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Marine Surveys contacts and professional bodies.

The International Institute of Marine Surveyors is an independent, non-political organisation.

The membership of which is open to Qualified Mariners, Cargo Surveyors and other Marine Consultants from any country in the world, plus individuals who with their specialist knowledge, experience or skills the Institute considers will contribute to and enhance the aims and objectives of the Institute.

The Institute aims to advance the reputation of International Marine Surveying and its associated aspects by means of regular publications and public meetings.

The International Institute of Marine Surveying

3 Stone Lane

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 1SS

United Kingdom

 Telephone +44 (0)23 9258 8000

Facsimile +44 (0)23 9258 8002

Email iims@compuserve.com

Website www.iims.org.uk

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The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) is a non-profit organization that certifies marine surveyors and provides continuing education opportunities. NAMS’ membership is international and, once certified, its members carry the NAMS-Certified Marine Surveyor (NAMS-CMS) designation after their names.

From recreational boats to commercial ships, NAMS members survey new and used vessels to determine their condition and value. NAMS members also survey cargo, machinery, docks, wharfs, marinas, and handling equipment related to the marine industry. NAMS members routinely investigate marine claims and act as expert trial witnesses.

Wherever there’s an active recreational or commercial marine community, you’ll find a NAMS member ready to assist you.

The National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc.

P.O.Box 9306

Chesapeake

Virginia 23321-9306

United States of America  Telephone 1-800-822-6267 or 1-757-638-9638

Facsimile 1-757-638-9639

Email NationalOffice@nams-cms.org

Website www.nams-cms.org

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The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional society whose members who are involved in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of ships, boats and marine structures in over 90 countries. Through its international membership, publications and conferences, RINA provides a link between industry, universities and maritime organisations world-wide.

Membership provides a professional qualification which is internationally recognised as demonstrating the achievement of the highest standards of professional competence and integrity. Membership also provides access to up-to-date information of developments in the maritime industry though the Institution’s technical publications, conferences and training courses. All members are bound by the Institution’s Code of Professional Conduct, which requires them to maintain their professional competence and only to undertake work which they are competent to perform.

The Chief Executive

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects

10 Upper Belgrave Street

London

SW1X 8BQ

United Kingdom

 Telephone +44 (0)20 7235 4622

Facsimile +44 (0)20 7259 5912

Email hq@rina.org.uk

Website www.rina.org.uk

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SAMS® is intended to be an organization of Professional Marine Surveyors who have come together to promote the good image and general well being of their chosen profession.   Accredited Marine Surveyor members are surveyors who have accumulated time in the profession, and have proven the technical skills necessary for designation as AMS®.   There is, through the Surveyor Associate program, the opportunity for less experienced members to participate in SAMS® and hone their skills under the tutelage of Accredited Marine Surveyors in their local area.  Affiliate members, who benefit from the association with the Society's members, are professionals, corporations, and organizations active in the marine field.

The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc

4605 Cardinal Boulevard

Jacksonville

Florida 32210

United States of America

 Telephone 1-800-344-9077

Facsimile 1-904-388-3958

Email SAMSHQ@aol.com

Website www.marinesurvey.org

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The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors (SCMS) was founded in 1920 to provide a central organization for Consulting Marine Engineers, Naval Architects and Ship Surveyors.

Membership is open to experienced and established professionals who are committed to the pursuit of excellence in the execution of their professional expertise.

The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors

202 Lambeth Road,

London

SE1 7JW  Telephone +(44) 20 7261 0869

Facsimile +(44) 20 7261 0871

Email sec@scmshq.org

Website www.scmshq.org

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The Small Ships Group (SSG) maintains a register of Small Ship Surveyor members who have proven their competence and commitment to small ship surveying through a Professional Review process.

The SSG is a specialist interest group of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) for members working or intending to work in the field of research design and construction, surveying and consultancy, operation and maintenance with marine vessels of all descriptions generally of length less than 50 metres or under 500 tons gross.

Small Ships Group

80, Coleman Street

London

EC2R 5BJ

United Kingdom

 Telephone +44 (0)20 7382 2600

Facsimile +44 (0)20 7382 2670

Email ssg@imarest.org

Website www.smallshipsgroup.org

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The Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors’ Association is the only UK based Professional Association for Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors. It incorporates the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) and the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA). The Association was originally formed in 1912. Membership is on an individual basis, and Members are usually admitted as Affiliates, and Surveyors/Designers may not advertise using the logo or letters until they have been up-graded to become an Associate. There are further categories of Full, Fellow and Honorary, which is given for exceptional services to the Association. We have members overseas, and many UK based members undertake work overseas.

By using YBDSA Members you are assured that they are professional, experienced and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association

The Glass Works

Penns Road

Petersfield

GU32 2EW

United Kingdom

 Telephone +44 (0)17 3071 0425

Facsimile +44 (0)17 3071 0423

Email info@ybdsa.co.uk

Website www.ybdsa.co.uk