About iimarine
iimarine is a Brisbane based company providing compass adjustment, marine survey and shipwright services. We operate in Southeast Queensland, Australia and also in Hong Kong.
Trading as Australian Compass Services we provide a magnetic compass adjustment service for all sea going vessels in the Brisbane and Gold Coast region. The service is compliant with Australian State, Commonwealth (AMSA) and international requirements (SOLAS). Click here for details
As Hong Kong Compass Services we provide a magnetic compass adjustment service for sea going vessels in the Hong Kong region. The service is compliant with the requirements of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department and SOLAS. This service is available during scheduled periodic visits to the region by our compass adjuster. Click here for details
As shipwrights, we undertake small craft refit and restoration projects, general fitting out and conversion work. As certificated marine surveyors and consultants, we are able to provide technical advice, condition reports and safety audits for recreational and commercial vessels <35 metres in length. Click here for details
We take pride in providing professional services of the same high standard that we would hope to receive ourselves. As independent marine surveyors, our impartial advice is based not only on legislative requirements but also on common sense and practical experience. It is worth bearing in mind that "minimum legal requirements" often fall short of what is effective in a real life scenario. Our client's best interests are paramount, with safety, legality and practicality uppermost in mind. We do not allow our judgement and integrity to be compromised by the commercial interests of third parties.
Principal Surveyor and Compass Adjuster, John Hall, has a career in the shipping and marine industries spanning more than 36 years, with involvement in marine surveying work commencing in Falmouth, UK, in 1994. Extensive sea going experience included service as Chief Petty Officer with the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (http://royalfleetauxiliary.com/) and Ship's Carpenter/Boatswain aboard a number of merchant vessels, before winning a Marine Society Scholarship to train as navigating officer.
With a life time of both large and small vessel operation and over 17 years of providing shipwright services, other relevant credentials and qualifications include:
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Licensed Compass Adjuster (Licence No. 8)
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All Australian States and Commonwealth Approved Compass Adjuster (Unrestricted)
- Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Approved Compass Adjuster
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Navigation Radar, ARPA and Electronic Navigation General Operational Certificate (STCW 95)
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Global Maritime Distress & Safety System General Operational Licence (ITC) (STCW 95)
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Certificated Commercial Marine Surveyor (Australian Maritime College)
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Certificated Shipwright / Ship's Joiner (Falmouth Marine Centre, UK)
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Diploma: Yacht and Boat Building (Falmouth Marine Centre, UK)
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Master Class V (Australia)
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