Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
SAMS · HQ United States · founded 1985 · ~800 members
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