Insights for working marine surveyors — report writing, inspection workflow, industry standards, and the future of the profession.
A new 9-week marine surveying certificate at Skagit Valley College in Anacortes, WA is addressing the industry's workforce crisis head-on — with ABYC certifications built in and a 30-year industry veteran leading the classroom.
Read articleThe marine survey profession is one of the oldest-skewing workforces in the maritime industry. The experienced surveyors who built their practices over 30 years are approaching retirement. The pipeline of qualified replacements is thin. Here's what that means for the profession — and the boating market.
Read articleA working reference guide to the ABYC standards marine surveyors cite most often, organized by survey section. Covers electrical (E-11, E-13), fuel systems (H-24, H-2), exhaust (P-1), navigation lights (A-1), fire safety, and the grandfathering rules that govern how standards apply to older vessels.
Read articleMost marine surveyors complete 40–60 surveys a year. A small group consistently does more than 120. The difference isn't working harder — it's a set of deliberate workflow decisions that compress report time without compromising quality. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Read articleMarine surveying is one of boating's most essential professions — and one of its most underserved when it comes to modern tools. A look at where the industry stands heading into 2026: demographics, market demand, technology adoption, and what the next decade looks like for working surveyors.
Read articleA marine surveyor can inspect a 40-foot boat in 4 hours. The report takes 8. That imbalance isn't a personal productivity problem — it's structural. Here's why report writing dominates the workday, and what it costs the profession.
Read articleVoice recording, AI expansion, photo management, and PDF generation — all from your phone.
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