EBCS Marine, LLC

​James E. Hilton - SAMS accredited Marine surveyor (AMS®)

bio

Experience: June 2009 – Present      President EBCS Marine  
 SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor Specializing in Yachts of all types of construction including wood and cold molded, FRP, Aluminum, & Steel.
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​ · USCG Licensed Master of 100 Ton Vessels - held 2nd Mate Unlimited  
                                                        · United States Coast Guard Title 46 CFR Examiner 
                                                        · Certified Commercial Vessel Safety Inspector 
                                                        · Certified Compass Adjuster - Authorized Repair Facility   
 June 2007 – June 2009           Staff Marine Surveyor – Travelers Insurance    
                                                   · Licensed Claim Handler TX, RI, CT – Technical Specialist
                                                      · 2008 Performance Appraisal – Exceeds Expectations 
Sept 2000 – June 2007            Service/Project Manager – Hinckley Yacht Services, Inc. 
June 1990 - June 2000            Marina Manager for Standish Boat Yard, Inc.   
June 1987 - June 1990            Ship’s Officer for Texaco Marine Services, Inc. - Third and Second Mate 
Sept. 1979 - Sept. 1983           United States Coast Guard - E1 - Quartermaster E5
June 1969  - Sept 1979     Jim grew up on the premises of Standish Boat Yard in Tiverton,  RI,  learning and experiencing every aspect of boat &
 yacht maintenance first hand. 
Education:   
​  Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, May 1987  
​ United States Coast Guard Title 46 CFR Examiner
 Commercial Vessel Safety Inspector
 American Boat & Yacht Council Member