Suenos Azules Marine Surveying and Consulting offers complete marine surveying of sail and power vessels, appraisals, and consultation. This company is dedicated to the highest standards in the boating industry. The South Florida area is our home territory, however we conduct surveys in throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Belize, and Costa Rica. Travel to other places can also be arranged. A variety of report formats are available.
• Pre-purchase, appraisal, insurance, damage, ultrasonic, consultation.
• Sail or power yachts.
• Report guaranteed within two business days after the survey (some exceptions may apply).
• Fully insured.
• We work weekends and most holidays.
A surveyor's goal is to find problems before they cost you money or worse! A qualified surveyor knows where to look for trouble. Do not buy without an independent expert survey and appraisal.
Something to Think About...
A thorough survey of a new or used boat puts the prospective buyer in the advantageous position of being able to bargain either price or for repair work to be done before purchase. This often amounts to thousands of dollars saved and typically more than offsets the cost of the survey. Not to mention that the information contained within the survey is invaluable to a new owner.
Mission Statement...
I do not work for brokers or sellers. As a marine surveyor I will only provide you with a non-biased report of findings on a vessel that will satisfy any underwriter or lender because I am a member and prescribe to the ethics and standards of SAMS® -Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, USPAP® -Universal Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and ABYC® -American Boat and Yacht Council. Furthermore, as a graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship, I conduct all of my marine surveys thoroughly to the standards set forth by their program.
As a Marine Surveyor I Have the Following Qualifications...
• Graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship (Yacht and Small Craft Survey Course).
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Damage & Claims Survey (Chapman School).
• ABYC® Standards Accredited.
• USPAP® Certified Appraiser.
• An active member of SAMS®, ABYC®, IAMI®, and the NFPA®.
• Florida Licensed Private Investigator (for the aid in marine related investigations).
• United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain.
• A prior member of the U.S. Coast Guard with Boarding Officer and seamanship experience.
• Achieves the required annual continuing education as required by SAMS®.
• Over 18 years of boating and sailing experience.
Recently Completed Continuing Education...
• Attended the SAMS® 2010 Annual Meeting and Educational Symposia in Fort Lauderdale, Florida which included presentations on: Inspecting Vessels to CE Standards, Cargo Theft, NMEA® Systems and Testing, Expert Witness Testimony, Personal Injury Claims (the Jones Act), Propulsion Systems in Recreational Vessels, Stability and New Coast Guard Regulations, Inspecting Refrigerated Cargo, Inspecting Sailboat Rigging, and Fire Investigations. Special Guest Speakers were Rear Admiral William D. Baumgartner of the USCG 7th District Command, Judge Maria E. Dennis of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami, Florida, and John Adey, Technical Vice President of ABYC®.
• Attended the SAMS® 2011 Gulf Region Meeting which included the USPAP® Presentation. Other presentations were: Joint Field Surveys, Valuing Pleasure Craft, Marine Asset Appraisal, and Non-Destructive Testing in Marine Surveying.
Our Ethics...
As a Marine Surveyor I prescribe to the following ethics in accordance with SAMS®
1. Strive to Enhance the Profession Of Marine Surveying
The surveyor will:
- Be competent, prompt, diligent and demonstrate respect for the survey profession. (Competence requires knowledge, skill, thoughtfulness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the assignment).
- Enjoy a favorable reputation within the local business community.
- Cooperate in developing the marine surveying profession by:
- Contributing one’s skill and knowledge to further the profession’s commitment to serving the public.
- Exchanging general information with peers and associates.
- Contributing to the work of technical societies, regulatory agencies, and specialized professional education.
2. Maintain and Enhance Their Professional Knowledge and Expertise
The surveyor will participate in continuing education as required by the rules of the Society.
3. Conduct Their Business In A Professional Manner
The surveyor will:
- Accept only assignments that can be completed with professional competence.
- Advertise only in a dignified manner, being careful to avoid misleading statements.
- Respect the confidential nature of marine surveying.
4. Maintain Independence, Integrity and Objectivity
The surveyor will:
- When representing the client: endeavor to present facts and opinions without prejudice.
- Refrain from suppressing, over-emphasizing or manipulating facts.
- Set fees based on work performed for a client and avoid any form of compensation that could be perceived as corrupting judgment.
5. Avoid Prejudice and Conflict of Interest
The surveyor will:
- Avoid assignments that would create a conflict of interest.
- Inform the client of any business connection, interest or affiliation that might influence judgment or impair the disinterested nature of a survey.
- Accept compensation from more than one source only with the full knowledge of the interested parties.
- Not make false, misleading, deceptive or unfair statements concerning member surveyors or the surveyors services, qualifications or integrity.
Suenos Azules Marine Surveying and Consulting • Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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