ABOUT CMS

Nick Lombardi, SA®, founder and owner of Charleston Marine Survey, LLC is a second generation SAMS® accredited marine surveyor with nearly two decades of practical experience in various marine industries up and down the US East Coast. Originally from the North Shore of Boston, Nick is a Clemson University graduate and calls Charleston ​home with his wife, two sons and two dogs. CMS was established in 2014 to serve the maritime community of South Carolina and beyond. 

​EDUCATION

2019                         National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc.® (Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA)
                                  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)
                                  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

2015                          US Department of Homeland Security
                                   Transportation Worker Identification Credential

2014                          American Boat & Yacht Council®                                               
                                   Marine Standards Technician  

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

2004 - 2009              US Coast Guard Limited Masters Captain License