ABOUT CMS

Nick Lombardi, SA®, the owner and founder of Charleston Marine Survey, LLC is a second generation SAMS® accredited marine surveyor and has 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 young sons and two dogs. Charleston Marine Survey, LLC 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)
                                  GPS 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