The book is aimed at those wishing to become independent marine surveyors and consultants. It covers many aspects of their work with some covered in depth. It covers different types of marine survey and marine consultancy assignment including hull damage, explosions, fire, pollution, sinkings, salvage and bunker disputes. Collisions, cargo disputes, crew injury and machinery failure are also covered with several examples.

This book provides a methodical approach to the appraisal of ships within their own Class and within their trade using statistical and historical data as working tools but, most importantly, recognising the intended use of the valuation.

This book is intended to give those considering entering the marine superintendency discipline an understanding of the role of the Ship Superintendent. It is intended to introduce them to the wide range of duties and responsibilities. It is also intended for those currently in this role who may be looking for different thinking and methodologies.

13th edition Published: August 2019.

Now on sale for £28.00. - 3rd edition published July 2019.

Endeavours to pass on to the reader a sufficient knowledge to enable him to carry out efficiently a good survey of any of the usual types of boiler encountered on board ship.

This book provides an insight into the work conducted by Marine Classification Societies, their purpose, regulation and the types of surveys carried out. Much of the information in this book concerns Class Societies’ rules and regulations for the building and continued operations of merchant ships, yachts, offshore platforms and special service crafts (including military vessels) and their work carried out in marine-related industries.

This 500-page handbook provides helpful and practical advice on all aspects of marine surveying. It will be of benefit to marine surveyors, loss adjusters, underwriters, ship owners and lawyers.

The book is intended for those considering entering the marine warranty surveying discipline of marine surveying. It introduces prospective marine warranty surveyor (MWS) to the wide variety of work available.

Covers breadth and depth of the duties, knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the professional Marine Surveyor.

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Running a Marine Survey Company is essential reading for all marine surveyors who really want to know what it is like to start a business from scratch.