Japan Association of Marine Surveyors

Summary

Japan's marine surveyor peak body. Substantial LNG carrier + Chemical tanker + STS specialist expertise. Also handles Japanese-flag-specific inspection under Japan Coast Guard + Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) delegated authority.

Certification pathway

JAMS Certified Marine Surveyor — Japanese + English-language qualification + industry apprenticeship.

Specialisations

• Hull + machinery
• Cargo damage
• Ship-to-ship surveying
• Ice class + LNG carrier surveying

Typical client base

Japanese P&I (JAPAN P&I), Japanese hull underwriters, JAXA + JCG appointments

Other marine-surveyor bodies

• International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
• Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
• National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
• International Institute of Marine Ur (older society) (IIMU)
• Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS)