Flagship Marine Survey
St. Petersburg, Florida & St. Paul, Minnesota
Damage Claim Survey (Insurance Carrier or Owner):
Investigation of the origin and cause, nature, and extent of damage to a vessel.
Litigation Support :
Technical analysis for recreational marine damage claims with expert reporting to support mediation, arbitration, or trial.
Pre-purchase Marine Survey (Buyer):
Inspection of the vessel to assess the condition and Fair Market Value.
Insurance and Valuation Surveys (Owner):
Inspection of the vessel at the request of the Insurance Underwriter or Lender to assess the vessel’s risk and Fair Market Value.
Marine Engine Diagnostics Scan (Buyer or Owner):
Analysis and reporting of information from the engine’s built-in computer system.
Oil Sample Analysis (Buyer or Owner):
Oil analysis can be a valuable tool to assess the condition of machinery, alert the owner to impending problems, and assist in developing the best solutions.
Protecting your investment
Flagship Marine Survey provides marine survey services based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, covering Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota and Bradenton, and St. Paul, MN, covering Minnesota, western Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka, Duluth, and Bayfield.
We provide damage claim, survey, and appraisal services for the following types of vessels.
- Power boats
- Yachts up to 65 feet
- Sailboats up to 65 feet
- Pontoon boats
- Wake boats
- Ski boats
- Bass boats
My credentials and experience
I am an Accredited Marine Surveyor, AMS #1415, with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, a Certified Marine Investigator, CMI #207, with the International Association of Marine Investigators, an American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Certified Marine Corrosion Advisor, ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Advisor and ABYC Certified Standards Technician, and a licensed insurance adjuster in Florida and Minnesota.
I graduated as Valedictorian of my class at Chapman School of Seamanship Yacht and Small Craft Surveying and have advanced training in Marine Diesel Engines and Marine Claims Investigation.
My undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and Graduate Degree in Biophysical Sciences, equip me with the skills required to understand sophisticated vessel systems and new marine technology.
See a full list of Credentials, Memberships and Associations
Steve Heinrich, Principal Surveyor
SAMS® AMS® #1415, IAMI Certified Marine Investigator #207, Licensed Insurance Adjuster and ABYC Certified Marine Corrosion Advisor, ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Advisor, and ABYC Certified Standards Technician
