Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors

Summary

SAMS is the largest US-based marine-surveyor body. Strong recreational vessel + commercial hull specialisation. AMS accreditation is USCG-recognised + widely accepted by US P&I clubs + hull underwriters.

Certification pathway

SAMS AMS (Accredited Marine Surveyor) — pleasure vessel + commercial modules + insurance-industry accepted certification.

Specialisations

• Pleasure vessel
• Commercial hull
• Insurance damage
• Pre-purchase
• P&I appointed

Typical client base

US insurance industry, banks, pre-purchase inspections

Other marine-surveyor bodies

• International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)
• National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
• International Institute of Marine Ur (older society) (IIMU)
• Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS)
• Association of Independent Marine Surveyors India (AIMS India)