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The Gold Standard in Marine Surveying Education and Certification
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National Academy of Marine Vessel Surveyors

The Gold Standard in Marine Surveying Education and Certification
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Certification Based on Competence™
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.

Certifcation Levels 

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NAMVS-APS
Apprentice Surveyor

NAMVS-ASMS
Associate Surveyor

NAMVS-CMS
Certified Surveyor

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Senior Surveyor

NAMVS-FMS
Fellow Surveyor

  • Min. 1 Year Maritime Experience

  • Valid MMC / TWIC Credential

  • Min. OS or Wiper Endorsement

  • Intro to Marine Surveying

  • ABYC Standards Course

  • Ethics Standards Training

  • Minimum Age 18

  • Sound Moral Character

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Professional Conduct Agreement

  • Pass APS Examination

  • All APS Requirements

  • 2 Years Maritime Experience

  • MMC/TWIC Credential

  • Min. AB Endorsement 

  • Complete 2 ABYC Courses

  • Survey Fundamentals Course

  • Report Writing Course

  • Photo Documentation Course

  • State & Federal Regulations

  • 5 Prior Surveyor Examples

  • Pass ASMS Exam

  • All ASMS Requirements

  • 3 Years Maritime Experience

  • Min. OUPV or Mate License

  • ABYC Master Advisor Cert.

  • Advanced Surveying Course

  • Marine Appraisal Course

  • Damage Survey Course

  • Insurance Survey Course

  • Business Management Course

  • Submit 10 Survey Reports

  • Pass CMS Examination

   • All CMS Requirements

   • 5 Years Maritime Experience

   • USCG Master's License

   • Advanced Damage Assessment

   • Expert Witness Training

   • Marine Forensics Course

   • Advanced Valuation & Appraisal

   • Commercial Vessel Surveying

   • Risk Management & Liability

   • Submit 20 Survey Reports

   • Pass SMS Examination

   • All SMS Requirements

   • 7 Years Maritime Experience

   • Cargo Surveying

   • Legal & Underwriting

   • Advanced Business Management

   • Train-the-Trainer Program

   • Expert Witness Development

   • Surveyor Mentorship Program

   • Professional Practice Leadership

   • Submit 30 Survey Reports

   • Pass FMS Examination

Online Courses

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