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Rod Twitchin Marine Gold Coast Independant Ship Surveyor, Boating and Marine Services

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Rod Twitchin Marine Gold Coast Independant Ship Surveyor, Boating and Marine Services

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Marine Surveys
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Category: Consulting

Lloyds ships 115′

LLOYDS SHIPS 112 Diagnostics

Service: Consulting & Diagnostics

Azimut 72

AZIMUT 72'

Service: Consulting

Accreditations, certifications & Memberships

All of RTM’s services are backed by our formal certifications, accreditations, memberships and vast experience on and off the water.

certifications

Ships Valuer
Trade Certificate - Mechanical
Commercial Boat Licence: 1993
Bronze Medallion - Volunteer Life Saver

AMSA ACCREDITATIONS

Master: 1993
Coxwain: 1997
Engineer: 1999
Surveyor: 2012

memberships

Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS)
Marine Surveyors Association (MSA)
Boating Industry Australia (BIA)

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Wishing you all a Safe & Happy Easter 🐰🫡🥂

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Introducing VOTO by RTM.
A structured governance framework bringing clarity, discipline and independent oversight to private vessels and superyachts.

Your vessel. Protected.
Your operations. Stabilised.
Your decisions. Informed.

Launching at SCIBS 2026 ⚓️🏁

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RTM supporting Gold Coast Waterways & Marine Safety Queensland ⚓🏁

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VOTO is RTM’s preventative governance framework for vessels from 30’ to 160’, designed to bring structure, alignment, and clarity to modern vessel operations. It provides owners, captains, contractors, and insurers with a stable operational ecosystem built on disciplined oversight, documentation structure, and independent technical judgement.

The framework establishes the operational rhythm a vessel needs to remain safe, predictable, and economically managed. This includes early identification of emerging risks, alignment across all parties, and a clear pathway for technical decisions throughout the vessel’s lifecycle. VOTO is not maintenance and not project management, it is governance. It ensures the vessel operates within a structured environment rather than reacting to problems after they occur.

RTM’s role remains consistent: provide neutral, evidence‑based oversight that protects the asset, the spend, and the owner’s confidence. VOTO extends this discipline into a year‑round operational model that reduces drift, improves decision‑making, and supports long‑term reliability. Our commitment is unchanged, independent, structured clarity for every vessel we support.

Enquiries are welcome from vessel owners seeking structured, preventative oversight and long‑term operational stability, including those working with managers or commercial operations.
#vesselgovernance #maritimeoperations #preventativeriskmanagement #structuredoversight #vessellifecycle #longtermreliability #independentjudgement #maritimesafety #assetprotection #operationalexcellence #rtm #rodtwitchinmarine

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RTM conducting the in water component of an insurance condition appraisal ⚓🏁

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Thinking about buying a boat? We understand how overwhelming the process can feel. That's why RTM offers complete pre-purchase surveys to give you peace of mind.

Our thorough inspections include in-water assessments, out-of-water evaluations, sea trials, and detailed mechanical inspections. We know how important this investment is to you, and we're here to help you make an informed decision.

Every boat deserves a proper inspection, and every buyer deserves to know exactly what they're purchasing. Our experience allows us to examine every detail, so you can move forward with confidence.

#marineinspection #boatsurvey #seatrials #boatbuying #marineservices #RodTwitchinMarine #RTM

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RTM completing a comprehensive mechanical inspection onboard this luxury yacht, including system checks, oil sampling, seatrial observations and a review of service history.

RTM’s structured, neutral approach provides a clear understanding of overall vessel condition. Our goal is to support informed and confident decision‑making for all stakeholders.
#yachtinspection #vesselassessment #marineengineering #luxuryyacht #prepurchaseinspection #yachtmaintenance #vesselcondition #informeddecisions #yachtsurvey #marineinspection #seaworthy #yachtingworld #marineassessment #rtm #rodtwitchinmarine

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Launching ahead of SCIBS — VOTO Operations. ⚓🏁

A new RTM governance framework for vessels in the 40–160 ft class, built to stabilise the vessel, protect the owner, and support the people who run it, whether that’s a captain, a crew, or the owner themselves. A neutral governance framework that holds the vessel steady by bringing structure, clarity, and disciplined oversight to every part of its operation.

Neutral.
Structured.
Regulator‑aligned.

Designed for the real operational environment , where small gaps and shifting routines lead to unscheduled repairs unless a steady framework holds the vessel on track.

Email rod@rtmarine.com.au if you’d like to understand how VOTO will benefit your vessel’s operation.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I would highly recommend Rod Twitchin Marine as a marine surveyor. Rod and his wife Renee work as the perfect team. Rod who has a wealth of knowledge on boats from his many years in the industry concentrated on the exterior and on all the workings of the boat including navigation and safety equipment while Renee covered the interior including soft furnishings and bedding and made sure all the galley appliances were working. They produced a most comprehensive report with photos covering every aspect, nothing was overlooked. Rod Twitchin Marine quote for a survey did not come as the cheapest but I consider it was worth every dollar to have an expert in their field to complete the survey. Rod was only too happy to discuss the contents of his report at length and give his opinion on different issues on the various occasions I contacted him.

#RodTwitchinMarine #RTM #MarineGovernance #MarineSurveyor #TechnicalGovernance #VesselOversight #ProjectOversight #MarineProjects #BoatInspection #VesselManagement #MarineExpert #IndustryTrusted #GoldCoastMarine #MarineIndustry #BoatingAustralia #QualityOverQuantity

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On site today providing governance‑aligned project oversight on this catamaran, keeping the scope structured, the decisions evidence‑based, and the owner protected throughout the works. ⚓🏁

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On site today completing a full pre‑purchase assessment on a Riviera 565 SUV including, in‑water checks, out‑of‑water inspection, sea trials, and mechanical review with oil sampling.

RTM remains neutral and evidence-based, providing clear insights so buyers can move forward with confidence. ⚓🏁

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Grateful to be featured in the March edition of Shipshape. Thanks to AIMS for the opportunity, and to the owners and crew who trusted RTM with this mission.

Independent marine surveying on global acquisitions is demanding work — but it’s work we genuinely enjoy. ⚓🏁

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Nordhavn 55 – RTM Pre‑Purchase Inspection ⚓🏁

A Nordhavn 55' going through the RTM process today, covering structure, machinery, ancillary systems, vessel aesthetics, and sea‑trial performance.

Rod and Renee deliver a balanced, neutral assessment across the full operational picture, from engineering condition to onboard presentation and how the vessel actually behaves underway.

Clear findings, calm process, premium documentation.

RTM – Professional Marine Surveys & Technical Governance.

Rod: 0412 641 614
Renee: 0433 348 944
Gold Coast, QLD based and services locally, nationally & internationally

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