The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMSŽ)

Marine Surveys - The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors

Society of Accredited

Marine Surveyors, Inc.Ž

History and Philosophy

The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors has its roots in the International Maritime Technical Institute Conference held in Brunswick, Maine during the latter part of 1986. Most of the participants expressed a desire to belong to a professional society of Marine Surveyors who would have a different purpose and outlook than found in the existing professional organizations of the day. Among the participants were the late Jim Robbins of C.A. Hansen Corporation and the late Fred Lowe, formerly, Instructor of Marine Surveying at the Chapman School of Seamanship, Stuart, Florida.

Jim Robbins and Fred Lowe founded the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors during the early part of 1987 and enlisted the late Michael Strocchi of Strocchi & Co. to join them on the original Board of Directors. A carefully chosen cadre of fifty (50) Charter Members was solicited to be the foundation of the organization. Over the next 18 months and three national meetings, the organization of SAMSŽ was put into place. The Society headquarters was moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where it continues to provide services to its members.

SAMSŽ 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 AMSŽ. There is, through the Surveyor Associate program, the opportunity for less experienced members to participate in SAMSŽ 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.

Accredited Marine Surveyors are expected to follow a course of continuing education to maintain their accreditation. Members are guided by a code of ethics and are encouraged to participate in other organizations relative to the marine field.

SAMSŽ intends a controlled growth. Our organization is actively seeking skilled professionals who have a need to achieve and maintain a standard of excellence in their profession.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMSŽ) shall have three (3) primary classes of memberships:

Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMSŽ)
Surveyor Associate (SA)
Affiliate Member (AFF)

The Board of Directors shall have freedom to establish additional designations pertaining to areas of specialization with these three (3) classes. Qualifications for membership and rights of members in each class shall be as follows:

ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORŽ:
1. Candidates must be currently practicing marine surveyors with at least five (5) years surveying experience, accumulated within the past ten (10) years, in the field of expertise which accreditation is desired. Credit of up to three (3) years of the five (5) years required may be granted for related marine experience. Acceptability of related marine experience shall be determined by the membership committee and/or Board of Directors.

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 (SAMSŽ).

3. Candidates must complete an application form, supply a complete resume and submit for review a number of surveys as may be required by the Membership Committee.

4. Candidates must successfully complete a written exam on their selected field of accreditation as prescribed by the Testing Committee and conducted by that Committee or their designated representative. Cost related to administration of said examination shall be born by the candidates. Examinations will be reviewed by the Testing Committee and submitted to the Membership Committee.

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

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 (SAMSŽ).

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' (SAMSŽ) 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 (SAMSŽ).

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SPECIALIZATION DESIGNATIONS SPECIALIZATION DESIGNATIONS APPLY ONLY TO AMSŽ MEMBERS.

Y, SC - Yachts, Small Craft:
An AMSŽ member who has acquired at least five years of professional surveying experience on yachts and/or small commercial vessels up to 200 Gross Domestic Registered Tons, (500 ITC), and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Yachts and Small Craft examination.

H&M - Hull and Machinery:
An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in conducting surveys of commercial vessels for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Hull and Machinery examination. A member who holds an Unlimited Merchant Mariners license for Third Mate, Third Engineer or higher category is considered to have met the examination requirements.

C - Cargo:
An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of the loading, unloading, inspection and shipment of cargo on merchant vessels for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Cargo examination. A member who holds an Unlimited Merchant Mariners license for Third Mate, Third Engineer or higher category is considered to have met the examination requirements.

E - Engines:
An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of marine engines, of 500 hp or greater, for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Engine examination.

FV - Fishing Vessel:
An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of commercial fishing vessels for five of the last ten years, and attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Fishing Vessel examination.

T & B - Tug and Barge:
An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of tugs, barges, and trips and tows for five of the last ten years and attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Tug and Barge Test.

The Specialization Designations listed above indicate the areas of the Surveyor's experience. The listing of these designations is provided solely to guide users of this roster in their selection of a SAMSŽ surveyor, and is not intended to certify or imply the certification of competence of individual members.

Honorary Designator: The honorary designator Senior Marine Surveyor (AMSŽ-SMS) is reserved for Accredited Marine Surveyors who have made significant long term contributions to the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors and who have documented active participation in the profession of marine surveying for at least 20 years. Designees must be nominated by two past presidents and be approved by SAMSŽ Board of Directors. The designator must be displayed as AMSŽ-SMS in all advertising.

The acceptance of and the responsibility for satisfactory performance of assignments rests solely with the individual member. Neither the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Inc.Ž, nor any of its officers, directors, committee chairpersons nor employees assume any responsibility concerning misrepresentations, errors in judgment or negligence on a part of an individual member of the Society

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SPECIALIZATION DESIGNATIONS SPECIALIZATION DESIGNATIONS APPLY ONLY TO AMSŽ MEMBERS.
Y, SC - Yachts, Small Craft: An AMSŽ member who has acquired at least five years of professional surveying experience on yachts and/or small commercial vessels up to 200 Gross Domestic Registered Tons, (500 ITC), and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Yachts and Small Craft examination.
H&M - Hull and Machinery: An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in conducting surveys of commercial vessels for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Hull and Machinery examination. A member who holds an Unlimited Merchant Mariners license for Third Mate, Third Engineer or higher category is considered to have met the examination requirements.
C - Cargo: An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of the loading, unloading, inspection and shipment of cargo on merchant vessels for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Cargo examination. A member who holds an Unlimited Merchant Mariners license for Third Mate, Third Engineer or higher category is considered to have met the examination requirements.
E - Engines: An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of marine engines, of 500 hp or greater, for five of the last ten years and has attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Engine examination.
FV - Fishing Vessel: An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of commercial fishing vessels for five of the last ten years, and attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Fishing Vessel examination.
T & B - Tug and Barge: An AMSŽ member who has actively engaged in performing surveys of tugs, barges, and trips and tows for five of the last ten years and attained a passing grade on the SAMSŽ Tug and Barge Test.

If you do not see a navigation frame on the left, Click here.	Click Here To Contact SAMS HQ

This website has been hosted and maintained for SAMSŽ since 1997 by Don Robertson - Webmaster, (905) 566-0000, Fax: (905) 566-1441. Feel free to contact him anytime to find out how he can help you with a web site.