Chapman School of Seamanship - Damage & Claims

Educational Objectives

Total: Hours 33 / 5 Days

To increase the Marine Surveyor’s overall knowledge and enhance proficiency in the key areas of damage and claims work such as: Salvage and Towage, Mechanical, Legal and Regulatory; and build master skills that are critical in determining, communicating and reporting the nature, cause and extent of damage to a yacht or small craft.

On a practical and procedural basis, the class provides the Marine Surveyor with numerous case studies that enhance the in-depth focus on key subject areas in the specialty field of damage and claims.

Class Schedule 2024

Course No.	Start Date	Ending Date
02-24	2/26/24	3/1/24

Class begins at 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Course Description

The course is designed for the Marine Surveyor who is presently engaged in, or has experience in the damage and claims segment of the profession. This program supplements and advances the knowledge and skills gained in the Fundamentals of the Damage and Claims Survey program which is a prerequisite for this program. The course goal is to provide the surveyor with an in-depth focus in particular areas of concern that are critical to overall professional success in this specialty area.

Topics include:

Salvage and Towage
In Depth Mechanical – Gasoline and Diesel Engines
Evidence Preservation
Subrogation Defenses
Origin and Causes of Fire/Explosion
Electrical Systems Related to Cause
Civil Liability
Numerous Case Studies on topics covered

Admission, Tuition & Housing Fees

Admission

Chapman School Fundamentals of the Damage & Claims Survey program is a pre-requisite for this week long program. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. In order to encourage a balance of student input and interaction three instructors usually 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 exam and submission of various written assignments including damage survey reports is required.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Deposit	$350.00
Tuition	$1,150.00
Tuition Total	$1,500.00

The Registration Form must be completed and signed and returned to the Chapman School along with the $350.00 non-refundable tuition deposit.

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, MasterCard or AMEX

If a credit card is used as the method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount charged will apply for all transactions.

Refund Policy

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

Where notice is provided to the School greater than 3 business days before the start of class to transfer registration to a different class start date a $50.00 administrative change fee will apply.

Where notice is provided to the School greater than 3 business days before the start of class to cancel registration, the applicant will be obligated for the non-refundable tuition deposit or non refundable tuition.

Where notice is provided to the School less than 3 business days before the start of class to transfer or cancel registration; or if the applicant does not arrive for the scheduled class; or if the applicant wishes to withdraw from class once classes have begun, the applicant may be obligated for the full amount of the tuition.

If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.

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 covered porch. The number of students per unit during this program is a maximum of three. All units are air-conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, countertop range and cooking utensils. Housing is offered on a space available basis. The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Sorry, no pets.

Housing Fees - (Shared Price)

Housing Fee (per night)....$40.00 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.
If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount refunded will apply for all transactions.

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.

Printable Brochure

Registration Form

Certification

All students who successfully complete the program are issued with a “Certificate of Completion” from the Chapman School of Seamanship. This certificate may be useful to show continuing education credits with organizations within the Surveying Industry such as SAMS® or NAMS®.