James "Jim" Wood, IAMI-CMI 1, SAMS-AMS, NAMS-CMS, Marine Surveyor & Consultant. Established 1990

Over 35 years professional marine experience as a commercial vessel owner/operator, Tow & Salvage, Offshore Construction, Commercial Diver & Fisherman, Oil spill response, Port Captain and Licensed Deck Officer in the Merchant Marine endorsed as Port Huneme Pilot, Unlimited (ret). SAMS Board of Directors, 1996-2005, SAMS President 2004-2005, Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board 1997-2004.

Hurricane Catastrophe Team 2003-2004, Private pilot, SEL. Specializing in damage assessment, insurance fraud, salvage/recovery, litigation consultant and expert testimony.