GDS MARINE SERVICES LLC
Marine Surveying and Consulting

	Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.®

Owner/Operator:
Gary Swearengin, SAMS AMS® #761

1001 Riverchase Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35803-2327
Phone/Fax (256) 881-2589

Serving Alabama, Eastern Mississippi, Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Western Georgia. Will travel further if requested.

At GDS Marine Services LLC we understand that each boat has its own "personality" and has special requirements that demand special attention. Each survey we conduct have those requirements in mind.

Voice-mail and cellular telephone communication links are used to insure that the client is never far from the surveyor. 

Description of Some of the Services Offered

• Pre-Purchase Survey - This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel will be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, market value, replacement cost and overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
• Insurance Survey - This inspection, commonly called a Condition and Value or C and V, is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's market value and replacement cost.
• Appraisal Inspection - This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the market value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases.
• Damage Investigation - This is performed to assess the extent of damage, recommend repairs, estimate repair cost, and if requested, possible cause.

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• Member Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors , SAMS
• Member of American Boat and Yacht Council , ABYC
• Member of Boat U.S. Technical Exchange Program
• Graduate of Chapman School of Seamanship Yacht and Small Craft Surveying Course
• Member of National Fire Protection Association , NFPA

• To verify documentation on a vessel if the Documentation Number is known.
• To verify documentation on a vessel if the Name of Vessel is known.
• To verify MIC Code of a vessel with Coast Guard database.

E-mail address for GDS Services is survey@gdssco.com.