The course is a continuing education program designed for the practicing marine surveyor who is not presently engaged in, or with limited experience in, the damage and claims segment of the profession. The goal is to allow the surveyor to accept a claims assignment and to discharge their duties and obligations in a proper and professional manner.
COURSE NO. | START DATE | ENDING DATE |
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02-24 | 2/19/24 | 2/23/24 |
Classes meet daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Total: 33 Hours / 5 Days
To prepare a marine surveyor in general practice with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to determine and report the nature, cause and extent of damage to a yacht or small craft.
On a practical and procedural basis, to provide the marine surveyor with a knowledge of the usual and customary practices, procedures and expectations of the client and principals in a damage case.
The course is designed for the marine surveyor who is not presently engaged in, or with limited experience in, the damage and claims segment of the profession. The goal is to allow the surveyor to accept a claims assignment and to discharge his duties and obligations in a proper and professional manner. Primarily, a case study method is used applying principles to past cases from the instructor’s files. Although some elements of specific damage to structures and systems are covered, the student is presumed to have a technical knowledge of the repair of yachts and small craft.
Topics include:
Enrollment is limited to 12 students. In order to encourage balanced input during the class and to facilitate and encourage casual interaction among students and instructors after class, usually three instructors will attend each class. Reading and preparation outside of class time is expected. In order to receive a certificate of completion, a score of 80% on a twenty-question test and submission of a satisfactory damage survey report is required.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition Deposit | $350.00 |
Tuition | $1,100.00 |
Tuition Total | $1,450.00 |
Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and a covered porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of three. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished, and equipped with a refrigerator, countertop range, and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space-available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.
Housing Fees: (Shared Rate)
Housing Fee | $40.00/Night |
Housing Fee (per night)….$40.00 per person
Housing fee includes utilities.
Housing Refunds
The course is not intended to be a claims seminar for the continuing education of the practicing damage surveyor on the finer points and late developments in a claim practice. Steve Knox’s annual seminar, among others, is the proper venue for same.
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