Rick specializes in yachts and small craft, as defined below:
(Specialization Designations apply only to AMS® Members)

Y.SC - Yachts, Small Craft:
This is the basic designation which is held by the overwhelming majority of the AMS® members. Members have acquired at least five years of professional surveying experience in yachts (vessels used for pleasure) and/or small craft (commercial vessels less than 1600 GRT). They have attained a passing grade in the SAMS® Yachts and Small Craft examination.
Read the SAMS Code of Ethics
See the requirements for a SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor

SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.)
www.marinesurvey.org

• United States Coast Guard, Master, Near Coastal, 100 tons – 35 years experience.
• ACCREDITED Marine Surveyor No. 774, Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) since 2003. 25 years expereince as a marine surveyor.
  Link to SAMS
• American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) member. Recommended standards and practices governing the design, construction and uses of boats.
  Link to the ABYC