Guidelines
This register enables the user to select a Marine Surveyor with the confidence that they belong to a recognised Marine Surveying Organisation that has strict rules on selection and includes the following:
- Each surveyor will have been checked for his experience and knowledge
- They will have signed to say that he will work to the Organisations Code of Ethics
- They will act on behalf of his client in an independent and unbiased way
- They will work to a Code of practice
- Their Report will be an accurate record of what he has observed
- Their recommendations will be clear and precise
Recognised Organisations
The recognised organisations are displayed at the bottom of the home page and you can check on each organisation by clicking on their logo. If you have any questions about the surveyor, you may contact his organisation direct.
How to Check on the Surveyor’s Authenticity
As an additional check, ask to see the surveyor’s Identity Card, and then check it against the Register to ensure that the surveyor is approved. You can even check with the parent organisation if you are not sure.
What to Ask the Surveyor Before You Employ Them
Finally when selecting a marine surveyor, you can ask him the following questions:
What to ask the surveyor:
Confirm current membership of a recognized organization.
An estimate of the cost of the survey. Ask about expenses that may be included
Confirm the surveyor carries out your type of survey.
Enquire if the surveyor has carried out a survey on your type of vessel before.
Ask for at least two references from previous clients.
Confirm the surveyor has PI insurance cover
The timescale for carrying out survey and delivery of the report.
Warning!
Only use a surveyor who is on the Register – DO NOT use anybody else – If they are not on the Register, you cannot confirm their Authenticity.