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The experience that I bring to each survey is founded upon over a decade working in the maritime industry. My early years focused around small sailboat racing along the craggy coastline of Casco Bay and Harpswell Maine. This exposure to sailing led into experiences as a youth sailing program director, marina work, and volunteer work restoring a 67 foot historic wooden fishing vessel for a maritime museum.

Post undergraduate studies, I found myself working aboard various charter vessels. I served as engineer for six straight months aboard 90 foot ice class expedition trawler from the Gulf of Maine to 500 nautical miles North of the Arctic Circle to Uppernavik, Greenland. That time fostered accelerated learning in diesel mechanics, marine systems, and seamanship. I continued working with charter and tour boats in Portland Maine before transitioning to become a Merchant Marine working for a family run tugboat company based out of Belfast Maine

Working on tugboats for the last nine years has brought many insights and experience into deck safety, fire fighting/prevention, diesel engineering, tankage, and other marine systems. My time aboard commercial vessels has produced a critical eye for safety and detail oriented diagnostics for potential systems' failures before they cause threat to ship, crew, and environment.

In January of 2020 I made new use of the broad spectrum of experiences I have had working on the water and completed the Marine Surveying course at the Landing School, in Arundel, Maine. My practical know how, diverse experience, and fastidious nature are found to be well suited to marine surveying. Within the course curriculum I achieved the ABYC Marine Systems certification.

In the winter of 2021 I was accepted as a Surveyor Associate with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS). I am committed to continue furthering my knowledge, training, and updating my diagnostic equipment to provide the optimum insight into a vessel for my clients. Fall of 2024 I applied, tested, and upgraded my membership as a Accredited Marine Surveyor® with SAMS®.

Ian Stewart, Marine Surveyor and Owner of Shearwater Marine Surveying LLC

The company’s hailing port is Lincolnville Maine, yet is ready to be bound for all points in New England and beyond for your marine surveying needs. Shearwater Marine Surveying LLC is a member business of the American Boat and Yacht Council, NFPA, ASNT, and the Maine Lobstermen’s Association.

Brailsford Marine Surveying strives to provide accurate and complete surveys of Yachts & Small Craft to assure systems meet all required standards set forth by USCG CFR’s, along with recommended industry standards of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), for build, systems, and safety. Many older boats will not meet all current recommended standards, therefore dated systems found to be in other than good serviceable condition, or unsafe, will be found deficient with recommendation to upgrade to current standards.
Adhering to standards alone, however, will not evaluate the significance of moisture readings, corrosion, level of wear & tare, or other deficiencies that may be found during a survey. I strive to uncover all discoverable issues while performing surveys under existing constraints to assure as complete a picture of the condition of a vessel at the time of the survey as possible.
All reports are accompanied by detailed photos to help identify areas discussed. Reports are emailed in PDF form when finished, with a follow-up hard copy if desired. Give me a call to discuss your needs and we’ll get you scheduled!

Capt. J. Wheaton Marine Surveyor is an accredited marine surveying company located in Rockport, ME. We are members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact Capt. J. Wheaton Marine Surveyor to get your marine survey scheduled.

JBL Marine is an accredited marine surveying company located in Waldoboro, ME. We are members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact JBL Marine to get your marine survey scheduled.

Maine Design Company is an accredited marine surveying company located in Camden, ME. We are members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Contact Maine Design Company to get your marine survey scheduled.

Maine Marine Group is an accredited marine surveying company located in Durham, ME. We are members of the National Association of Marine Surveyors and accept assignments in Heavy Lift||Marina Facilities Certified in Cargo. Contact Maine Marine Group to get your marine survey scheduled.

Marine Safety Consulting is an accredited marine surveying company located in Portland, ME. We are members of the National Association of Marine Surveyors and accept assignments in Commercial Fishing Certified in Hull and Machinery. Contact Marine Safety Consulting to get your marine survey scheduled.

Northeast Marine Survey is an accredited marine surveying company located in Orr's Island, ME. We are members of the US Serveyors Association. Contact Northeast Marine Survey to get your marine survey scheduled.

David Mason has been a professional mariner since 2005. He has worked in some of the busiest ports in the country and has cruised some of the most tranquil anchorages in the world. His experience ranges from sailing dinghies to operating oceangoing tugboats. Whether you need a survey or need help troubleshooting an issue with your yacht, Dave can steer you in the right direction.