Certified as a Nautical Surveyor by the Nautical Institute. Certified by the North of England P&I Association and South Tyneside College in P&I Insurance. Certified by the Lloyd's Agency System in Cargo Surveying Proficiency. Certified Liberian Ship Security Auditor. Spent 23 years at sea as chief officer/Master/Pilot. Initial experience in surveying dates back to 1987. Started the company in 1992.