Roy Shorter, AMS, and Alan "Joe" Doman, AMS, are accredited members of S.A.M.S. a society that sets a tough entrance examination and a probationary time period before you can become a full member. It further requires as a condition of continuing membership that its surveyors gain continuing yearly educational points by attending courses, lectures, seminars, demonstrations, etc., ensuring that its members maintain their highly professional standards. A1 surveys are carried out to the mandatory standards promulgated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the authority of title 46, Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Our surveyors are members of and designated by the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) to survey all yachts and small craft including vessels over 1600 tons. A1 surveys are carried out to the mandatory standards promulgated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the authority of title 46, Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR). The voluntary standards and recommended practices developed by the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Fire Protection Association. S. O. L. A. S. and M.S.A. safety requirement surveys and representation to the classification societies are available upon request.