SPECIALIST MARINE
—MARINE SURVEYORS & CONSULTING—
About Us
Our personnel is highly qualified and specialized for each service in order to provide quality and reliability in the most efficient way. We offer our technical knowledge in the field in order to provide Peace of Mind to our Clients.
Most of our personnel background is from Nautical Architects and Engineers as we believe in the need of a solid and deep base of Knowledge and skills to be applied as the foundation of our Experience.
Our Director, Engineer Federico Ferrando

Federico Ferrando: A 4th generation Marine Surveyor. Born and raised in Genova, Italy, The Cradle of the Marine Industry Worldwide.
His early extensive involvement in sailing and his participation to competitions across Europe, developed his early passion and hands on knowledge and appreciation for Life at Sea.
In a town where one can embrace marine life and Mediterranean views at the same time, he heard the early call for a career in the industry, and graduated from the Genoa University with a major in Nautical Engineering and a minor in Architecture.
At a very early stages of his post graduate experience he started immediately working close to European Shipyards, and later on, the knowledge and experience gained, lead him to continue his career in the U.S.
Sebastian Rodriguez: Started his journey in the Marine Industry when he decided to move to Italy to study Nautical Engineering.
Immediately after completing his degree, he started working in the Service Department of Ferretti Group, in La Spezia, Italy. He worked as Service Manager for four years before being transferred to the Fort Lauderdale branch. He used the product know-how cultured while working at one of the leading production facilities in the industry and integrated it with his customer service skills to cover, for more than five years, the needs and demands of the mature clientele in the American market. He then worked as Head of Service and Fleet Manager for Sanlorenzo of the Americas, where he successfully ran the Service, Fleet and Delivery Operations for three years. His dedication, honesty and experience for more than a decade has made of him a well-rounded professional who is well respected in the industry.


Andrea Armas: Enhanced by over 28 years of immersion in the marine industry since 1996, my expertise encompasses a breadth of areas
Proficient in Mega Yacht surveying, adept at project management, and well-versed in overseeing the construction of large custom vessels, along with comprehensive boat building management skills.
In-depth understanding of recreational boat building aligned with the stringent standards set forth by the European Commission Recreational Craft Harmonized Standards. Extensive global exposure in sales and marketing, particularly in the domain of high-volume luxury craft. My acumen extends to Business Development and Industrial Risk Management, ensuring a well-rounded approach to market dynamics. Moreover, my professional journey underscores: Over 28 years of hands-on experience in luxury boat building, project management, consulting, and surveying, consolidating a robust foundation of industry insight and practical knowledge. A decade-long tenure dedicated to flag compliance verifications, attesting to a meticulous approach towards regulatory adherence and operational excellence. A decade of honing expertise in luxury yacht sales and marketing strategies, marked by a track record of successful ventures and client satisfaction. Twenty-two years of leadership in senior management roles, illustrating a capacity for strategic decision-making and organizational stewardship.
Pedro Barreto: Highly focused, results-driven and capable of carrying out cross-departmental and team members cooperation. Strong analytical and communication skills. Strong sense of urgency.
International Entrepreneur background with over 30 years of experience with foreign countries. Use of business administration and public relations as a tool of success. Strong ability in developing and implementing detailed marketing plans, personal management and operating systems, with exposure to different currencies.
Highly focused, results-driven and capable of carrying out cross-departmental and team members cooperation. Strong analytical and communication skills. Strong sense of urgency.
