Ocean Way Technology - Our Qualifications

Timothy J. Pitts

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 158
E. Falmouth, MA 02536

Office Location:
4A Long Hill Road
Cataumet, MA 02534

O 508.495.0350
C 508.564.8680

Retired with distinction after twenty-five years service in U. S. Coast Guard, Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9), last serving as Port Engineer providing technical support services and technical representative for commercial ship and boat repair under command of Naval Engineering Support Unit Boston.

Complete civilian marine survey services for power, sail, and vessels of all types and sizes. Vessel inspections, surveys and appraisals provided for condition/valuation, salvage/damage/repair, insurance, purchase, and sale.

All surveys based on compliance with Code Federal Regulations (CFR), U. S. Coast Guard requirements, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.

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EXPERIENCE

Present

President/Principal Surveyor
Ocean Way Technology, Inc.
E. Falmouth, Massachusetts
President/Principal Surveyor

Other Experience

U. S. Coast Guard
Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9) (Ret)
United States Coast Guard - Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9).
(Retired from active duty 1 February 2002.)
United States Coast Guard - Port Engineer Technical Services.
Conducted Vessel Survey and Infrastructure Assessment for the Country of Azerbaijan Border Patrol, United States Department of State, United States Coast Guard.
Conducted Vessel Survey and Site Assessment for the Country of Costa Rica Coast Guard, United States Department of State, United States Coast Guard.
Engineering advisor/member, USCG 47' Motor Life Boat (MLB) Acceptance Trials Team.
Technical advisor to USCG Port Security Unit, (harbor defense boat procurement) configuration and performance of Boston Whaler 25' Guardian.
Senior Engineering Instructor, U. S. Navy Fleet Training Group Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (U. S. Coast Guard Liaison Office).
Depot level technical advisor, intermediate level overhaul manager for Paxman Valenta RP 1600, 3800 HP propulsion diesel engine overhaul program, installed in USCG 110' Island (A & B) Class Coastal Patrol Boat.
Engineering Instructor Machinery Technician School, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown, Va.
Various shipboard assignments in engineering department, USCGC Eagle (WIX-295), USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32), USCGC Iris (WLB-395), USCGC Escanaba (WMEC-907).

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EDUCATION

Completed “Yacht Insurance Claims Conference”, 16-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 2002
Currently enrolled Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Yacht Design LITE.
ABYC Electrical Marine Technician Certified, November 2000 - November 2005
Completed “Albravco Drydock/Dockmaster Training Course” 50-hour course by, Albravco Drydock Consultants.
Completed “Accident Investigation Seminar”, 13 hour seminar by,
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
Completed “The Business of Marine Surveying”, 8-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 1997
Completed “Yacht Insurance Claims Seminar”, 16-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 1997
Completed “Marine Surveying for Professionals”, 40 hour seminar by, Mr. Paul Coble, CMS.
U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Academy, Petaluma California.
Certified Marine Analyst Caterpillar Diesels, (December 1990-April 1998).
Volvo Penta Certified Technician Program, (February 1991-June 1992).
Marine Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown Virginia.
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown Virginia.
Damage Repair Party Locker Leader, U. S. Navy, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
St. Leo College A. S. 1981.

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AFFILIATIONS

International Association of Marine Investigators (Member)
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (Accredited Marine Surveyor #736)
American Boat Yacht Council (Member)
National Fire Protection Association (Member)
Cape Cod Marine Trades Association (Member)
U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (Past National Vice President)
C-Port, The National Trade Association for the Marine Assistance Industry, Recommended Surveyor.

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PUBLICATIONS and TEACHINGS

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Department of Continuing Education, Guest Lecturer, Marina Management Course, “Introduction to Marine Surveying.” 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Co-Authored; Costa Rica, Maritime Assessment & Engineering Survey
Conducted seminar; “Carbon Monoxide Awareness in the Marine Environment” various locations Southeastern Massachusetts.
Published; U. S. Coast Guard Engineers Digest, Winter 1981, “Preventive Maintenance Recording and Reporting Procedures.”
Course instructor at U.S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Machinery Technician School, Yorktown, VA.
1. Intro to Machinery Technician School and Basic Damage Control Procedures, First Aid and Safety.
2. Basic, hand tools, machine shop procedures and measuring instruments.
3. Basic internal combustion engines.
4. Clutches and reduction gears.



