captain FRANKLIN barron | ​SAMS AMS® #1121

Franklin Barron III, AMS® #1121 has been working as an independent Marine Surveyor since 1999. He has formal training for his trade as well as over 35 years of continuous marine experience including the ownership and surveying of antique wood vessels.

Franklin Barron III, AMS® #1121 also has many years of experience delivering boats in the US Intracoastal Waterways and the Caribbean. Franklin Barron III, AMS® #1121​ has a USCG 100 Ton Masters License.

​References available upon request.

SURVEY EXPERIENCE:

• American Boat & Yacht Council Standards Certified – 2005/2015
• Surveyor Certification by Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors – Accredited Marine Surveyor #1121 -  2009/2013
• USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) Certified - 2011
• USCG Aux Vessel Examiner - 2008
• Alternate Captain for TowBoatUS - 2007
• Member U.S. Power Squadron - 2006
• Member American Boat & Yacht Council - 2001
• Graduate of The Wooden Boat School of Surveying - 1999
• Member BoatUS Technical Exchange - 1998
• Vessels surveyed such as:
  • Classic 1939
  • 76’ Trumpy 
  • 173’ Casino boat​

MARITIME EXPERIENCE:

• U.S.C.G.  100 Gross Ton Master - Near Coastal, Sail & Tow Endorsement.
• ​Extensive cruising along southeast U.S. coast (since age 16 to present - 42+ years).
• Yacht deliveries:
  • U.S. East Coast
  • Bahamas
  • BVI - Bermuda -US
  • Jamaica - Panama (Panama Canal Transit)
• Extensive sailing in:
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • B.V.I.
  • Bermuda
  • Windward Islands - Grenada
    
  • South Pacific Tahitian Islands.
• Crew member on 109’ three mast square rig Brigantine – 3 summers.
• 18 years of ownership & restoration of a classic 1958 wooden boat - 48’ Wheeler.
• No Losses on any transits or deliveries.​

"I would use Frank again and would unreservedly recommend
​him to others in his service area. He does great work!"

ERIC R.  |  FLORIDA

BLUE WATER MARINE SERVICES
Franklin Barron III, SAMS AMS®​ #1121
Jacksonville, FL

Northeast Florida's full service, accredited marine surveyor specializing in wooden boats and insurance claims.
​Currently servicing Florida, Georgia and the Bahamas.

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