Are surveyors licensed?
• NO. At this time, no state or the US government licenses marine surveyors. No government agency regulates marine surveying of yachts, although in some states yacht brokers are licenced. • There are two National/International surveyors’ organizations that “certify” or “accredit” their members. For more details and to find lists of members on-line use these links : NAMS – National Association of Marine Surveyors SAMS – Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Both SAMS and NAMS require at least five years experience and give examinations which must be passed for accreditation or certification. Both require continuing education for their members. • Major insurance and finance companies maintain lists of surveyors acceptable to them.
