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Meet captain franklin barron

Expert marine surveyor with over 35 years of maritime experience
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​Your Trusted Marine Survey Expert

Professional Marine SurveyorSince 1999, Captain Franklin Barron III, AMS® #1121 has established himself as Northeast Florida's premier independent marine surveyor. With formal training and over three decades of continuous maritime experience, Captain Barron brings unparalleled expertise to every vessel he surveys.

His specialized knowledge of wooden boats sets him apart in the industry, having owned and surveyed numerous antique wooden vessels throughout his career. This unique expertise ensures that even the most distinctive vessels receive thorough, knowledgeable assessments.
With over 42 years of maritime experience, he's navigated waters from the US Eastern Seaboard to the Caribbean, completing numerous vessel deliveries with a perfect safety record. His ownership and restoration of antique wooden vessels provides invaluable insight when examining classic boats.

Background: Captain Barron combines his technical expertise with extensive real-world experience. As a retired airline pilot, he brings the same precision, attention to detail, and safety-focused mindset to his marine survey work that characterized his aviation career.
SERVING: FLORIDA | GEORGIA | BAHAMAS
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Current Vessel: S/V Chasing Summer - Beneteau 46.1

Professional Credentials & Specialties

SAMS Accredited  

As an Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS® #1121) with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Captain Barron meets the highest standards of professionalism and technical expertise in the industry.

Wooden Vessel Specialist ​

With 18 years of ownership and restoration of a classic 1958 wooden boat (48' Wheeler), Captain Barron offers specialized expertise in wooden vessel construction, maintenance, and assessment.

USCG 100 Ton Masters License

Captain Barron holds a United States Coast Guard 100 Gross Ton Master License with Near Coastal, Sail & Tow Endorsement, reflecting his advanced maritime knowledge and capabilities.

Professional Survey Experience

2005/2015
American Boat & Yacht Council Standards Certified
2006
Member U.S. Power Squadron
2009/2013
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors – Accredited Marine Surveyor #1121
2001
Member American Boat & Yacht Council
2011
USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) Certified
1999
Graduate of The Wooden Boat School of Surveying
2008
USCG Aux Vessel Examiner
1998

Member BoatUS Technical Exchange
2007
Alternate Captain for TowBoatUS
Notable
Classic 1939 76' Trumpy
173' Casino boat
​Various wooden and fiberglass vessels

Extensive Maritime Experience​

Over 42 years of maritime experience from age 16 to present

 U.S.C.G. 100 Gross Ton Master - Near Coastal, Sail & Tow Endorsement 
Crew member on 109' three mast square rig Brigantine – 3 summers
Extensive cruising along southeast U.S. coast
​(since age 16)

18 years of ownership & restoration of a classic 1958 wooden boat - 48' Wheeler
Yacht Delivery Experience:
  • U.S. East Coast to Caribbean
  • Bahamas & Bermuda
  • Panama Canal Transit
  • Caribbean Island Passages
Perfect Safety Record: No losses on any transits or deliveries
Global Sailing Experience:
  • Caribbean (USVI, BVI, Windwards)
  • Bermuda
  • South Pacific/Tahiti
  • Atlantic Passages
My goal is to provide thorough, accurate assessments that help my clients make informed decisions about their vessels. Whether you're purchasing a new boat, maintaining insurance coverage, or assessing damage, I bring the same level of professionalism and attention to detail to every survey.
​— Captain Franklin Barron III

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