| PREAMBLE
Members of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors must be persons of
integrity, who conduct business in a professional, ethical manner. Members
shall not violate or attempt to violate the Code of Ethics and Rules of
Practice, or knowingly assist or induce others to do so. Members shall be
dedicated to the preservation of life and property in the marine environment.
1. STRIVE TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSION
OF MARINE SURVEYING
The surveyor will:
- Be competent, prompt, diligent and demonstrate respect
for the survey profession. (Competence requires knowledge, skill,
thoughtfulness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the assignment).
- Enjoy a favorable reputation within the local business
community.
- Cooperate in developing the marine surveying profession
by:
- Contributing one’s skill and knowledge to further the profession’s
commitment to serving the public.
- Exchanging general information with peers and associates.
- Contributing to the work of technical societies, regulatory agencies,
and specialized professional education.
2. MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
The surveyor will participate in continuing education as required by the
rules of the Society.
3. CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS IN A
PROFESSIONAL MANNER
The surveyor will:
- Accept only assignments that can be completed with
professional competence.
- Advertise only in a dignified manner, being careful to
avoid misleading statements.
- Respect the confidential nature of marine surveying.
4. MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE,
INTEGRITY & OBJECTIVITY
The surveyor will:
- When representing the client: endeavor to present facts
and opinions without prejudice.
- Refrain from suppressing, over-emphasizing or
manipulating facts.
- Set fees based on work performed for a client and avoid
any form of compensation that could be perceived as corrupting judgment.
5. AVOID PREJUDICE AND CONFLICT OF
INTEREST
The surveyor will:
- Avoid assignments that would create a conflict of
interest.
- Inform the client of any business connection, interest
or affiliation that might influence judgment or impair the disinterested
nature of a survey.
- Accept compensation from more than one source only with
the full knowledge of the interested parties.
- Not make false, misleading, deceptive or unfair
statements concerning member surveyors or the surveyors services,
qualifications or integrity.
|
