Surveying Capabilities & Specialties
Accreditation:
SAMS AMS® (SAMS AMS)
Primary Specialty:
Yachts & Small Craft
Regional Basin:
Texas Gulf Coast & Clear Lake
Service Area:
Bay City, TX and surrounding ports, marinas, and inland waterways.
Typical Surveys:
- Pre-Purchase Marine Survey: Exhaustive structural and mechanical condition assessment before vessel acquisition.
- Insurance Condition & Valuation (C&V): Underwriter-compliant survey documenting fair market value and vessel safety.
- Damage Assessment: Independent accident, grounding, or storm appraisal for marine claims adjustment.
Accreditation & Quality Verification
Marine surveying is an unregulated title in the United States, meaning anyone can advertise as a marine surveyor without credentials. However, marine insurance underwriters, lenders, and maritime attorneys almost universally require surveys conducted by accredited professionals holding SAMS AMS® (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) or NAMS-CMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) status.
Public Verification Record: Verified public credentialed roster: AGENT + SAMS via findamarinesurveyor.com/surveyor/gus-richbourg-tx/
Direct Surveyor Contact
Contact this accredited marine surveyor directly to request scheduling, port availability, and pricing estimates.
📞 (281) 684-9223Marine Survey Standards
- Conforms to ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) standards.
- Inspects according to US Coast Guard CFR Title 46/33 safety codes.
- NFPA 302 fire protection compliance.