Bob is a professionally qualified marine surveyor accredited through the International Institute of Marine Surveying in Portchester, Hampshire, England. Professional Qualifications are for Yacht & Small Craft Marine Surveying for both commercial and pleasure vessels up to 24m (80’) in length, along with professional accreditation for Hull & Machine Damage and Marine Incident Investigations for all size of vessels. Decades of seamanship, obtaining professional qualifications in Marine Surveying, and owning and safely operating a number of Canadian Registered vessels provide the backdrop for maintaining high standards within the marine surveying discipline in British Columbia’s maritime industries.
Skill Highlights
- Power/Sail and Commercial Vessel Marine Surveying
- Marine Surveying for Yachts up to 24m (80’) in length
- Steel / FRP / Aluminum Vessel Marine Surveying
- A Qualified Wooden Vessel Marine Surveyor
- Hull & Machine Damage Claims for all sizes of vessels
- Marine Incident Investigations for all sizes of vessels.
- ISPA Advanced Skipper Ocean Certification / Sail
- Transport Canada SVOP Certified for Commercial Vessel operations.
Bob is the founder, and principal marine surveyor of Ocean Marine Surveys Ltd., a company based and operating out of Garden Bay, within the Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia.
Other Credentials
- International Institute of Marine Surveying – Professional Qualification Membership No: P1489
- Retired – Professional (RFT) Association of BC Forest Professionals Registration No: 0476
- President & Chairman – Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour