MARINE FORENSIC TECHNICIANS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ABYC Standards Instructor - Three Full Courses - USCG, Boat Builders, Surveyors
Randy Renn has over twenty years experience as a Marine Surveyor, first working with a national surveyors group and then forming his own company. Achieved the status of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (A.M.S.) and Engine Designation (E.) from the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Full member on the International Institute of Marine Surveyors in the UK-FIIMS. Affiliate member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association. Provides inspection and investigation services throughout the United States and abroad for both individual maritime purchases and insurance investigations. Provides expert witness testimony for litigated maritime cases. As one of the few Surveyors in the country with the engine designation he has invested heavily in the latest engine diagnostic equipment and the education and training necessary to use the equipment effectively. Marine Forensic Technicians has five surveyors apprentices and has provided the training and exposure necessary for them to become accredited in the field. Randy is a member of Catastrophe Teams for maritime insurance groups. Has developed a Marina Managers Curriculum that was displayed at the IBEX Education Pavilion. Currently writes for DIY Marine Magazines as a Technical Advisor. Appointed International Liaison to the ISO for the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®.
Training
Randy has designed systems and taught maritime related classes for the following organizations: The Maryland Eastern College System, Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®, The Chapman School, Volvo North America, Volvo Penta AB-while Applications Engineer for North America, American Boat and Yacht Council and the State of Maryland University System. In addition,he has provided training classes/courses in the areas of marine propulsion and structure maintenance and repair, vessel maintenance, machinery and systems installations and applications. I have spoken for the Boat US Speakers Bureau. Have instructed nine types of certification for technicians and service managers.