Qualifications
Fully Licensed and Accredited Adjusters & Marine Surveyors.
Public Yacht Adjusters - Licensed & Incorporated
2507 Public Adjusting Firm License W882747
Licensed in the State of Florida
Incorporation - LLC Business
View License →Incorporated in Miami, Florida in 2022
Local Business Tax Receipt
View Business License →Marine Survey & Investigation Accreditations
NAMS Certified Marine Surveyor
CMS #109-1147
- A small, elite organization with demanding testing standards and member screening
- Overall knowledge and certification in marine surveying
- Accepted by all banks, financiers, and insurance companies
Ethical Disclosure
No marine surveys or investigative reports governed by NAMSGlobal ethical codes are issued under Public Yacht Adjusters. Survey work is performed separately under Miami Marine Survey, LLC. Read disclosure →
S.A.M.S. Accredited Marine Surveyor
AMS #1319
- Overall knowledge and certification in marine surveying
- Accepted by all banks, financiers, and insurance companies
Ethical Disclosure
No marine surveys or investigative reports governed by SAMS ethical codes are issued under Public Yacht Adjusters. Survey work is performed separately under Miami Marine Survey, LLC. Read disclosure →
I.A.M.I. Certified Marine Investigator
CMI #171
- Marine Fraud Investigation
- Marine Theft Investigation
- Marine Fire Investigation
Important: Professional Role Separation
The marine surveyor credentials above (NAMS, SAMS, IAMI) are held personally by Scott Virgin. Public Yacht Adjusters does NOT perform marine surveys or investigative reports under these credentials. All such work is conducted separately under Miami Marine Survey, LLC to maintain full compliance with each organization's ethical codes. Read the full Professional Role Disclosure below ↓
Licensing & Appraisal Credentials
Florida Licensed & Bonded 0320 Public Adjuster
License #W268711
Independent Florida All-Lines Adjuster & Cause & Origin Damage Expert
Marine Claims 2015-2021 | Florida All-Lines Public Adjuster 2022 - Present
USPAP USP15PP 15 hour ASA Appraisal Certificate
Certified 2015 | Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Technical Certifications
ABYC Master Marine Technician
Master Certification →100 Ton USCG Merchant Marine Master Captain
Power & Sailing Vessels
- 100 Ton Master Captain with Sailing and Towing Endorsements
- Completed ocean voyages in excess of 1200 nautical miles delivering both power & sailing vessels.
- Over 25 years experience in competitive sailing in one-design fleets, PHRF racing, and ocean racing.
- 10 Years experience in competitive level tournament fishing, spearfishing, diving, and freediving.
Westlawn Institute Of Boat Design
2013 to Present - Naval Architecture and Design
MTU Series 2000 Diesel CR/Mechanic CM1/M Certification (2015)
VIEW CERTIFICATE →
Experience & Background
Virgin Marine LLC
Owner, Founder & Operator | 2005 - 2014
- 5 years experience manufacturing boats for 4 different boat companies.
- Rigging, mechanical, and electrical repair of all varieties of boats & engines including installation, overhaul, repair, and salvage.
- Provided consulting and repair services to some of the most exclusive private resorts in the world.
- Boat Design, custom mold construction and design, advanced composites issues and repair.
Miami Marine Survey, LLC
Owner, Founder & Surveyor | 2013 - Present
- Performed thousands of C&V and insurance surveys from the Caribbean to Eastern Europe.
- Inspection & consulting in inspection and design of USCG Passenger vessels, CFR 46 Subchapter T
- New vessel design consulting.
- Expert assistance in legal proceedings.
- Accident & fraud investigation.
- Read Miami Marine Survey client reviews
Miscellaneous Credentials
NASBLA GPS Forensics Course (11/8/2023) • Victron Energy 2-Day Hands-On Training (11/3/2025)
Professional Role Disclosure
Scott Virgin is a licensed Public Adjuster in the State of Florida (License #W268711), as well as a certified marine surveyor and investigator with memberships in SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors), NAMSGlobal (National Association of Marine Surveyors), and IAMI (International Association of Marine Investigators).
However, all services provided through Public Yacht Adjusters are strictly limited to public adjusting and insurance claim representation. No marine surveys, investigative reports, or services governed by the ethical codes of SAMS, NAMSGlobal, or IAMI are issued under this company. Marine surveyor work is conducted separately under Miami Marine Survey, ensuring full role separation and compliance with the ethical standards of all credentialing organizations.
View Full Disclaimer of Role & Ethical Separation →