Find Marine Surveyor Pros in Ashby

SINCE 1988 Surveying and Consulting

Serving all of New England, Cape Cod and the Islands

Surveys for: Pre-purchase, Insurance, Yacht Valuation

Any type of vessels: Pleasure Craft, Sail and Power

Adjusting for Damages, Marine Investigations, Cargo Claims

Welcome to Black Cat Marine! We are located in northeast Massachusetts and specialize in vessel condition surveys, loss surveys and all types of marine theft investigations throughout New England and the surrounding area.

We also offer boat-handling training and yacht delivery throughout the entire east coast of the United States.

Prospective boat buyers:

A vessel condition survey is the best way to avoid buying a "lemon".

John McDonough has been surveying vessels professionally since 1995, and became Accredited with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors in 1999, Member # 602. Prior to Surveying vessels John worked in Boat Yards from Kittery Maine, to Ft Lauderdale, Florida as a diesel repair technician. John held a 100Ton US Coast Guard Masters License for decades with a tow and sail endorsement, now retired. John has spent years on the water, delivering vessels from the Caribbean to the East Coast, Maine to Florida, South America to North Africa, and the Intercoastal waterway, wintering in the Bahamas for the past two years. This experience is very useful in helping you decide what type of vessel suits you for your intended purpose. Our survey recommendations are based upon US Coast Guard Regulations, National Fire Protection 302, Code of Federal Regulations 33CFR and Voluntary Standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council.

Kesner Yacht Survey is an accredited marine surveying company located in Danville, NH. We are members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact Kesner Yacht Survey to get your marine survey scheduled.

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.

With over 30 years of boating experience and a background in gasoline and diesel mechanics Capt. Scott has the knowledge to give you an honest and transparent evaluation of a vessel. He is a licensed USCG Captain and has delivered vessels up and down the coast. He is a Master Marine Surveyor with USSA (United States Surveyors Association) Member #91120. He also holds certificates and certifications in Accident and Fraud Investigations from ABYC and USSA.

He has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and has conducted hundreds of criminal investigations. Capt. Scott conducts in depth investigations of marine accidents, claims, and fraud. As a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and certified to practice in the First United States Federal District Court, Capt Scott carries a unique set of skills and experience in conducting investigations.

Offshore Marine Group's primary purpose is to give clients a fair and transparent evaluation of a vessel and the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.

Stephen Craft is an accredited marine surveying company located in Haverhill, MA. We are members of the US Serveyors Association. Contact Stephen Craft to get your marine survey scheduled.

Accurate Marine Surveyors, LLC is New England’s premier marine surveying company producing survey reports of the highest quality and caliber. Captain Christian Andrews is a member of Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) as a Accredited Marine Surveyor (No. 1419) and has received his certification in the Yacht and Small Craft Survey Program at the highly regarded Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart Florida. Christian is a Certified Technician and Member of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and holds a United States Coast Guard Master Mariner’s License.

Christian has years of experience working in and around both recreational and commercial marine industries. From working at marinas and yacht yards on the North Shore to Cape Cod, to working under his Captains License on research vessels in Falmouth and on harbor dredging projects in various ports throughout Massachusetts and even working for multiple marine law enforcement agencies, Christian has continuously developed his knowledge, passion and understanding of boats and the waters they operate in.

Burton Robson has 30 years of marine experience as a Captain, Marine Tech and Compliance Consultant:

- Insured Accredited Marine Surveyor in good standing with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS).

- Certified Advisor in Marine Systems, Electrical Standards and Corrosion Standards with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

- Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).



Active throughout New England, Capt Robson's clients include individual boat buyers, leading yacht buyer brokers and industry organizations including the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.



Captain Burton Robson holds a USCG 100-ton Mariner Credential with STCW Certification and is a US Coast Guard Approved Captain Instructor & Examiner with the Atlantic Captains Academy. He is the Lead Captain Certification Instructor for Boston Harbor Cruises, the nation's largest privately held passenger vessel company. Other clients include major Yacht Clubs, the Newport Naval Base, Bass Pro at Foxboro Patriot Place and Vineyard Wind, USA's first major offshore windgen project.

Atlantic & Pacific Marine Consultants, Inc.
is a full-service marine surveying firm specializing in marine claims handling, and related marine surveying services. The firm’s principle marine surveyor has extensive practical marine management and vessel operational experience. We provide clients with advice ranging from vessel, marina, and boatyard operations, underwriting risk, damage assessment, repair recommendations and their related costs. Our technical capabilities, attention to detail, and responsiveness to our clients needs, enable us to address a wide variety of issues that emerge in all types of insurance and marine-related activities.
Our services are built upon decades of operational experience with commercial and recreation vessels up to 100'. Our principle surveyor is a fully licensed USCG 100-ton master, and is a accredited member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS/AMS), the American Boat and Yacht Council, and the National Fire Protection Association. Our thorough, timely reports are accepted nationwide by leading marine insurers and banks.
We strive to be an accessible client resource, with prompt and effective assistance. We value the importance of building working relationships with insurance and marine industry professionals. Building these relationships has helped us become a respected marine consulting service, one you can depend on when assistance is needed in the Northeast.
Our credentialed surveyors, with offices in Gloucester, MA and East Boothbay, ME, allow us to serve the marine industry across the entire Northeastern US. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from hull and P&I casualty investigations, condition and value surveys, appraisals of marine equipment, and expert maritime witness testimony for the legal profession. We are also available to provide customized services to fulfill special requirements for underwriting risk, or addressing any unique situation or need that may arise.
Our clients include insurance underwriters, vessel owners, waterfront property and business owners, marine construction contractors, banks and other financial institutions, marinas, boatyards and investors. Over the years our projects have ranged from damage assessment of outboard boats, to multi-million-dollar losses by storm or fire.
We have a well-earned reputation for working closely with vessel and property owners, insurance adjusters, boatyard/marina service managers, technicians, contractors, and in cases where required, state and federal agency representatives in order to resolve losses and address issues in a timely manner that result in the best interests of our valued clients.