That's him and is website there is equally interesting. A lot of Hyperbole and perhaps some exaggeration, free use of words like accredited, certified, and registered.
My Google search popped up a lawsuit I think between him and his Web designer.
I didn't have time or really the interest to go further...there were more hits than the website and this case.
Would be interesting to see if there are any patterns.
Instead I get a load of lies, especially the one where they claim 46 CFR 67.500(e) prevents them from refunding. I call them on this lie and he admits he is wrong but refuses to cancel and threatens me.
Apparently they don't think anyone is smart enough to find and read the CFR or know what it means if they do:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/part-67
I received a couple threating e mails from him and his high priced LA lawyer insisting that I retract my statements or he will take all my property and possessions.
Anyone can call him/herself a lawyer, even create a letterhead or add his name to a real law firm's letterhead with a little creative use of a scanner and just about any word processing software...are you sure his "high priced" LA lawyer really is one?
Since this guy is (allegedly) a marine surveyor, might be worth the effort to find out whether he's accredited by SAMS, NAMS (which, btw, doesn't allow its accredited members to engage in any other marine related business for profit) or any other relevant organization. Whether he is or not, I suspect they'd be very interested in knowing his business practices cuz it's highly unlikely that he's any more ethical as a surveyor.
And finally...have you reached out to the USCG doc center to let them know he's not posting the required disclaimer on his material?
https://www.uscg.mil/nvdc/nvdcpoc.aspI looked on the USCG doc website....no way I could see to reach a Rep?
With our ongoing fascination of doing financial and purchasing things on the Internet a different set of BS filters is required. Crooks, thieves, charlatans and evil doers abound. Look no further than the thread regarding trashing the Cordero Lodge, the old fashioned muck abouts do still exist though.
Our increasing refusal to use the mails (egads, checks can be stolen) has led to a much higher loss ratio according to the FBI, via online theft and gouging. Same old thing, be a careful skeptic. Maybe this USCG document thread will lead to some problems for the "surveyor." Hope so.
Greetings,
Mr. BK. Vessel documentation lists are public. Anyone can access them.
We have another thread on the subject. I'm sure a mod will merge.
That could facilitate copy cat renewal offers at profit inflated cost.Greetings,
Mr. BK. Vessel documentation lists are public. Anyone can access them.
That could facilitate copy cat renewal offers at profit inflated cost.
Al, USCG records show your boat is forty years old! The boat surely doesn't show its age.
Its not a scam but it is VERY misleading. That is a documentation service that is trying to look like the CG site and get people to renew through them for an up charge. Not illegal, but unethical in my book.