Find Marine Surveyor Pros in Dameron

SAMS Surveyor providing Pre-purchase and Insurance Surveys for Power and Sail boats. ABYC Standards Certified. USCG 50 Ton Masters License. Survey Reports delivered within 2 days of the Survey.

Joe has been in the maritime industry for over 30 years. Starting out as a waterman from the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, moving on, as a merchant seaman and Tug captain.
Joe now holds a 200 Ton Master's license, endorsed for Towing and Auxiliary Sail upon oceans as well as able seaman unlimited.
Joe is a designated examiner and qualified assessor for towing vessels, as well as a master marine surveyor recognized by the US Surveyors Association. Joe is also a member of ABYC and an ABYC certified diesel technician.

Joe has had articles pertaining to life on the Chesapeake Bay, published in Chesapeake Style Magazine.

Phillips Services is an accredited marine surveying company located in Hudgins, VA. We are members of the US Surveyors Association and ACMS. Contact Phillips Services to get your marine survey scheduled.

Homeport Marine Surveys performs yacht, small craft, and commercial vessel survey services. Pre-Purchase Survey: This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly recommended when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel will be inspected. The survey content evaluates the overall condition of the vessel including areas such as structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, auxiliary machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics and overall maintenance in addition to an out-of-water hull inspection and a sea trial.

About The Boat Marine Surveying has been committed to the profession since 2003.



Ray Bracken is an AMS (Accredited Marine Surveyor) with SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors). SAMS is one of two internationally recognized professional marine surveying organizations dedicated to promoting the good image and general well being of our profession. SAMS accepts for membership only those professionals who have demonstrated the technical skills necessary to be accredited as Marine Surveyors in order to use the title of Accredited Marine Surveyor. Members must have a minimum of 5 years experience and must pass an examination of a SAMS testing committee in order to earn this designation.



Ray Bracken is a SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor, also a member of: American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), Boat/US Tech. Exch., National Fire Protection Association Member, American Society of Safety Engineers and is a certified instructor for the Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA), International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS).

About The Boat Marine Surveys has been in service for many years serving the Upper Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic Region as well as other areas when called upon.



Our mission is to make boat purchasing a most satisfying experience while insuring your investment​.

Anchor Marine Surveying is an accredited marine surveying company located in Annapolis, MD. We are members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact Anchor Marine Surveying to get your marine survey scheduled.

My name is Bobby Pette and I am from Annapolis, MD. My passion for boating started at a young age and I have many years of experience working on and around boats. From a family with boating in their blood I am doing what I love and helping boaters when it comes to purchasing a boat.

Delmarva Marine Survey is a marine surveying company located in Preston, MD. I am a degreed marine engineer and Surveyor Associate in the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact Delmarva Marine Survey to get your marine survey scheduled.

Richard Levy, SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor #647. Pre-purchase, condition & valuation for insurance and financing, appraisal, and damage report surveys for pleasure and work boats. Over 40 years building, maintaining, modifying, and repairing pleasure, passenger, and work boats. Member, American Boat and Yacht Council, certified in Standards and Practice.

Randy Renn has over twenty years experience as a Marine Surveyor, first working with a national surveyors group and then forming his own company. Achieved the status of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (A.M.S.) and Engine Designation (E.) from the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Full member on the International Institute of Marine Surveyors in the UK-FIIMS. Affiliate member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association. Provides inspection and investigation services throughout the United States and abroad for both individual maritime purchases and insurance investigations. Provides expert witness testimony for litigated maritime cases. As one of the few Surveyors in the country with the engine designation he has invested heavily in the latest engine diagnostic equipment and the education and training necessary to use the equipment effectively. Marine Forensic Technicians has five surveyors apprentices and has provided the training and exposure necessary for them to become accredited in the field. Randy is a member of Catastrophe Teams for maritime insurance groups. Has developed a Marina Managers Curriculum that was displayed at the IBEX Education Pavilion. Currently writes for DIY Marine Magazines as a Technical Advisor. Appointed International Liaison to the ISO for the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®.

Captain Joyce has been a member in Good Standing with ABYC since 1996.

Captain Nolen, AMS is a SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor, ABYC-Member, Boat/US Tech. Exch., National Fire Protection Association Member and Chapman graduate.

Captain Nolen, AMS is also a licensed Captain and has taken extensive courses in relations to being a better surveyor. A native Marylander, Captain Nolen has been in the area for many years serving the Upper Chesapeake and beyond.

The mission of Nolen's Marine Surveying is to make Boat purchasing a most satisfying experience while insuring your investment and safety.

“Cap’n Joyce is now an ABYC Certified Technician in both ABYC Standards & ABYC Systems.

As a member of SAMS, there is a 60 credit minimum of Continuing Education Credits for every 5 years after becoming an Accredited Marine Surveyor.
Cap’n Nolen accumulated 102 Credits for the last 5 year window which is well Above & Beyond the required Continuing Education Requirements. As a former educator herself, she takes continuing education very seriously! “The marine industry is always revolving and we must revolve with it or get lost in the other guys wake” say Cap’n Joyce.

Cap’n Joyce is now or has mentored 5 associate surveyors of which 2 have achieved AMS status with SAMS. By sharing her experience and education with fellow surveyors, she feels she is bettering the marine surveying industry and helping to keep the waterfront communities safe.

Cap’n Nolen continues to survey out of two offices; Maryland & Delaware. Now having over 24 years of experience as a full time marine surveyor, she will take care of your boat surveying and consultation needs.”