Fundamentals of the
Damage and Claims Survey
Total: 28 hours / 5 days

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

To prepare a marine surveyor in general practice with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to determine and report the nature, cause and extent of damage to a yacht or small craft.

On a practical and procedural basis, to provide the marine surveyor with a knowledge of the usual and customary practices, procedures and expectations of the client and principals in a damage case.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is designed for the marine surveyor who is not presently engaged in, or with limited experience in, the damage and claims segment of the profession.  The goal is to allow the surveyor to accept a claims assignment and to discharge his duties and obligations in a proper and professional manner.  Primarily, a case study method is used applying principles to past cases from the instructor’s files. Although some elements of specific damage to structures and systems are covered, the student is presumed to have a technical knowledge of the repair of yachts and small craft.

Topics include:

The marine insurance contract (3 hours)

Practical role of the marine surveyor in a damage claim (3 hours)

The damage survey report (3 hours)

Post report procedures (2 hours)

FRP structure (4 hours)

Gasoline and diesel engines and drivelines (6 hours)

Special cases (3 hours)

Testing and report preparation (4 hours)

ADMISSION

Enrollment is limited to 30 students.  In order to encourage balanced input during the class and to facilitate and encourage casual interaction among students and instructors after class, usually three instructors will attend each class.  Reading and preparation outside of class time is expected.  In order to receive a certificate of completion, a score of 80% on a twenty question test and submission of a satisfactory damage survey report is required.

CERTIFICATION

The course is not intended to be a claims seminar for the continuing education of the practicing damage surveyor on the finer points and late developments in a claim practice.  Steve Knox’s annual seminar, among others, is the proper venue for same.

CLASS SCHEDULE - 2008

TUITION & FEES

• Registration Fee....$350.00   Alumni/SAMS/NAMS Members-Tuition....$800.00   All Others-Tuition ....$1175.00

• The Registration Form must be completed and signed (by a  parent or guardian if the applicant is younger
  than 17) and returned to the Chapman School along with the $350.00 non-refundable registration fee.

• Tuition balance is due in full on the date listed in your letter of acceptance.

• Tuition includes books, supplies, and laboratory fees.

• Tuition does not include housing, board, or transportation.

• All costs are payable in U.S. currency only.

• The Chapman School accepts Discover, Visa, or MasterCard

REFUND POLICY

• If the registration is not accepted by the Chapman School, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested within three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, all payments made by the applicant will be refunded.

• If cancellation is requested more than three (3) business days after signing the Registration Form, but before the beginning of classroom instruction, the applicant is obligated for the non-refundable registration fee, which may be applied to a future boating course within one year.

• For the student terminating training after the beginning of the course, the student is obligated for the full amount of the contract price.

• Applicable refunds are made within thirty (30) days.

STUDENT HOUSING

Description
Campus housing consists of dormitory apartments. Each unit contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and a screened porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of two. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils.  Housing is offered on a space available basis. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees
Housing Fee (per night)....$25.00 per person
Housing fee includes utilities.

Housing Refunds

• If a student cannot attend the class in which he or she is registered, housing fees are refundable.

• Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded.

• In the event any student does damage to the accommodations,  he or she will be responsible for the replacement cost and labor required to repair the damaged Chapman School property.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Download the Registration Form

2. Complete, Print, and Sign

3. Fax to us at (772) 283-2019

Registration Form (pdf)