ABOUT CHS MARINE SURVEY, LLC

Nick Lombardi, founder and owner of CHS Marine Survey, is a 2nd generation marine surveyor with more than two decades of applied experience in various marine industries throughout the US East Coast. Originally from the North Shore of Massachusetts, Nick is a Clemson University and Chapman School of Seamanship graduate. Nick calls Charleston ​home with his wife, Katie and two sons. CHS Marine Survey was established in 2014 to serve the maritime community of South Carolina's Lowcountry and beyond.

​EDUCATION

2022                         National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc. (Norfolk, Virginia, USA)
                                  Annual International Meeting & Conference

2021                         Boaters University
                                  Virtual Marine Diesel Troubleshooting & Maintenance

2020                         Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® (Charleston, South Carolina, USA)
                                  Virtual Annual International Meeting & Conference

2019                         National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc.® (Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA)
                                  Annual Central & Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting & Conference

2018                         American Boat & Yacht Council® & NASBLA® (Annapolis, Maryland, USA)
                                  Global Positioning System Forensics

2017                         Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® (Bonita Springs, Florida, USA)
                                  Annual International Meeting & Conference

2016                         Maritime Bureau, Inc. (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)
                                  Heavy Lift Marine Cargo & Transport

2015                         Chapman School of Seamanship (Stuart, Florida, USA)
                                  Damage & Marine Claims

2014                         Chapman School of Seamanship (Stuart, Florida, USA)                                                                                            
                                  Yacht & Small Craft Surveying

2009                         Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina, USA)                                              
                                  BA, History & Political Science​

2004                         St. John's Preparatory School (Danvers, Massachusetts, USA)

CREDENTIALS

2021 - Present        National Association of Marine Surveyors®
                                  Associate Marine Surveyor®®®

2021 - Present        International Association of Marine Investigators, Inc.®
                                 Accredited Member

2021 - Present        National Fire Protection Association®
                                  Accredited Member

2021 - Present         The Association of Certified Marine Surveyors, Inc.®
                                  Certified Marine Surveyor®

2019 - Present         Better Business Bureau®
                                  Accredited Member

2015 - Present         US Department of Homeland Security
                                  Transportation Worker Identification Credential

2014 - 2019              American Boat & Yacht Council®                                               
                                   Accredited Member & CertifiedMarine Standards Technician  

2014 - 2021              Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.®
                                   Surveyor Associate®

2004 - 2009              US Coast Guard Limited Masters Captain License