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My Mission - Professional Vision - and Core Values

Safe Operations - Trusted Outcomes.

At Big Sea Marine, my work is guided by a commitment to technical excellence, independent assessment, and the advancement of professional marine surveying standards across Queensland and Australia.

My Mission

To uphold, promote, and advance the specialised discipline of marine surveying through independent, evidence-based inspections that support vessel safety, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.

As a Full Member of the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS), and Accredited under the National Law, my business activities align with the highest professional and ethical standards recognised within the Australian marine industry.

Core Professional Values

My surveying practice is built on three essential pillars that protect clients, vessels, and the integrity of the profession:

EXPERTISE

I maintain advanced technical competence across recreational, commercial, and government vessels through continual professional development, technical training, and industry engagement.

INTEGRITY

All inspections and reports are conducted independently and without influence from brokers, repairers, insurers, or third parties. Findings are factual, defensible, and clearly separated from opinion or recommendation.

QUALITY

My reports are structured, image-rich, and prepared to industry-accepted standards, suitable for insurance, legal, regulatory commercial compliance, and decision-making.

My Commitment to Professional Excellence

Building and Maintaining Expertise

Ongoing participation in professional development, technical presentations, and industry publications.
Continuous upskilling aligned with evolving vessel construction standards, compliance frameworks, and survey methodologies.
Active engagement with peer surveyors through national and state-based professional forums.

Promoting Integrity

Alignment with the AIMS Code of Professional Conduct.
Clear declaration of scope, limitations, and inspection methodology.
Transparent reporting that withstands insurer, regulatory, and legal scrutiny.

Delivering Quality Outcomes

Consistent use of structured inspection frameworks and reporting templates.
Adoption of industry best practice benchmarks.
Professional documentation suitable for insurers, regulators, boat owners, boat pre-purchase, and the courts.

I strive to achieve 100% client satisfaction and a positive safety outcome with every engagement and inspection undertaken by Big Sea Marine Consultants.

Guy Howard - Reviewed 18th January 2026

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Industry Best Practice - I operate Big Sea Marine Consultants and Surveyors as a totally independent professional business. No commissions, referral fees, or incentive arrangements exist with any brokers, insurers, repairers, or sales platforms.