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Each year, the Association, in conjunction with its annual meeting, sponsors a three-day training seminar that is open to all members and to all interested law enforcement officers, insurance investigators, surveyors, and Coast Guard officials. These seminars normally cover the various aspects of marine theft and fraud, boating accidents, and very specific investigative techniques to assist investigators in their investigations.

Examples of topics normally covered:

  • HIN formats: raising, tracing, and lifting HINs
  • Trailer serial numbers, outboard and inboard serial numbers, and vessel identification numbers
  • Bank and insurance fraud investigations
  • Fire/arson investigations
  • Updates on the status of NCIC 2000 and VIDS
  • Updates on changes to Coast Guard regulations and policies.


IAMI also offers testing for two certifications: Certified Marine Investigator (CMI) and Certified Marine Fire Investigator (CMFI). To learn more about these programs, please read the information on the website and the qualifications.

Feb 22 - 26, 2025 (EST)

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The Campbell House Lexington
1375 S Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky
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Early Conference Registration

You must be a member to attend. Non-Members, please apply first. The price will increase to $500.00 on January 1, 2025. The registration fee includes access to classes, the president's reception, the banquet, and the networking suite.

Member Price $400

Accommodations

Hotel Information/Reservations


We will be staying at The Campbell House Lexington by Hilton.  


The Campbell House:

Phone #:           1-859-255-4281

Rate: $129.00 Single/Double (Traditional) Plus tax/fees

Group Code: Use Link Above

Parking Daily:       Free

Breakfast: Not Included


It is very important to book using a link or group code as we have to guarantee a certain # of rooms, and it only counts by using these means.


Hotel Information:

The Campbell House

1375 S Broadway

Lexington, KY 40504


Things To Do.....

  • Bourbon Trail
  • Lexington Arts
  • Red River Gorge

 

 

Area Airport Information:

Blue Grass Airport(LEX)

Distance From Property: 4.5 Miles

Phone Number: +(859) 425-3100

Visit Airport Website​

Hotel Airport Shuttle: This hotel does not provide a shuttle service.

Transportation: Private, Uber, Lyft


Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport (SDF)

Distance From Property: 75 Miles

Phone Number: +(502) 368-6524

Visit Airport Website​

Hotel Airport Shuttle: This hotel does not provide a shuttle service.

Transportation: Private, Rental

Agenda

Subject to Change

(Updated 11/21/2024)

If you want a paper copy, a PDF version is available at the bottom of this page for download and print.

  • Registration
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PMEarly Registration
    Early Registration
  • Registration
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration
    CMI
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AMCMI-Federal Carriage
    This session will focus on the equipment requirements, inspection of, and acceptable standards for equipment carried aboard U. S. recreational vessels.

    Seth Wagner

    State Program Coordinator at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLunch
    Provided by Total Vessel Solutions at the Hotel.
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PMCMI - HIN 101/ HIN Restoration

    Patrick Carron

    Marine Conservation Officer at Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)

    Caroline Mantel

    Director of Business Development at Boat History Report

    Tony Spires

    Lieutenant at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)

    2:00 PM - 2:15 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    2:15 PM - 4:15 PMCMI - Insurance Fraud 101

    Brooke Leitch

    Assistant Vice President of Claims and General Manager at Tower Hill Insurance Group

    Kerry McCook, CMI

    Supervisor, Boat Liability and Litigation at Geico

    CMFI
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AMCMFI - Insurance, Legal and Ethics

    Jonathan Dunleavy

    Attorney/Partner at Wilson Elser

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLunch
    Provided by Total Vessel Solutions at the Hotel.
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PMCMFI - Cooking Heating Appliances

    Michael Hunter, CMI

    Principle Surveyor & Investigator at Hunter Consulting & Survey

    James Cote

    Owner at Cote Marine LLC

    2:00 PM - 2:15 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    2:15 PM - 4:15 PMCMFI - Cargo & Shipping Fires

    Glen Lawson, CMI, CFEI, CVFI, CMFI, CMI Instructor

    Principal Forensic Fire Specialist at Southern Forensic Services, LLC

    Robert Collins

    Lieutenant/EMT and Fire/Arson Investigator at Normal IL Fire Department

    President's Reception
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PMPresident's Reception
    TBD
  • Opening Ceremony
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AMOpening Ceremony
    9:30 AM - 9:45 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    9:45 AM - 12:45 PMInvestigators and Law Enforcement on the Stand

