The international surveying qualification for the maritime industry

This 12 month Diploma in Marine Surveying training course is designed to support the valuable and important work that marine surveyors around the world carry out. It aims to help recruit future surveyors including non-seafarers that have the academic ability, and an interest in learning about marine surveying. This Diploma in Marine Surveying programme provides the knowledge to assist in your personal and professional development towards becoming an informed, professional marine surveyor.

The Diploma in Marine Surveying qualification meets the continuing professional development criteria for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and is also accredited by the Nautical Institute.


Course Programme

Core Modules

• The maritime industry and marine survey practice
• Budgeting and accounting for surveyors
• Effective writing and reporting
• Naval architecture for surveyors
• Marine surveying law
• Marine surveying insurance
• Marine incident investigation
• Safety surveys
• Hull and structural surveys
• Fundamentals of marine engineering

Specialist Modules

• Non-liquid cargo surveys
• Liquid cargo surveys
• Surveying of superyachts
• Marine environmental surveying
• Marine engineering surveying
• International safety management (ISM) Code
• Warranty surveys including mobile offshore units