This book provides an insight into the work conducted by Marine Classification Societies, their purpose, regulation and the types of surveys carried out. Much of the information in this book concerns Class Societies’ rules and regulations for the building and continued operations of merchant ships, yachts, offshore platforms and special service crafts (including military vessels) and their work carried out in marine-related industries.

This 500-page handbook provides helpful and practical advice on all aspects of marine surveying. It will be of benefit to marine surveyors, loss adjusters, underwriters, ship owners and lawyers.

The book is intended for those considering entering the marine warranty surveying discipline of marine surveying. It introduces prospective marine warranty surveyor (MWS) to the wide variety of work available.

Covers breadth and depth of the duties, knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the professional Marine Surveyor.