About David Greening Naval Architect
I am an experienced professional who has worked as a qualified Marine Surveyor and Naval Architect of sailing yachts and powerboats for the past 25 years.
I am a full Member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the British Marine Federation.
About David Greening
I have worked in the marine industry for over 40 years and completed the Yacht and Powercraft Design degree at Southampton Institute before qualification as a Chartered Engineer.
Following the degree I worked for leading British boat builders Bowman Yachts as an in-house designer and project manager, followed by a spell at Northshore Yacht Yards to introduce their RCD compliance programme. At this time I had also been shadowing a local marine surveyor and eventually it was time for me to hang out my own shingle.
The Present
Now based in Salcombe, I carry out Surveys, MCA Coding and Recreational Craft Directive Consultancy throughout Devon, Cornwall and the South West. Most of my work is in the South Devon harbours and marinas of Plymouth, Totnes, Dartmouth, Noss, Kingswear, Brixham, Torquay as well as Salcombe.
Although most of my work is in the South West, I am happy to travel further afield upon request and I'm often found around the Solent or abroad.
Qualifications
- BEng(Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design – Southampton Institute
- Chartered Engineer
Memberships
- Full Member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association
- Full Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
- Full Member British Marine Federation
Committees
- Yacht Designers and Surveyors Certifying Authority Committee
- Royal Yachting Association Technical Committee
In my spare time I regularly race a Salcombe Yawl and cruise in a classic clinker launch built by Nick Smith. I have also served as Commodore of Salcombe Yacht Club.
My Services
My Services include Marine Surveys, MCA Coding, Recreational Craft Directive, Naval Architecture, Tonnage and Expert Witness.
Marine Surveys
If you are buying a boat, a Full Pre-Purchase Condition Survey is always recommended. I can offer a Partial Survey by arrangement, the most common being a Structural Survey.
MCA Coding
As a qualified Naval Architect and Level 1 Nominated Surveyor I can carry out inclining experiments and complete stability books for Category 0 and 1 operation in house.
Recreational Craft Directive
I have been involved with the Recreational Craft Directive since before its inception on the 30th June 1998, when I was responsible for Recreational Craft Directive Compliance for the Bowman and Starlight range.
Naval Architecture
I have developed some effective methods of transferring traditional lines drawings into a digital format, which can then be used for the production of stability books or for production modelling including plug design.
Tonnage Measurement
I am an approved Tonnage Measurer for the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association and can help you if you plan to register your boat on Part I of the British Registry.
Expert Witness
As a fully qualified Naval Architect, Chartered Engineer and Marine Surveyor I can provide expert advice in Marine Surveying, MCA Coding and Recreational Craft Directive.
Contact me today
If you would like a quotation for a marine survey, MCA Coding examination or RCD consultancy please contact me using my Contact Form.
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