    Caren Cambre

    Attorney/Professor

    12:45 PM - 1:45 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    1:45 PM - 2:45 PMInvestigators and Law Enforcement on the Stand

    Caren Cambre

    Attorney/Professor

    2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PMInvestigators and Law Enforcement on the Stand

    Caren Cambre

    Attorney/Professor

    Registration
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PMRegistration
  • Room 1
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMLightning vs Power Surge
    The electrifying facts about lightning and how it can affect boats and your inspection. We’ll discuss the science behind lightning, how a lightning strike can be hard to identify plus the obvious, research tools for lightning strikes and the surveyor’s role in loss and damage investigations. We will also hear from a prominent marine electrical/systems expert about how lightning affects onboard systems – from new to old and how to manage and mitigate damage.

    James Cote

    Owner at Cote Marine LLC

    Doug Aling

    Marine Surveyor at Pilot Marine

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMAccident Investigation Part 1: Know Before You Go
    The investigation and reconstruction of a marine-related accident is a process involving many aspects: from review of the physical evidence, to knowing how to approach the scene, gathering evidence and conducting witnesses interviews, to utilizing the scientific method to analyze the case in order to prepare a report for your client, be it an agency, insurance carrier, or other involved parties. This three-part series will take you through these steps, with hands-on investigation of physical evidence from a vessel collision, to documenting and analyzing the evidence to the final review with input from marine surveyors, admiralty attorneys, and first responders.

    Daniel Rutherford

    Director of Claims and Risk Management at Maritime Program Group

    Casey Matthews

    Marine Manager at Markel Services Incorporated

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    1:15 PM - 3:15 PMAccident Investigation Part 2: Evidence Cannot Lie, Physical Inspection
    The investigation and reconstruction of a marine-related accident is a process involving many aspects: from review of the physical evidence, to knowing how to approach the scene, gathering evidence and conducting witnesses interviews, to utilizing the scientific method to analyze the case in order to prepare a report for your client, be it an agency, insurance carrier, or other involved parties. This three-part series will take you through these steps, with hands-on investigation of physical evidence from a vessel collision, to documenting and analyzing the evidence to the final review with input from marine surveyors, admiralty attorneys, and first responders.

    Mackenzie (“Mac”) Hannon

    Maritime Enforcement Specialist at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    Matt Majors

    Lieutenant Colonel at TWRA - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

    Jason Harris

    Partner at Farrell Smith O'Connell

    3:15 PM - 3:30 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PMAccident Investigation Part 3: It’s in the Details Prep, report writing, trial, experts Panel
    The investigation and reconstruction of a marine-related accident is a process involving many aspects: from review of the physical evidence, to knowing how to approach the scene, gathering evidence and conducting witnesses interviews, to utilizing the scientific method to analyze the case in order to prepare a report for your client, be it an agency, insurance carrier, or other involved parties. This three-part series will take you through these steps, with hands-on investigation of physical evidence from a vessel collision, to documenting and analyzing the evidence to the final review with input from marine surveyors, admiralty attorneys, and first responders.

    Mackenzie (“Mac”) Hannon

    Maritime Enforcement Specialist at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    Matt Majors

    Lieutenant Colonel at TWRA - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

    Jason Harris

    Partner at Farrell Smith O'Connell

    Casey Matthews

    Marine Manager at Markel Services Incorporated

    Daniel Rutherford

    Director of Claims and Risk Management at Maritime Program Group

    Room 2
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMPersonal Watercraft Fraud
    The course will provide red flags for cloned watercraft and assist in identifying the difference in makes and models of PWCs and tips for detection and what to look for. Thefts of PWCs being stolen & subsequently cloned are a statewide problem.

    Michael Haney

    Captain at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC)

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMMarine Theft and Trends
    This course will discuss the current theft trends in Florida and beyond. We will discuss past cases, success stories and the importance of sharing and networking on all levels from Law enforcement to our private sector partners and overview of the MVWC task force creation.

    Nancy Alvarez

    Investigator at Monroe County Sheriff's Office

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    1:15 PM - 3:15 PMCombatting Illegal Charters
    Defining proper Passenger for Hire Operations, Bareboat Charters, Notable Cases, Statistics, and Q&A session

    Jesus Porrata

    Lead Marine Investigator and Chief at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    Alvaro Ferrando

    United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    3:15 PM - 3:30 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PMMarine Theft Workshop- Bringing the Training Home
    This is a certification course that enables law enforcement officers to bring IAMI Marine training home to their agency. The student will receive a pre-packaged training kit on Marine Theft, Identification, and Recovery. The training kit includes lesson plans, text, PowerPoint slides and handouts. The officer can use this kit to instruct Marine Theft, Identification, and Recovery training upon request to other agencies and/or at In-service training. In addition, this course will give law enforcement officers tips on delivery and some instructor techniques.

