Ethics
Marine surveyors, as standard-setters and evaluators of value and functionality of marine vessels and cargo are in a position of trust with government, the rest of the industry, and with their clients. As a result, the industry levels strict ethical standards on surveyors. NAMS’ own ethical code is even more stringent. NAMS’ ethical stance can basically be understood as bifocal: firstly, they aim to ensure that no NAMS surveyor consults outside of his/her specialty, and secondly, that within their specialty, no consideration prompts them to take a position against their professional judgment, as is stated in their credo: “No surveyor shall take any position contrary to his or her own knowledge or opinion for any direct or indirect monetary gain or its equivalent.” In both ways, ethical standards are intended to ensure reliability and objectivity on the part of surveyors, from whom utmost professionalism is demanded in all “dealings with clients, associates, and fellow members.” The Code of Ethics outlines general best-practice principles for surveyors, professional conduct standards, and protocol for investigation in the event of an accusation. In this way, it is hoped, ethical business can become the norm for all surveyors in accordance with the goal stated within the code: “the enhancement of the marine industry and the marine surveying profession.”
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