THE PEOPLE BEHIND VVS
Mark Geddis
Marine Surveyor & Engineering Specialist
Discuss Your Survey← Back to the full teamMark assesses motor and sailing yachts through hands-on marine engineering and survey experience. His work includes pre-purchase, insurance and damage surveys, technical consulting and new-construction specifications.
Mark’s experience spans the Royal Navy, chief-engineer roles, freelance engineering and new-build project management. His work includes pre-purchase, valuation and insurance surveys, together with new-construction assignments.
His technical scope includes damage surveys and arbitration, consulting, and the writing, review and implementation of construction specifications.
← Meet the full teamCREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
Marine engineering and yacht surveying.
Qualifications & memberships
- Accredited Marine Surveyor (SAMS®).
- American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) member.
- Diploma in Hull and Machinery Surveying, 2011.
- BTEC National Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 1989.
Technical experience
- Former Royal Navy marine engineer, 1985–1995.
- Pre-purchase, valuation, insurance and damage surveys.
- Chief-engineer roles and new-build project management.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Professional record.
CV · January 2021
Yacht Surveying International Inc · Marine Surveyor / Project Management / Technical Consultant
View / download Mark’s CV (PDF, January 2021)Skills And Attributes
- A highly experienced ex-Royal Navy Marine Engineer with extensive experience operating, maintaining, and rebuilding equipment and systems.
- Project management, with the ability to meet project deadlines within budget and time constraints.
- Pre-purchase/ Valuation surveys Motor and Sail
- Damage surveys and Arbitration
- Technical consulting
- Specification writing, reviewing and implementation for new constructions
- Logical approach to problem solving and an excellent eye for the aesthetically pleasing.
Career Summary
- Aug 2004 to Present – Marine Surveyor – Patton Marine Surveyors Pre-purchase, valuation and insurance surveys, new construction at Lürssen, Benetti, San Lorenzo and a Custom-built Kevlar hull motor yacht in Florida.
- July 2003 to Aug 2004 - M.Y. Adler, 43m - New Build Project manager and hands on installation for all systems and hotel services. Gaining valuable experience with new construction systems, such as Mepla and HDPE piping.
- Oct 2002 to June 2003 – Freelance Marine Engineer Freelance engineer for vessels ranging from 6m to 60+m. Including assisting vessels in preparation for 5yr ABS and Lloyds surveys.
- Jan 1996 to October 2002 Chief engineer on several vessels including: MY Tajin 47m, MY Sweet Pea 38m, MY Azure Leisure 47m, MY Atlantic Goose 42m
- Sept 1985 to Nov 1995 – Royal Navy Joined the Royal Navy as an Artificer Apprentice in the Marine Engineering division of the Royal Navy. Throughout ten-year service career, achieved rank of Senior Technical Manager (Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineering Artificer).
Qualifications
- 2011 International Institute of Marine Surveyors: Diploma in Hull and Machinery Surveying
- 2009 Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology: Metal corrosion in boats
- 2004 Navtech surveyor course recreational and small commercial vessels
- 2001 STCW 95
- 2000 M.C.A. ship stability and construction
- 1993 Marine engineering officer of the watch (gas turbines)
- 1991 Royal Navy leadership and man management course
- 1991 Gas turbines and Switchboard watch keeping certificate
- 1989 BTEC national diploma in mechanical and electrical engineering
- 1989 City and guilds certificate in allied trades
References
Excellent personal and professional references available upon request.