There is nothing like hands on experience when it comes to surveying vessels and knowledge of seamanship. 


With over 30 years experience as a captain, and 20 years experience as principal surveyor in Sint Maarten for Oosterwijk Surveying Ltd., Ian Martin will have his expertise working for you. Whether it is pre-purchase inspections, insurance applications or damage assessments, Ian has a wealth of knowledge gained as one time owner of his own boat building company in South Africa and project manager for major yacht rebuilds in St. Maarten.

We give fair and impartial advice to the best of our ability.


 

[Ian's] methods are thorough and methodical. He follows a well-established and organized pattern of observation and discovery. His reports are categorized logically by systems, areas, functions and groups that the reader can best find and follow information initially as well as for later reference. He is objective and carefully distinguishes between observations and personal opinions, both of which are essential to a comprehensive report but must be identified as such. He answers questions and provides insight as well as significance to the elements of his discovery as he moves along. He graciously offers extra service to discover information not readily observed or in areas where outside expert consultation can be helpful as well as facilitating and coordinating access to those consultants during the surveyor sea trial, in my case, with no additional cost or time wasted or lost. 

- Rock Spencer, Pre-purchase Inspection Client

[Ian's] deep knowledge of all aspects of both yacht construction and the practicality of using the yacht is astounding. It has now been five years since the rebuild. The engines still work perfectly as do the electrics, plumbing, and all other aspects of the vessel with just basic maintenance. It is because of this that we have been able to use this vessel in our business to become the #1 tour in Hamilton, Bermuda on Trip Advisor, as well as winning the Best of Bermuda Awards for Best Private Charter for three years running 2012, 2013 & 2014 as well as a Bermuda Gold Award for Best Place to take Corporate Clients. 

- Denis Owen, Owner M/V Uber Vida - Ian, Project Manager Complete Rebuild



Both my wife and I both worked directly with Ian on delivery trips, cruises with friends, and some offshore races with 12 or more crew and have witnessed firsthand that Ian has a strong work ethic, loyalty, and respect for others even in quite intense pressure situations. No matter the task, he would do his absolute best with preparation and was always prepared to handle the unexpected. 

- Simon De Pietro, Yacht Owner