Kristoffer A. Diel Marine Surveying & Consulting Madisonville, Louisiana, USA Kristoffer A. Diel, SAMSŪ AMSŪ Principal Marine Surveyor Performs Marine Surveys all over the world. Services We Perform

Pre-Purchase Condition and Valuation Surveys New or Pre-Owned Recreational Vessels New-Build/Overhaul/Repair Consulting Compliance Monitoring Project Management Damage Surveys Nature, Cause, & Extent Report Client Representation Forensics Corrosion Survey

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I am a lifelong sailor, and live-aboard cruiser since 1988. I have commissioned many surveys for my own use, and while managing the largest recreational vessel repair facility in the Panama Canal, had the opportunity of inspecting numerous others. I have never seen a marine survey that was of any use to the boat owner. Most surveys are merely inventories of the vessel's equipment and general condition with several photographs attached. The boat owner, however, has learned little or nothing of genuine utility about the true character, condition, performance parameters, and design effects of his boat's integrated systems. My surveys strive to be a comprehensive analysis of all of your boat's systems and characteristics, resulting in a useful, totally objective, hands on working blue print that you, the boat owner will use and refer to in the future. My goal as a Marine Surveyor is to provide every boat owner with a survey that is educational and functionally useful, as well as relevant to the specific requirement of the survey. With my survey in hand, you have a bench mark operations manual for your boat; to be referred to again and again as you progress through and enjoy your ownership. I spent seven years in Panama helping international cruisers repair their vessels, and prepare for trans-Pacific crossings. I learned there are as many ways to do things as there are different boats and people. When I decided to become a full time surveyor I attended the Chapman School of Survey and attained a 'First in Class'. I actively attend a variety of continuing education training and refresher courses nationwide. I am a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors with Accredited Marine SurveyorŪ status, a member of the American Boat and Yacht Council. I regularly conduct free Vessel Safety Examinations and help people learn safety afloat an Active Instructor and Vessel Examiner for the local USCG Auxiliary. I am also a Certified Marine Investigator with the International Association of Marine Investigators. In the capacity of consultant my goal is to ensure your peace of mind by efficiently and expertly overseeing and coordinating all contractors' work on your new-build, modifications, conversion or repair project. By applying the most rigorous standards to your project, the result will be a 'regulatory' and 'recommended best practice' compliant vessel. When commissioning my services, you have engaged the very best: a top drawer consultancy the integrity of which will meet the highest standards of any rating agency, institution or underwriter, anywhere.

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