Dave Bradley, SAMS®, AMS®
Principle Accredited Marine Surveyor
Certified Level 1 Thermographer
ABYC Marine Standards Certified
Nationwide Service - Power or Sail
Mobile: 240-305-5047

About

Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley is dedicated to providing the dependable services that you can trust. As a fulltime Accredited Marine Surveyor he brings over 45 years of mechanical and structural engineering, metallurgy, electronics and computer technology, as well as his own boating experiences to your marine survey. A member in good standings with SAMS®, ABYC®, BoatU.S.®, ASNT® and a Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer (No.150622).

Professional Profile

As a Marine Surveyor, this is my third full time career. I held a Government Top Secret Clearance for 29 years with DOD and DOJ. Since retiring with 31 ½ years of Federal service, I now focus my efforts as a Marine Surveyor to providing our services nationwide. My surveys utilize the latest technology in equipment, and ABYC, USCG and NFPA standards. As a Certified Thermographer, I use IR thermal Imaging throughout the survey to support accurate findings in the hull and deck structure, electrical, and mechanical systems. I'm a member in good standing with Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® Inc., American Boat & Yacht Council and BoatUS®. I have sixteen years' experience as a certified welder (AWS G6 certification/expired), machinist, metal fabricator, and 3D Prototype Model maker. I'm also an expert in the field of computer network technologies. Listed below are some of my professional experiences.
  • SAMS®, ABYC®
  • Infrared Thermography
  • Survey of Yachts and Small Crafts
  • Corrosion Inspections / Ag/AgCl Reference Electrode
  • Moisture Testing, Tramex Skipper Plus
  • Mechanical Engineering Background
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Aided Design
  • CNC Machining
  • Gas Engine Computer Analysis
  • Basic Marine Diesel Diagnostics
  • Expert with TIG, MIG, ARC Welding and Heat Treating
  • Electrical Testing / DMM-RMS, GFCI and AC Circuit Analyzer
  • Barcol and Rockwell Hardness Testing
  • Fume Detection

Accomplishments

Marine Surveying• Certified ABYC Marine Standards• Certified ABYC Marine Systems• Certified Level 1 Infrared Thermographer• Knowledge of Gas/Diesel Engines
Computer Networking, Telecommunications• Computer Network Engineer• Established a specialized program for the Justice Department• Project manager for custom software development• Computer Systems Administrator for the Naval Observatory
Welder, Machinist, Close Tolerance Metal Fabricator, 3D Modeler• Certified (AWS G6) Welder (High Pressure Steam)• TIG, MIG, ARC Welding and Soldering expert• Prototype 3D Modeling using CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Machining)• Conventional and CNC Machining of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Work History

January 2016 – PresentAccredited Marine Surveyor SAMS®, Coast2Coast Marine Surveying, Inc., Saint Leonard, MD and Estero, FL - (Full Time)January 2013 – January 2016Marine Surveyor, Coast2Coast Marine Surveying, Inc., Saint Leonard, MD - (Part Time) October 1998 - February 2016Network Telecommunications Manager, Department of Justice, Lorton, VA - Top Secret Clearance January 1996 – October 1998Computer Specialist / Network System Administrator, Naval Observatory, Washington, DC -Top Secret Clearance
May 1986 – Jan 1996Close Tolerance Welder, Machinist, Fabricator, 3D Modeler, Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD -Top Secret Clearance September 1984 – May 1986Welder/Machinist/Fabricator, Fort Myers, U.S. Army Post, Arlington, VA April 1978 – September 1984Journeyman Welder (Certified), Boilermaker-Iron Ship Builders-Blacksmiths-Forgers & Helpers UnionWashington, DC

Education

Certification / ABYC Marine StandardsMastry Engine Center2801 Anvil Street NSt. Petersburg, Florida 33710August 2016
Certification / Level 1 Infrared ThermographerInfrared Technical Institute15210 Priceville Road, Sparks, MD 21152June 2015
Diploma / IT SystemsCatonsville Community College Baltimore, MDStrayer University Ashburn, VAJuly 1996
Certificate / Marine Diesel BasicsAnnapolis School of SeamanshipAnnapolis, MDMarch 2015
Diploma / Metallurgical Processes• Welding Inspection And Quality Control• Metallurgy Of Welding And Joining• Principles Of Heat Treating• Aluminum And It's Alloys• Sheet Metal FormingMaterials Engineering Institute of ASM InternationalMaterials Park, Ohio 44073May 1991