    Chris Castelli, CMI

    1st Vice President at IAMI

    Shawn Elmore

    Corporal at Georgia Department of Natural Resources

    Room 3
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMCMFI – Part 1: Explosions

    Glen Lawson, CMI, CFEI, CVFI, CMFI, CMI Instructor

    Principal Forensic Fire Specialist at Southern Forensic Services, LLC

    Robert Collins

    Lieutenant/EMT and Fire/Arson Investigator at Normal IL Fire Department

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMCMFI – Part 2: Explosions

    Glen Lawson, CMI, CFEI, CVFI, CMFI, CMI Instructor

    Principal Forensic Fire Specialist at Southern Forensic Services, LLC

    Robert Collins

    Lieutenant/EMT and Fire/Arson Investigator at Normal IL Fire Department

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    1:15 PM - 3:15 PMCMFI –Part 1 : Complex Marine Fires

    Revel Boulon

    Yacht Practice Leader | Senior Surveyor Marine | Adjuster at Sedgwick

    Bill Nolan

    Owner at Fire Origin & Cause Unlimited Services, Inc.

    3:15 PM - 3:30 PMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PMCMFI – Part 2: Complex Marine Fires

    Revel Boulon

    Yacht Practice Leader | Senior Surveyor Marine | Adjuster at Sedgwick

    Bill Nolan

    Owner at Fire Origin & Cause Unlimited Services, Inc.

  • Room 1
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMScience Behind Mechanical Part 1: Failure Analysis
    The science behind mechanical failures.

    Thomas Marek

    Special Lines Claims at Progressive

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMDeep Dive Practical Part 2: Application
    Deep dive into the practical applications of failure analysis.

    Thomas Marek

    Special Lines Claims at Progressive

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    Room 2
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMUSCG Investigative Services Overview and Case Study
    The U.S. Coast Guard’s role in complex maritime crimes. Will provide an overview of violations of captain of the port orders, pollution, manslaughter, merchant mariner fraud, and financial crimes involving the maritime community

    Caleb King

    Supervisory Special Agent at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMNICB and ISO Claim Search Overview
    This presentation will cover who the National Insurance Crime Bureau is, and how we assist local law enforcement and insurance member companies in their investigations in fraud and theft. The presentation will follow how NICB agents and those with access to Claimsearch ISO uses the database to assist in their investigations using common searches and Secondary HIN information.

    Todd Blair

    Special Agent at National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    On Your Own
    Room 3
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AMCMFI – Lithium Ion Batteries

    James Cote

    Owner at Cote Marine LLC

    Chris Silman

    Sr. Fire Investigator at S-E-A

    10:00 AM - 10:15 AMBreak
    Snacks Provided in Exhibitor Hall
    10:15 AM - 12:15 PMCMFI – Engine & Exhaust Systems

    Michael Hunter, CMI

    Principle Surveyor & Investigator at Hunter Consulting & Survey

    John Palcher

    Marine Surveyor/Fire Investigator at Palcher Marine Consultants Inc.

    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch On Your Own
    AGM/Business Meeting
    1:15 PM - 3:00 PMAGM/Business Meeting
    This is for members to hear updates on IAMI as well as vote on any CBL changes and your new Board.
    CMI/CMFI Testing
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PMCMI/CMFI Testing
    Good Luck

Exhibitors

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  • Cooper Capital Specialty Salvage, LLC

  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

  • Fluid Watercraft

  • Forensic Investigation Research Experts

  • Boat History Report

  • NASBLA

  • SAMS

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Life Proof Boats by IMS

Speakers

  • Doug Aling (Marine Surveyor at Pilot Marine)

    Doug Aling

    Marine Surveyor at Pilot Marine

  • Nancy Alvarez (Investigator at Monroe County Sheriff's Office)

    Nancy Alvarez

    Investigator at Monroe County Sheriff's Office

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  • Todd Blair (Special Agent at National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB))

    Todd Blair

    Special Agent at National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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  • Revel Boulon (Yacht Practice Leader | Senior Surveyor Marine | Adjuster at Sedgwick)

