Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Inc.

The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®) Membership Roster includes close to 1000 surveyors in the United States and over 20 other countries around the world. SAMS® shall have three primary classes of membership: Accredited Marine Surveyors, Surveyor Associates, and Affiliate Members.

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Chris Small Marine Surveyors

Chris Small has been a full time Marine Surveyor since 1979 and a NAMS Certified Marine Surveyor from 1984-2021. Our company carries out a diverse range of marine survey activities.

Our daily activities include vessel surveys for insurance, pre-purchase, and valuation purposes. Marine claim investigations may involve vessel salvage (including remote locations), damage assessment, forensic investigation, repair protocol, document review, and reporting. All projects, large and small, are handled with our assurance of professionalism and integrity.

Inspecting Floating Homes

An in depth article provided by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. 
By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard

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There are some types of homes that don’t fit neatly into any category. They’re unusual, and that’s what attracts many people to them. Floating homes are one of these types.