Knox Marine Consultants is a marine survey firm specializing in damage survey and investigation. The company’s headquarters is in Richmond, Virginia, with a field office in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk, Virginia area.

Steve Knox, the company president and principal surveyor, investigates boating accidents throughout the eastern United States. He also provides expert assistance in cases involving the construction or repair of pleasure boats, such as warranty claims. Steve, a long time marine surveyor, is a licensed Professional Engineer. He is one of about a dozen marine surveyors certified as an Accredited Senior Appraiser. He was one of the first Certified Marine Investigators in the country.

Bill Patterson works with Steve in the Richmond area. Bill has an extensive background in boat repair, including wooden boats. His personal boat is a Chesapeake Bay buy boat that is almost 100 years old. Patterson has managed a local marina and maintains a 100 ton Coast Guard captain's license.

Val Lippa runs the Norfolk office. He is an experienced marine surveyor who is a SAMS-AMS. Val is a retired naval officer with extensive experience in vessel inspection and repair. He served as Chief Engineer on several ships and holds an Unlimited Chief Engineer – Steam license.

The Norfolk office handles damage survey assignments in southeastern Virginia, including the eastern shore, and northeastern North Carolina. The office in Richmond covers the rest of Virginia as well as Maryland.

Knox Marine also provides training for our insurance company clients on a variety of boat related topics.

Give us a call. If can’t provide exactly the right combination of skills for your claim/case, we will refer you to the right person – without charge.

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