We have an excellent opportunity for you to visit International Paint Ltd in Southampton for a day dedicated to all things paint! The day will involve both classroom and practical demonstrations, covering topics such as: • The research behind paint specifications • Possible defects and their root causes • Demonstrating filling and fairing techniques • Pumps, pots and guns • Osmosis and corrosion protection

Imperative for up to date learning of relevant and pertinent topics, led by industry leading experts.
These events are an hour long webinar and CPD points will be applied.

Topics

28th October 2024 - International standards update
All ISO standards are reviewed every 5 years and updated if necessary. With multiple standards having been revised over the last few years this webinar will look at those ISO updates and what changes surveyors will see on boats built since 2022. There will be updates on the International standards for:
> Seacocks – ISO 9093
> Bilge Pumping Systems - ISO 15083
> Windows – ISO 12216
> Stability – ISO 12217 and Builders Plate – 14945 (connected)
> Fire Protection – ISO 9094

Costs

Members rate to attend is £30.00 excl. VAT per webinar.
This year, we are also opening the webinars up to non-members at a rate of £45 excl. VAT per webinar.

The YDSA Northern Forums are held twice a year, on the first Thursday in March and the first Thursday in November.

The meet usually takes place in the North East and topics cover all aspects of surveying and boats. Each meet is themed and speakers are arranged to present and discuss based on the theme. Recent themes have included:

• Electric marine propulsion and battery systems
• Small Craft LPG systems and ventilation
• Safe working practice
• The Boat Safety Scheme, past present and future

The Northern Forum is open to Members and Non-Members alike.

If you are a Coding Surveyor, this course of winter webinars is a must!
Led by industry experts covering relevant and pertinent topics.
These events are an hour long webinar and CPD points will be applied.

Topics

11th November - Surveyor responsibilities and single handed operations
Led by Ross Wombwell
Find out what you have to do as Nominated Surveyor when your client wishes to operate Single Handed. Following an internal review it has been recognised that there may be operators who are unknowingly carrying out single handed operations incorrectly putting both themselves and you at risk. This webinar will identify what your responsibilities are when coding vessels for single handed operations, what you should be checking for and what information we need from you for the checking process to progress smoothly.

13th January 2025 - Guard rail heights on decks, cockpits and flybridges
Led by Ross Wombwell
There have been a number of enquiries and discussions recently regarding the validation of guardrail heights specifically on decks, cockpits, and flybridges. With interpretations released and exemptions being sometimes unexpectedly approved find out the latest on what can be accepted, the processes to follow if they are unaligned with code text and what to do about flybridges.

Costs

Members rate to attend is £30.00 excl. VAT per webinar.
This year, we are also opening the webinars up to non-members at a rate of £45 excl. VAT per webinar.

If you are a Coding Surveyor, this course of winter webinars is a must!
Led by industry experts covering relevant and pertinent topics.
These events are an hour long webinar and CPD points will be applied.

Topics

11th November - Surveyor responsibilities and single handed operations
Led by Ross Wombwell
Find out what you have to do as Nominated Surveyor when your client wishes to operate Single Handed. Following an internal review it has been recognised that there may be operators who are unknowingly carrying out single handed operations incorrectly putting both themselves and you at risk. This webinar will identify what your responsibilities are when coding vessels for single handed operations, what you should be checking for and what information we need from you for the checking process to progress smoothly.

13th January 2025 - Guard rail heights on decks, cockpits and flybridges
Led by Ross Wombwell
There have been a number of enquiries and discussions recently regarding the validation of guardrail heights specifically on decks, cockpits, and flybridges. With interpretations released and exemptions being sometimes unexpectedly approved find out the latest on what can be accepted, the processes to follow if they are unaligned with code text and what to do about flybridges.

Costs

Members rate to attend is £30.00 excl. VAT per webinar.
This year, we are also opening the webinars up to non-members at a rate of £45 excl. VAT per webinar.

The YDSA Northern Forums are held twice a year, on the first Thursday in March and the first Thursday in November.

The meet usually takes place in the North East and topics cover all aspects of surveying and boats. Each meet is themed and speakers are arranged to present and discuss based on the theme. Recent themes have included:

• Electric marine propulsion and battery systems
• Small Craft LPG systems and ventilation
• Safe working practice
• The Boat Safety Scheme, past present and future

The Northern Forum is open to Members and Non-Members alike.

The YDSA Northern Forums are held twice a year, on the first Thursday in March and the first Thursday in November.

The meet usually takes place in the North East and topics cover all aspects of surveying and boats. Each meet is themed and speakers are arranged to present and discuss based on the theme. Recent themes have included:

• Electric marine propulsion and battery systems
• Small Craft LPG systems and ventilation
• Safe working practice
• The Boat Safety Scheme, past present and future

The Northern Forum is open to Members and Non-Members alike.