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About the Surveyor

When purchasing a yacht, understanding the true condition of the vessel is essential. A professional marine survey provides an independent assessment of the structure, machinery and onboard systems, helping buyers avoid costly surprises and make informed decisions.

Steven Truss MIIMS is an independent marine surveyor specialising in the inspection and valuation of sailing yachts, motor yachts and multihulls throughout the Ionian region of Greece. Operating primarily in Preveza, Lefkada and the surrounding Ionian Islands, he carries out pre-purchase, insurance and condition surveys for private buyers, yacht owners and marine insurers.

With many years of experience in the marine industry and thousands of vessels inspected, Steven provides practical, impartial assessments based on recognised professional standards. As a member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, his work follows established codes of practice and reporting procedures.

Survey reports are written in clear, straightforward language so that buyers, brokers and insurers can easily understand the vessel’s condition and any areas requiring attention. The aim is always to provide a thorough, balanced and realistic evaluation of the vessel, together with practical recommendations where appropriate.

 

Steven regularly surveys vessels at the major yacht centres of the Ionian, including Cleopatra Marina, Aktio Marina, Ionion Marine, Nidri at Konidaris and Lefkas Marina.

 

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Steven Truus.

Geboren 23/11/1962.

IIMS gekwalificeerde British Marine Surveyor en Consultant. Lidmaatschapsnummer: T1530.

Onderwijs

  • Marine Trainingsschool 'TS. Onvermoeibaar' (1975 tot 1979).  

  • CSE Wiskunde, Engels, Aardrijkskunde, Natuurkunde, Technisch Tekenen, Nautische Studies, Engineering.

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Sleutelvaardigheden

  • Koninklijke Marine. (1979 tot 1986). Marine Engineer Mechanic City en Guilds deel 1.  

  • Yacht Surveyors-cursus bij het IBTC (Boatbuilding College) Lowestoft, VK.  

  • Eigenaar van Yacht Restoration Yard in Upnor, Kent, VK. 1999.

  • Botenbouwer voor Custom Yachts, Albany, Auckland, Nieuw-Zeeland 2000.  

  • Marine Surveying and Boat Safety Scheme Examiner voor meer dan 18 jaar en lid van het International Institute of Marine Surveying sinds 2000.

 

International Institute of Marine Surveying Training.

Geschiedenis prestaties en verantwoordelijkheden

  • Osmose in glasvezelversterkte kunststof / opleidingsseminar oktober 2000.  

  • Ultra-Sonics for Marine Surveyors / opleidingsseminar januari 2001.  

  • Ontwerp van scheepsuitlaatsystemen en de aardlekschakelaar / opleidingsseminar december 2004.  

  • Voortgezette professionele ontwikkeling met de Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®), april 2005.  

  • Boot Safety Scheme Examiner Cursus van zes weken op Evesham College. 2006.  

  • Marine Electrical Installations / opleidingsseminar februari 2007.  

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Geschiedenis prestaties en verantwoordelijkheden.

  • Seminar over gassystemen / april 2005.  

  • Voortgezette professionele ontwikkeling met de BSS / brandstofsystemen / januari 2006.  

  • Bijgewoond en afgerond BSS Electrical Training Assessment / november 2009.  

  • Bijgewoond Training Assessment / Electrical Propulsion Systems / December 2009.  

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