZ Marine Surveyors

Issue: March 2025

News bulletin for IIMS USA Marine Surveyors

Issue: April 2025

Latest Events

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

Marine Surveyors, P&I Clubs, and Loss Prevention: Collaboration for Safer Seas

13/05/2025 - All Day
Thomas Miller & Co Ltd
90 Fenchurch Street
London

Report Writing Online Seminar May 2025

15/05/2025 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


IIMS AGM 2025

03/06/2025 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm


View all events
2024 NZ Marine Surveyor Workshops

Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show

15/05/2025 - 18/05/2025

2024 NZ Marine Surveyor Workshops

Latest Instagram Posts

Marine Surveyor Certification NZ | IIMS Accredited Training
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.