About Us

Our mission is to apply our technical knowledge to support our client's peace of mind, when it involves their interaction in any marine activity, with honesty and integrity.

Our Personnel has over twenty years of experience in the yachting industry, which enables us to survey any size, type or style of vessel in the globe.

Our Director, Engineer Federico Ferrando, is 4th generation Marine Surveyor. Born and raised in Genova, Italy, The Cradle of the Marine Industry Worldwide.
His early extensive involvement in sailing and his participation to competitions across Europe, developed his early passion and hands on knowledge and appreciation for Life at Sea.
In a town where one can embrace marine life and Mediterranean views at the same time,  he heard the early call for a career in the industry, and graduated from the Genoa University with a major in Nautical Engineering and a minor in Architecture.
At a very early stages of his post graduate experience he started immediately working close to European Shipyards, and later on, the knowledge and experience gained, lead him to continue his career in the U.S. (Full CV here)

Welcome to Specialist Marine, we hope you enjoy your time with us.