Treasure Coast & South Florida Marine Surveyor
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
Welcome to TB Marine Surveyors
Florida Marine Surveyor
Did you know that most banks and insurance companies will not recognize non-accredited surveyors? They insist on a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor before they will work with you on a loan or insure your newly purchased vessel. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
List of Services & Qualifications
- Marine surveyor
- Commercial vessel and yacht deliveries
- Captain services
- USCG 1600 GT Master
- Master of Towing Vessels
- Refit project management
- Vessel valuations
- Safety audits for Federal CFR & USCG compliance (Subchapter “M” Compliance Audits”)
Meet Captain Timothy J. Brown
Owner & operator Tim Brown has an extensive background in marine business. Also, he is an Accredited Marine Surveyor in the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS). Similarly, other qualifications include USCG Master 1600GRT/3000GT & Master of Commercial Towing vessels. Over the years we have made strong relationships with partners in the Marine Towing and Salvage business. Also, we provide services that help our partners comply with industry standards, USCG and insurance compliance and inventory control.
Over 30 Years of Marine Industry Experience
- SAMS Marine Surveyor | 2017 — present
- Tug Capt.(Commercial Marine Towing & Transportation) | 1990 — 2017
- Marine Construction
- Marine Salvage & Diving
- Demolition
- Artificial Reef Deployment
- USN Sailor of the Year FF1074 USS Harold E. Holt (Pacific Fleet)
- Persian Gulf War 1985 to 1987 USN
- Special Boat Unit 26 1987 to 1991 (Operation Just Cause)
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USN SpecWar Patrol Boat Operator PBR 1071 Panama Canal
Certifications & Credentials
Proudly Serving South Florida & The Treasure Coast
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(561) 797 – 1334
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Frequently Asked Questions
Often, a surveyor charging less than his competitors is most likely inexperienced or not fully vested in the profession. Of course, anyone can print a business card and build a website saying they are a surveyor. On the contrary, career surveyors are very qualified, members of SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) and/or NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) and are current with these organizations’ stringent educational and ethical requirements. As a result, an experienced surveyor will charge a fair price and provide a full survey of the vessel’s condition. Additionally, you are provided valuable feedback on repair options and resources.
To sum up, we can answer that by telling you the advantages that a survey provides:
- Firstly, a list of safety hazards that may endanger you and/or your family.
- Secondly, a detailed list of deficiencies that can effect the price of the vessel and/or help in your negotiating a purchase price.
- Thirdly, an insurance record of the condition of the vessel at the time of survey, which is invaluable in the case of a collision/allision, sinking or fire.
- Lastly, our marine surveys come with a formal record of condition for a future buyer.
First, we inspect every accessible area of the vessel from bow to stern. We will inspect the hull and deck structure, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. However, we do not engage in destructive testing. Therefore, we do not disassemble systems or compartments to gain access to every part of the vessel. Actually, compartments, joinery, or fixed parts are not considered “accessible” within the normal scope of an inspection. That being said, if circumstances arise in which some disassembly is required to determine the condition of a particular system, the surveyor may recommend, as part of the report, further inspection by a qualified marine technician.
Also, the report includes the surveyor’s opinion of the vessel’s fair market value, which will help you set a sale price or negotiate a purchase price.