Our background comes from an interest in boats in general from a very young age, Mike was raised in the area of a small commercial fishing and boating community in North West England and later moving to another area famed for its marine heritage “Bristol”.
As a direct result of this, he gained the required ‘hands on’ experience, and became involved in yacht construction, refit and repairs from an early age running a successful repair yard as well as being involved with a custom yacht mast manufacturer and rigging business for over twenty years.
After leaving school a formal background in Mechanical Engineering as well as ship design and construction at Bristol Polytechnic. He attained the RYA Yachtmaster Commercial Certificate and continued to gain further marine and academic achievement which includes a Diploma in Yacht and Small Craft Surveying, Ship Valuation as well as Tonnage measurement and vessel registration.
Professional recognition of his expertise has been recognised and he has become an Accredited Surveyor, Valuer & Full Member of the “IIMS” International Institute of Marine Surveying, regarded as a high achievement in the industry. To achieve this accreditation his expertise and survey reports have been fully vetted by the association committee. and Membership of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA).
This practical background in running a vessel repair yard with the commercial experience gained whilst doing so as well as the academic background coupled with an interest in sailing and boats in general as well as restoring small craft developed standards of workmanship and the necessary integrity and professionalism for Yacht Surveying and Marine Loss Adjusting. This requires far more than theoretical knowledge of construction and repair. A firm practical knowledge of materials, their properties and applications is essential, which should be supported by a thorough understanding. There is no substitute for sound theoretical knowledge backed by well over 30 years experience. (Testimonials are available)
As members of the IIMS and Certified Marine Valuers we are required to record our CPD
(Continual Professional Development).
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