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The Future of Marine Survey Reports

Craig Norton, February 9 2026

Using AI as a Marine Surveyor - IIMS presentation

We recently attended the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) annual conference held at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Maryland. The event was very well attended, both in person and online, with a strong lineup of speakers covering timely and relevant topics in marine surveying.

I was invited to speak about our real-world experience putting AI into practice for report writing, and it was encouraging to see how well the topic was received. One of the highlights was watching attending surveyors immediately begin testing AI tools in practical, meaningful ways following the session.

Many thanks to the IIMS organization for their continued support and welcoming atmosphere. Special appreciation to Mike SchwarzJames Renn, and Ray Bracken for all the work that went into making this event a success. ⚓️

You can watch the video on the IIMS YouTube channel HERE.  



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Craig Norton

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