ABOUT ME
Laura Peterson
Laura Peterson of Mermaid Marine Surveyors is combining her prior professional and personal experiences on the water, as she spearheads into marine surveying.
As Laura entered the Marine Surveying Profession, she:
· Graduated from the Chapman School of Seamanship for Small Craft and Yacht Surveying
· Obtained her ABYC Standards Advisor certification.
· Joined IAMI, International Association of Marine Investigators and is currently working becoming a Certified Marine Investigator
· Completed the Central and Mid Atlantic Marine Surveyors continuing education training offered by Lloyd Griffin, III, NAMS CMS, Central Atlantic Regional Director, and SAMS AMS
Professional
Over 25 years experience as an Insurance Appraiser and Claims Manager handling all of Florida. Trained to carefully examine conditions, damages and articulate the findings in a Professional Report. I have surveyed vessels due to hurricanes, storms, fires and collisions. I am prepared to deliver professional survey reports for all your needs & expectations as a Marine Surveyor.
Personal
Born and raised in Puerto Rico until 1989, I quickly fell in love with the ocean and learned to water ski, windsurf and fish. Our family traveled often to Vieques and Culebra via boat or catamaran and I loved my childhood. Later in life I started racing Catamarans and crewed on Sailboats for races from Pensacola to Key West. Have also participated in many fishing tournaments throughout Florida. I am a mom to two teenage boys and I love being their mom. They have taught me so much in life and am a better person because of them. I have lived in Florida since 93 and have been a resident of Martin County since 03. YO HABLA ESPANOL!