1986 to Present -- Master Marine Surveyor - inspecting and surveying wood, fiberglass, steel, aluminum and ferrocement pleasure yachts, commercial passenger vessels and commercial fishing vessels. I conduct steel and aluminum hull ultra-sounding, corrosion and osmosis analysis, engine fluid spectrometric analysis, compression testing, marine consultation and a full set of computer diagnostics. I have the extensive background in pre-purchase and financial surveys, insurance appraisals, adjusting, bank/estate and tax donation appraisals.
1978 to 1986 -- Marine Sales - electronic equipment sales and installation. I practiced yacht repair, yacht maintenance, commissioning and delivery of boats and yachts to New England coastal marinas by water and over land via fifth wheel hydraulic trailer and related equipment. I demonstrated the proper use and sales of hydraulic trailers used for transporting yachts over the road and within the marinas for Sea & Land Design Company.
1970 -- Graduated From The College Preparatory Program
1971 -- Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Credited in Military Law, Celestial Navigation, Rules of the Road Navigation, Cargo Handling and Western Civilization
1973 -- Northeastern University Law Enforcement program at Lynn English extension. Studied Administrative Justice, Evidence, Evidence & Courtroom Procedure Interview and Interrogation
1993 -- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Harbormaster Marine Law Enforcement Training
1996 -- New England Institute of Technology Marine Diesel Maintenance / Troubleshooting
Ongoing -- Annual Certification & Accrediting Seminars, Standards and Re-Certification Updating.
Accumulative Marine Surveying Education & Continued Education Credits
United States Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown, VA - Marine Inspection & Investigations School.
The first Marine Surveyor in the United States to be accepted by the National Marine Bankers Association.
NAVTECH/U.S. Surveyors Association
American Registry Marine Surveyors, Charter Member
International Institute of Marine Surveying
International Registry of Marine Surveyors
Canadian Association of Certified Marine Surveyors
National Marine Bankers Association
Yacht Brokers Association of America
Society of Accredited Maritime Professionals
Association of Marine Technicians, Gold Member
Cape Cod Marine Trades Association
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Massachusetts Marine Educators
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology Master Standards Compliance Specialist
American Boat and Yacht Council
Propeller Club of the U.S. Port Of Boston
TASA registered Marine Expert Witness/Litigation Support
BOAT/US Speakers Bureau
U.S.S.A. Certified Commercial Vessel Safety Examiner/Inspector
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety USCG Title 46 CFR EXAMINER - USCG Sector Boston
United States Government Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
NMFS Commercial Vessel Operators Permit.
Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate.
CDL Class-B commercial drivers license with air-brake endorsement.
Maritime Consortium random alcohol & drug testing.
Nahant Dory Club, Fleet Captain
Circle Yacht Club, Vice Commodore
