Greg Marsden – Practice Principal
PGDip, DipMarSvy, DipMarInv, AIMS-CCMS, MSCMS
About – Early Career
Following Officer and Engineering training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Royal School of Military Engineering, Greg completed a seventeen year in the British Armed Forces. He served globally including deployments to the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. During his military career he qualified as a boat operator which led to a passion for powerboats. Greg was a double trophy winner in the UIM 1600Nm 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race, competed in the iconic UIM Offshore series and in 2009 broke the World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of Ireland in a powerboat (which unfortunately has now been broken.!)
About – Career Transition
Following retirement from the military and the commercial defence sector, Greg gained Diplomas in Small Ships Surveying and Marine Accident Investigation from UK’s National Maritime Training Centre and has achieved marine surveyor recognition with both Maritime New Zealand and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Greg has also achieved Inspector status with the IMCI specialising in CE (European) and CA (UK) Vessel certification in New Zealand.
Greg also works routinely with UK partners specialising in MCA Coding. Currently Greg is working towards recognition with the US National Marine Manufacturers Association.
About – Professional Development
Greg is professionally accredited by the UK Engineering Council, the City and Guilds Institute, and is a member of both the Society of Consulting Engineers and Marine Surveyors, and a Commercially Certified Marine Surveyor through the Australasian Institute of Maritime Surveyors.
About – Governance
In 2021 Greg was appointed to the Board of the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors and sits on the Ethics and Standards and Recreational Vessel Sub Committees. and will take over of Deputy Chair in 2025.
In 2024 Greg won the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors – Specialist Field Award for his work in the Marine Accident Investigation field.
Where we operate
Based in Wellington, Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors are able to provide surveying services, marine accident investigation and general consultancy throughout New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and worldwide.
Insurance
Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors is insured with AON and ITIC. We meet all the insurance requirements for contractors operating in Seaview Marina, and services provided as a Qualified Surveyor and Marine Arbitrator. A copy of our insurance can be provided on request.
Marsden Marine Ships Surveyors is a Certified Marine Surveyor specializing in providing professional services at Seaview Marina. Our team is fully insured through AON and ITIC, ensuring that all insurance requirements for contractors are met. As a Qualified Surveyor and Marine Arbitrator, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in the industry. Please let us know if you would like to receive a copy of our insurance documentation.