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Gary Frankovich SAMS® AMS® Accredited Marine Surveyor® SAMS® Executive Vice President Certified Level I Thermographer USCG 100 Ton Master, Power/Sail/Commercial Towing Assistance 904-377-0475 - Email: garyfrankovich@gmail.com |
Based in Jacksonville, Florida and serving Brunswick, Georgia, St. Marys, Georgia, Fernandina Beach, Florida, Amelia Island Florida, St. Augustine, Florida Palm Coast Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida and all areas within 85 miles of Jacksonville with no mileage fee, as well as the Continental US, Bahamas, Caribbean, and World Wide by special arrangement. |
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SAMS® - The Society Of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® NAMS® - The National Association of Marine Surveyors YBDSA - Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association CNEMP - Chambre Nationale des Experts Maritimes Plaisance IIMS - The International Institute of Marine Surveyors CMMC - Company of Master Mariners of Canada FEMAS - Federation of European Maritime Associations of Surveyors and Consultants. SCMS - The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors YBAA - The Yacht Brokers Association of America SMA - The Society of Maritime Arbitrators, New York, New York NASBLA - National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Lexington Kentucky AERA - The Engine Builders Association |
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