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Your Marine Surveyor

Steven Truss AffiIIMS

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I am a long established independent UK Sole Trader, also working in Preveza, specializing in the field of yacht surveying and consultation. I have been Surveying boats since 1995. By 2025 I have completed over 3700 surveys, which included 100's of types of sail and power boats. I carry professional indemnity insurance cover. We have been Members of the International Institute of Marine Surveying for over 18 years.

The IIMS is recognised as the leading worldwide professional body for marine surveyors and has a membership of around 1,000 professionals in over 100 countries. It is the largest organisation of its kind and seeks to represent its industry to government and non-governmental organisations such as the International Marine Organisation (IMO), Coastguards, P&I Clubs, insurance companies, brokers, vessel and ship owners. 

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With many years experience representing the interests of both Purchaser and Vendor, and the problems which may arise in the process of purchasing a vessel are fully understood. I am well placed to bring this process to a successful conclusion.

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DAILY BLOG

SEARCH OVER 3000 SURVEYS

My Blog has been running for 12 years documenting the majority of my Inspections. 

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF MY

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION

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Steven Truss.

Born 23/11/1962.

IIMS qualified British Marine Surveyor and Consultant. Membership Number: T1530.

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Education

  • Naval Training School 'TS. Indefatigable' (1975 to 1979). 

  • CSE Math’s, English, Geography, Physics, Technical Drawing, Nautical Studies, Engineering.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Steven Truss
Born: 23 November 1962
IIMS Qualified Marine Surveyor and Consultant
Membership Number: T1530

EDUCATION

Naval Training School 'TS Indefatigable' (1975-1979)

  • CSE qualifications in Mathematics, English, Geography, Physics, Technical Drawing, Nautical Studies, and Engineering

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Royal Navy Service (1979-1986)

  • Marine Engineer Mechanic

  • City and Guilds Part 1 qualification

Marine Industry Experience

  • Yacht Surveyors Course, IBTC (International Boatbuilding Training College), Lowestoft, UK

  • Owner/Operator of Yacht Restoration Yard, Upnor, Kent, UK (1999)

  • Boat Builder for Custom Yachts, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand (2000)

  • Marine Surveyor and Boat Safety Scheme Examiner (2000-present)

  • Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying since 2000

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International Institute of Marine Surveying Training

  • Osmosis in Glass Reinforced Plastic (October 2000)

  • Ultra-Sonics for Marine Surveyors (January 2001)

  • Design of Marine Exhaust Systems and the RCD (December 2004)

  • Continuing Professional Development with SAMS® (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®) (April 2005)

  • Boat Safety Scheme Examiner Course, Evesham College (2006)

  • Marine Electrical Installations (February 2007)

Boat Safety Scheme Certification & Training

  • Gas Systems Seminar (April 2005)

  • BSS Fuel Systems CPD (January 2006)

  • BSS Electrical Training Assessment (November 2009)

  • Electrical Propulsion Systems Training Assessment (December 2009)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Over 25 years of experience in marine surveying and boat safety examination, combining hands-on technical expertise with comprehensive certification in modern marine systems and safety standards.

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