EUROPEAN MARINE SERVICES Ltd Big Welcome to William Kirby
European Marine Services Ltd / European Marine Surveys – Are delighted to welcome William Kirby as a new Marine Surveying Associate.
William will be undertaking Pre Purchase Surveys on vessels of less than 50’ and focusing principally on GRP.
Moving from Bedfordshire at the age of 16, William followed his passion for boats & joined his parents in their new family venture of Freshwater Cruisers based in Brundall. Norfolk
Broadening his horizons, in 1999, William trained at Berkshire College to become a Boat Safety Scheme Examiner. He is also qualified as a Gas Safe Engineer carrying out LPG soundness testing, servicing & installations.
The small hire fleet soon developed into a larger scale business incorporating Marine Engineering, Boat Maintenance & General Repairs. This built up a good customer base & reputation for quality workmanship across the Norfolk Broads.
In 2014, some 21 years later it was time for his parents to retire, thus launching the beginning of William setting up on his own as Freshwater Marine focusing on Boat Safety Scheme Inspections & utilising his long established name within the Marine Industry to go forward.
In his spare time he volunteers with The Raptor Trust, rescuing & rehabilitating wild injured birds of prey as well as having his own Hawks which he flies during the winter months. He also enjoys attending motorsport events throughout the summer.
Qualifications:
- IIMS Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying. Qualified in 2004/05.
- Gas Safe Registered. Previously CORGI Registered.
- Boat Safety Scheme Examiner since 1999.
- Member of the Association of Boat Safety Examiners (ABSE)
- Full PI Insurance Cover with EMS Ltd
For more information contact European Marine Services Ltd. Marine Surveyors & Consultants
Tel : 01603 327 123 www.europeanmarinesurveys.com
