David first entered the marine industry in 1974, working in the summers at a local marina as a mechanics helper and boat rigger. In 1978, David entered the marine industry on a full time basis, working in marinas until 1988, gaining valuable hands-on experience in all aspects of boat repair, as well as boat handling and equipment operation. David's marina experience ranges from yard work to management and ownership.
In 1988, Buchanan Marine Appraisal Services Limited was formed. David has worked as an independent, full time marine surveyor since then, obtaining SAMS- AMS status in 1998.
Technical Training / Continued Education:
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December 2010 – SAMS Great Lakes Regional Meeting, Toronto, ON |
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December 2009 – ABYC Standards Certification Course in Toronto, ON - obtained “Standards Certified” designation. |
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March 2009 – SAMS Great Lakes Regional Meeting – Rifkin “Electrical Inspection for Surveyors” Seminar |
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November 2008 – Canadian Regional Meeting – Robbins “Damage Survey 101” seminar |
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April 2008 – Davis & Company – Mercury Outboard Development / Fibreglass repairs / Cargo Survey seminar |
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2007 Attended SAMS Canadian Regional Meeting, Kingston, ON |
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2006 Attended Davis & Company Sterndrive Failure and Analysis training seminar, Lisle Illinois |
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2006 Attended SAMS Canadian Regional Meeting, Mississauga, ON |
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Winters 2004/2009 - Completion of a keel up restoration of 1940's Barnes designed Peterborough mahogany runabout. |
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October 2004 - Attended the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyor (SAMS) International Conference and Training Symposium in Toronto, Ontario. |
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March 2004 - Attended Marine Damage Survey & Procedures Seminar, Chicago, Illinois |
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February 2004 - IAMI seminar on Marine Investigation, Toronto, Ontario |
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March 2003 - ABYC workshop on Sterndrive Corrosion and Analysis |
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February 2002 - Attended training and passed examination to attain ABYC Standards Accreditation |
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November 2002 - Attended the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) Annual Conference and Training Symposium in Seattle, Washington |
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March 2001 - Attended SAMS Great Lakes Workshop in Sandusky, Ohio |
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March 2001 - Received training and was subsequently appointed by Transport Canada as a "Tonnage Surveyor" for vessels up to 24 meters in length |
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February 2000 - Attended Davis & Company Sterndrive Analysis workshop in Orlando, Florida |
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March 1999 - Attended SAMS Great Lakes Workshop in Sandusky, Ohio |
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March 1998 - Attended SAMS Great Lakes Workshop in Sandusky, Ohio, writing and passing examination to become an Accredited Marine Surveyor in the Yacht & Small Craft Discipline. |
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1997 - Applied for membership in SAMS, being accepted as a SA (surveyor associate), AMS candidate. |
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1988 to present - Full time, independent marine surveyor, conducting Condition and Valuation surveys, as well as acting as an independent Appraiser to assist in the settlement of Marine Loss Claims. |
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Have appeared before the Provincial Courts on several occasions as an expert witness |
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Holder of an Ontario Marine Mechanic Trade Certificate |
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1988 - Obtained RIBO license to act as an Independent Insurance Broker in the Province of Ontario. |
