Marine Surveying covers a broad range of professionals who inspect for the marine industry
Marine Surveyors Are Not Required To Be Licensed By Any National or State Organization
Marine surveyors come from a broad and varied range of backgrounds and experience which may make them experts in specific fields as described below:
Yacht and Small Craft Surveyors
are experienced in and have specific knowledge of the condition, value, construction, and damage of yachts and recreational vessels which include everything from sail boats to motor yachts to jet skis to wooden classics and everything in between.
Cargo Surveyors
are experienced in and have specific knowledge of the stowage, transportation, and damage to all manner of cargo on vessels, rail, road, and air transportation modes.
Hull and Machinery Surveyors
are experienced in and have specific knowledge of the condition, value, construction, and damage of commercial vessels such as ships, tugs and barges, propulsion machinery, cranes and any other working marine assets.
Marine Warranty Surveyors
are experienced in and have specific knowledge of assessing risk by reviewing the technical and operational aspects of a marine project, the ultimate aim being the issue of a certificate of approval.
Some surveyors have specific knowledge in many broad fields, and other surveyors focus on very narrow subjects.
A marine surveyor uses their experience and knowledge to inspect and provide opinions or advice for their client.