Mission and values.
We are approved marine and inland-waterway surveyors, brought together in a professional association around a shared framework of skills, ethics and continuing training.
The FIEM is a professional association founded in 1983.
Marine surveyors approved by the FIEM abide by the code of ethics laid down in its articles of association.
Namely: professionalism, experience, competence, diligence, intellectual honesty and complete independence of judgement, free from any economic pressure.
From 1999 onwards, at the request of the French Minister of Transport and of the European Commission, the F.I.E.M. took part — alongside the F.I.N. (French Marine Industries Federation) and the Conseil Supérieur de la Navigation de Plaisance et des Sports Nautiques, under the auspices of AFNOR (the French standards body) — in drawing up the AFNOR ACX 50-827 standard, adopted in 2005 and still in force.
The FIEM's aims and remit.
To ensure that its members represent the profession competently and loyally before public authorities, insurance companies, finance houses and private individuals.
To promote the profession in every country, and to bring together professional marine surveyors and consultants in order to support them across the many facets of their work, while upholding the rights of consumers, users and professionals in maritime and inland-waterway boating.
To defend and represent the profession of marine and inland-waterway surveyor before industry bodies:
- French Marine Industries Federation
- National Safety Commissions
- Vocational training bodies
The marine surveyor's skills and training.
In every situation the marine & inland-waterway surveyor retains absolute independence and yields to no pressure or influence. They are an experienced practitioner who keeps their training and knowledge up to date in the technical and regulatory fields that concern them.
Practising as a marine & inland-waterway surveyor calls for a deep familiarity with maritime trades and industry. “Expertise” and “experience” share the same root. It is generally considered to take at least ten years of professional practice, plus a few years working alongside peers, to reach surveyor status.
Technical and legal knowledge alone is not enough: many situations call for judgement that can only be learned from experience.
A marine surveyor is, by their very nature, a person of experience and of the field. That is what allows them to act as conciliator and mediator between parties in dispute.
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The code of ethics laid down by the FIEM's articles of association.
Marine surveyors approved by the FIEM abide by the code of ethics laid down in its articles of association.
Namely: professionalism, experience, competence, diligence, intellectual honesty and complete independence of judgement, free from any economic pressure.
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Professionalism
Structured, rigorous practice, in line with the standards of the profession.
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Experience
A marine surveyor is, by their very nature, a person of experience and of the field.
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Competence
Thorough knowledge of marine technology — pleasure craft and commercial vessels alike.
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Diligence
Assignments carried out promptly, rigorously and transparently.
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Intellectual honesty
Conclusions based solely on the technical evidence observed.
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Independence of judgement
Complete independence, free from any economic pressure or influence.