British Marine Surveyors Europe

BMSE is a specialist group of yacht and small craft surveyors looking to raise standards in the surveying industry. The group includes members from around the world but most are found in the UK. Many already had extensive marine industry backgrounds ranging from Boat builders and Brokers, to Superyacht captains. All BMSE members hold the IBTC professional qualification in Yacht and Small Craft Surveying gained after passing an intensive practical course. A BMSE surveyor’s focus is to carry out a comprehensive series of inspections and tests enabling them to describe the results as found in clear and understandable English.

As well as being professionally trained, there is one unique feature that sets a BMSE surveyor apart from all others, the degree of co-operation with other members. A condition of membership is that all will contribute to a private members internet forum which has become the most extensive information database of its kind in the world. Discussing new technology, emerging trends, industry issues and any out of the ordinary defects found on a vessel are usually known about by one of the members and advice on the repair or severity of the defect can be quickly shared with the client.

The forum and organized training days ensure BMSE surveyors retain the highest standards of competency and remain progressive. In an industry that is continually evolving, we can offer yacht owners, insurers and finance companies the reassurance of working with a professional group of surveyors that are continually looking to raise standards.