Technical knowledge. A clear assessment.
My interest in boats and engineering started early. At fifteen, I was teaching dinghy sailing. Later, I taught as a sailing instructor with Zeezeilers van Marken, with training voyages from the Baltic Sea to Brittany.
Engineering as a foundation
My higher professional education in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration provides the foundation for my work. Practical maintenance and refit experience helps me assess on-board technical issues as part of the wider picture.
Experience at sea and on board
With my family, I have made extended sailing trips to Spain, Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Morocco, among other destinations. An Atlantic crossing from Cape Verde to Brazil and supervising the complete refit of a Swan 48 have further broadened my experience.
How I work
I investigate carefully, explain what I see and distinguish significant defects from maintenance points. My advice is independent and tailored to the assignment. You are welcome to attend an inspection and ask questions.
Recognised and registered
TIM expertise is affiliated with HISWA and NVEP. I am an EMCI.SURVEYOR® and VRT Registered Valuer. Links to the relevant organisations are provided at the bottom of this page.
The photographs on this website come from my own survey work and sailing experience.