Our Code of Practice for Surveying Pleasure Craft in Canada

Introduction

This document outlines the expected practices of marine surveyors undertaking marine surveying and claims assistance assignments, and applies to all employees and subcontractors of Lewis Martin & Associates Ltd. (Marine Surveys Canada).

The intent of this code of practice is to formalize the minimum expectations of marine surveyors employed with our firm, providing essential guidance that will help ensure a high degree of accuracy, consistent quality of work product, accountability, and the basis for ongoing development of the profession. This code of practice also serves to clarify for our clients and our peers exactly what can be expected from our organization when we are retained to conduct condition and valuation marine surveys and claims assistance assignments.

This code of practice is not intended to cover business operations and does not include proprietary information. Terms and conditions of employment, such as hours of work, time off, and confidentiality are contained within specific employment contracts. Details of administrative and operational requirements and procedures are contained in our Workplace Safety Plan.

It is our sincere hope as an organization that the content of this code of practice is of value to users both within and outside of our organization, in the interest of promoting and maintaining the principles of integrity and self-governance. This document is intended to be evolving, and we are committed to providing ongoing support for its development.