Mr. Timothy J. Pitts, AMS® - Principal Surveyor
	Ocean Way Technology: Our Qualifications
Home Contact Company Technical Photo Gallery	Timothy J. Pitts Mailing Address: P.O. Box 158 E. Falmouth, MA 02536 *Office Location:* 4A Long Hill Road Cataumet, MA 02534 O 508.495.0350 C 508.564.8680 Retired with distinction after twenty-five years service in U. S. Coast Guard, Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9), last serving as Port Engineer providing technical support services and technical representative for commercial ship and boat repair under command of Naval Engineering Support Unit Boston. Complete civilian marine survey services for power, sail, and vessels of all types and sizes. Vessel inspections, surveys and appraisals provided for condition/valuation, salvage/damage/repair, insurance, purchase, and sale. All surveys based on compliance with Code Federal Regulations (CFR), U. S. Coast Guard requirements, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft. Back to the Top EXPERIENCE Present President/Principal Surveyor Ocean Way Technology, Inc. E. Falmouth, Massachusetts President/Principal Surveyor Other Experience U. S. Coast Guard Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9) (Ret) United States Coast Guard - Master Chief Machinery Technician (E-9). (Retired from active duty 1 February 2002.) United States Coast Guard - Port Engineer Technical Services. Conducted Vessel Survey and Infrastructure Assessment for the Country of Azerbaijan Border Patrol, United States Department of State, United States Coast Guard. Conducted Vessel Survey and Site Assessment for the Country of Costa Rica Coast Guard, United States Department of State, United States Coast Guard. Engineering advisor/member, USCG 47' Motor Life Boat (MLB) Acceptance Trials Team. Technical advisor to USCG Port Security Unit, (harbor defense boat procurement) configuration and performance of Boston Whaler 25' Guardian. Senior Engineering Instructor, U. S. Navy Fleet Training Group Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (U. S. Coast Guard Liaison Office). Depot level technical advisor, intermediate level overhaul manager for Paxman Valenta RP 1600, 3800 HP propulsion diesel engine overhaul program, installed in USCG 110' Island (A & B) Class Coastal Patrol Boat. Engineering Instructor Machinery Technician School, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown, Va. Various shipboard assignments in engineering department, USCGC Eagle (WIX-295), USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32), USCGC Iris (WLB-395), USCGC Escanaba (WMEC-907). Back to the Top *EDUCATION* Completed “Yacht Insurance Claims Conference”, 16-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 2002 Currently enrolled Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Yacht Design LITE. ABYC Electrical Marine Technician Certified, November 2000 - November 2005 Completed “Albravco Drydock/Dockmaster Training Course” 50-hour course by, Albravco Drydock Consultants. Completed “Accident Investigation Seminar”, 13 hour seminar by, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). Completed “The Business of Marine Surveying”, 8-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 1997 Completed “Yacht Insurance Claims Seminar”, 16-hour seminar by, Knox Marine. 1997 Completed “Marine Surveying for Professionals”, 40 hour seminar by, Mr. Paul Coble, CMS. U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Academy, Petaluma California. Certified Marine Analyst Caterpillar Diesels, (December 1990-April 1998). Volvo Penta Certified Technician Program, (February 1991-June 1992). Marine Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown Virginia. Industrial and Marine Hydraulics, U. S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Yorktown Virginia. Damage Repair Party Locker Leader, U. S. Navy, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. St. Leo College A. S. 1981. Back to the Top AFFILIATIONS International Association of Marine Investigators (Member) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (Accredited Marine Surveyor #736) American Boat Yacht Council (Member) National Fire Protection Association (Member) Cape Cod Marine Trades Association (Member) U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (Past National Vice President) C-Port, The National Trade Association for the Marine Assistance Industry, Recommended Surveyor. Back to the Top *PUBLICATIONS and TEACHINGS* Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Department of Continuing Education, Guest Lecturer, Marina Management Course, “Introduction to Marine Surveying.” 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Co-Authored; Costa Rica, Maritime Assessment & Engineering Survey Conducted seminar; “Carbon Monoxide Awareness in the Marine Environment” various locations Southeastern Massachusetts. Published; U. S. Coast Guard Engineers Digest, Winter 1981, “Preventive Maintenance Recording and Reporting Procedures.” Course instructor at U.S. Coast Guard Engineering School, Machinery Technician School, Yorktown, VA. Intro to Machinery Technician School and Basic Damage Control Procedures, First Aid and Safety. Basic, hand tools, machine shop procedures and measuring instruments. Basic internal combustion engines. Clutches and reduction gears.