Continuing Education
One of NAMS’ goals is the continuing education of marine surveyors worldwide, and, once a surveyor has obtained the CMS certification, they are required to do 6 hours of continuing education per year in order to maintain their status. NAMS holds national meetings, a large annual convention, and other, smaller gatherings all over the country and conducts continuing education seminars concurrently with those events in order not only to update its members’ knowledge base but also to commend that knowledge to the industry as a whole. One of NAMS’ long-term goals is the enhancement of the industry through coordinated “free exchange of information” with all interested parties. As it is not a trade organization (i.e. not formed for the particular advancement of its own members) but rather an agent for improvement throughout the industry, it is not hindered by any consideration in its dissemination of an updated knowledge base; it is for this reason that the expertise of NAMS members is so highly regarded. Its educational focus has made it a welcomed part of the entire industry.
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