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As owner of GB Marine Services, Inc. and Maryland Marine Surveyors, LLC, William (Bill) Woodside is the principal marine surveyor. He has over 40 years of marine experience in both power and sail. Bill has worked closely with local boat builders on Maryland's Eastern Shore and designed and oversaw the construction of his personal 40' fisherman / cruiser "Doll-Fin", along with construction of vessels for several clients. Bill has in-depth knowledge of both wood and fiberglass construction and has the ability to handle large jobs requiring coordination of multiple surveyors with various specialties, endorsements, and at the highest levels of education as it applies to the job.

Bill is a retired executive from a Fortune 500, International Company with many years experience as Technical Director of design and implementation of complex material handling systems for automating very large warehouses using mechanical and computerized technologies. These same skills are now directed to the marine services industry and to personal and corporate clients in all things related to boats.

Education specific to Marine Services & Surveying:
USCG Captain - Master 100 GT Near Coastal License.
Graduate - Chapman School of Seamanship, Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
Chapman School of Seamanship, Insurance Claims Processing
Certified - Standards for the American Marine Manufacturer's Association by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Member - American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Member - Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - SAMS® AMS®