The membership with the Scandinavian Independent Marine Surveyors´ Association (SIMSA) implies a commitment to follow the stipulated Code of Ethics according to the Article No 4 of the Association´s Constitutions.

Code of Ethics

§ 1
Not to expose, or to let expose, from the Principal or his Client received confidential information or use the same for personal gain or profit without the permission of the Principal.

§ 2
Only undertake such assignments for which the Member is authorised and qualified and also to have this in consideration when subletting assignments.

§ 3
To conduct in a worthy, impartial and honest way and to execute the assignments with that skill and attention which is characteristic for Members of SIMSA.

§ 4
To report to the Principals such irregularities or circumstances, which have been noticed within the assignments and which can influence the interest of the Principals irrespective this is to his/her advantage or disadvantage.

§ 5
That Survey Reports are delivered without unnecessary delays, issued and presented in a professional way containing only facts which cannot be ambiguous or create misunderstandings.

§ 6
That at negotiations of assignment and its fee, these shall be based on ethic and skill which is characteristic for Members of SIMSA.

§ 7
That Member refrains from accepting assignment in case his/her judgement is temporarily or permanently weakened.

§ 8
That Member refrains from assignment which can be considered to create conflict of interest for the Principal, Employer or for the Member himself/herself.

§ 9
Not to use the name, emblem or logo of SIMSA for other purposes than to indicate the membership.

§ 10
That Member respects existing environment legislation and that he/she to the best of his/her ability safeguard common land, sea and air environment. Member is committed not to take active part in actions which can result in environment damages.

§ 11
That Member respects different religions and trends of opinion among people he/she meets during his/her exercise of profession and that he/she respects other people irrespective race, sex or ethnic origin.

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The above commitments is personal for the Member and are valid for his/her own assignments as well as for assignments for his/her Employer, or on behalf of other Survey Company or when subletting an assignment to other Surveyor/Company.

In case of deliberate negligence of the Code of Ethics which can result in discredit of the name and object of SIMSA or the reputation of the Members, SIMSA is entitled to either cancel or suspend the Member or to warn the Member.

Lysekil October 15th 1995