Q. Do I have to be a member of a professional surveying body to apply?
A. No, absolutely not as long as you can provide objective evidence to meet the terms of the MSP scheme for your required specialisms, the scheme is open to all professional marine surveyors working in any part of the world.

Q. Is this a personal or company accreditation?
A. It is a personal accreditation of the individual to ensure that he/she is competent to work in the areas specified and, as such, is portable, remaining with the individual regardless of which organization they work for.

Q. How many specialisms do I need or can I have?
A. Under the terms of the Marine Surveying Practitioner scheme you must be successfully assessed for at least one specialism and with a maximum of five. At no charge you may add 150 words maximum to describe other surveying activities and consultancy services you offer.

Q. Can I add more specialisms?
A. Yes, at any time after your practitioner accreditation has been approved, you may apply to add more specialisms for an extra fee.

Q. How long does accreditation last for?
A. A practitioner is accredited for five years after which he/she will need to become re-accredited.

Q. How long will it take to become accredited?
A. Our aim is to review your application and turn it around within 28 days from receipt.

Q. How will my listing be shown on this website once I become an accredited practitioner?
A. Your name, location and map marker, telephone number, unique accreditation number and specializations will appear with your photo (photo not mandatory). Your email will be hidden from public view, but people will be able to send you a message or call you directly. If you prefer for any of the above content not to appear,  just let us know.

Q. What do I do if I wish to leave the marine surveying practitioner accreditation scheme?
A. All you need to do is simply write and tell us you wish to be removed from the scheme using the Contact Form. Please note that no monies are refundable if you leave the scheme.

Q. What happens if my accreditation application fails?
A. You have several options at this point.
• You may appeal the decision to the Appeals Panel in writing by email within 14 days of being notified you have been unsuccessful.
• If you fail the pass mark of 70% narrowly (for example 65% to 69%) we will give you the opportunity to provide further evidence to the Assessor before finalising our decision. You will have 3 months from the date of your assessment to do this.
• If you score 64% and below you may re-apply for accreditation at a later date.
• Please note we do not refund your accreditation fee in the event that you are unsuccessful in your accreditation application.

Still have questions? Please email us.