Surveyor Associate

1. Applicants must be marine surveyors who do not yet meet qualifications for acceptance as Accredited Marine Surveyors.

2. Applicants must affirm that they will abide by the By-Laws, Code of Ethics, Standards, official decisions and amendments to such of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS®).

3. Applicants must complete an application form, provide a complete resume and submit for review survey reports prepared by the applicants from each year of experience.

4. Applicants must agree to participate in and meet all requirements of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors' (SAMS®) program of continuing education as established by the Education Committee and/or Board of Directors.

Affiliate Member:

1. Applicants must be currently operating businesses or individuals either of which must provide a product or service to the marine industry. Practicing marine surveyors are not eligible for this category.

2. Applicants must affirm that they will abide by the By-Laws, Code of Ethics, Standards, official decisions and amendments of such of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS®