The National Academy of Marine Vessel Surveyors (NAMVS) was founded on a simple principle: professional certification should be earned through education, training, demonstrated competency, and standardized report-writing excellence. Our certification pathway provides a clear, structured route to professional credentials through coursework, examinations, practical experience, and continuing education. We believe that qualified marine surveyors should be evaluated by what they know, how they perform, and the quality of their work—not by sponsorship requirements or industry connections.