    Revel Boulon

    Yacht Practice Leader | Senior Surveyor Marine | Adjuster at Sedgwick

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  • Caren Cambre (Attorney/Professor)

    Caren Cambre

    Attorney/Professor

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  • Patrick Carron (Marine Conservation Officer at Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR))

    Patrick Carron

    Marine Conservation Officer at Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)

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  • Chris Castelli, CMI (1st Vice President at IAMI)

    Chris Castelli, CMI

    1st Vice President at IAMI

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  • Robert Collins (Lieutenant/EMT and Fire/Arson Investigator at Normal IL Fire Department)

    Robert Collins

    Lieutenant/EMT and Fire/Arson Investigator at Normal IL Fire Department

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  • James Cote (Owner at Cote Marine LLC)

    James Cote

    Owner at Cote Marine LLC

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  • Jonathan Dunleavy (Attorney/Partner at Wilson Elser)

    Jonathan Dunleavy

    Attorney/Partner at Wilson Elser

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  • Shawn Elmore (Corporal at Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

    Shawn Elmore

    Corporal at Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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  • Alvaro Ferrando (United States Coast Guard (USCG))

    Alvaro Ferrando

    United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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  • Michael Haney (Captain at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC))

    Michael Haney

    Captain at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC)

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  • Mackenzie (“Mac”) Hannon (Maritime Enforcement Specialist at United States Coast Guard (USCG))

    Mackenzie (“Mac”) Hannon

    Maritime Enforcement Specialist at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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  • Jason Harris (Partner at Farrell Smith O'Connell)

    Jason Harris

    Partner at Farrell Smith O'Connell

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  • Michael Hunter, CMI (Principle Surveyor & Investigator at Hunter Consulting & Survey)

    Michael Hunter, CMI

    Principle Surveyor & Investigator at Hunter Consulting & Survey

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  • Caleb King (Supervisory Special Agent at United States Coast Guard (USCG))

    Caleb King

    Supervisory Special Agent at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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  • Glen Lawson, CMI, CFEI, CVFI, CMFI, CMI Instructor (Principal Forensic Fire Specialist at Southern Forensic Services, LLC)

    Glen Lawson, CMI, CFEI, CVFI, CMFI, CMI Instructor

    Principal Forensic Fire Specialist at Southern Forensic Services, LLC

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  • Brooke Leitch (Assistant Vice President of Claims and General Manager at Tower Hill Insurance Group)

    Brooke Leitch

    Assistant Vice President of Claims and General Manager at Tower Hill Insurance Group

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  • Matt Majors (Lieutenant Colonel at TWRA - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency)

    Matt Majors

    Lieutenant Colonel at TWRA - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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  • Caroline Mantel (Director of Business Development at Boat History Report)

    Caroline Mantel

    Director of Business Development at Boat History Report

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  • Thomas Marek (Special Lines Claims at Progressive)

    Thomas Marek

    Special Lines Claims at Progressive

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  • Casey Matthews (Marine Manager at Markel Services Incorporated)

    Casey Matthews

    Marine Manager at Markel Services Incorporated

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  • Kerry McCook, CMI (Supervisor, Boat Liability and Litigation at Geico)

    Kerry McCook, CMI

    Supervisor, Boat Liability and Litigation at Geico

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  • Bill Nolan (Owner at Fire Origin & Cause Unlimited Services, Inc.)

    Bill Nolan

    Owner at Fire Origin & Cause Unlimited Services, Inc.

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  • John Palcher (Marine Surveyor/Fire Investigator at Palcher Marine Consultants Inc.)

    John Palcher

    Marine Surveyor/Fire Investigator at Palcher Marine Consultants Inc.

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  • Jesus Porrata (Lead Marine Investigator and Chief at United States Coast Guard (USCG))

    Jesus Porrata

    Lead Marine Investigator and Chief at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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  • Daniel Rutherford (Director of Claims and Risk Management at Maritime Program Group)

    Daniel Rutherford

    Director of Claims and Risk Management at Maritime Program Group

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  • Chris Silman (Sr. Fire Investigator at S-E-A)

    Chris Silman

    Sr. Fire Investigator at S-E-A

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  • Tony Spires (Lieutenant at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR))

    Tony Spires

    Lieutenant at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)

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  • Seth Wagner (State Program Coordinator at United States Coast Guard (USCG))

    Seth Wagner

    State Program Coordinator at United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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