British Marine Surveyors Association
BMSA · HQ United Kingdom · founded 1911 · ~400 members
Summary
The longer-established UK marine-surveyor body (alongside IIMS). Strong marine-warranty-surveying franchise + Lloyd's-approved surveyor network. Smaller membership but historically the London-market surveyor-of-choice.
Certification pathway
BMSA Full Member + Associate grades — assessed on qualifications + experience + peer references.
Specialisations
- Hull + machinery
- Marine warranty surveying
- Pre-purchase
- Damage + salvage
Typical client base
UK P&I clubs, Lloyd's underwriters, banks