DLS Marine Information

DLS Marine is a worldwide marine surveying firm that has served the industry for over 50 years with offices in New Orleans, Houston, Tampa and Norfolk. Our technical staff comprises of the largest concentration of NAMS-CMS surveyors and ASA-certified marine appraisers in the industry. Service Areas • Appraisals • Marine Survey • Claims Services • Digital Inspection • Cargo Damage Surveys • Inland Equipment Surveys • Hull and Machinery • Project Management and Construction Inspection • Marine Business Valuations Certifications We pursue a vigorous program of technical education and training for our team to continuously provide the quality service that our customers demand. Our team averages twenty years of relevant field experience. • American Society of Appraisers: Accredited Senior Members (ASA) and Accredited Members (AM) • National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS): Certified Marine Surveyors (CMS) • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): External Specialist, Remote Inspection Techniques • Appointed Lloyd’s Agent for the ports of Houston, Texas (to include the states of Texas and New Mexico), New Orleans, Louisiana (to include the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the states of Tennessee and Kentucky west of 86°W), Mobile, Alabama (to include the state of Alabama, as well as Florida west of Cedar Key), and the Florida ports of Tampa, Jacksonville, and Cape Canaveral