2009 was another excellent year for Geoff Waddington & Partners Limited, despite the financial climate.

The cargo department has continued to expand in all areas. Record numbers of damage and insurance surveys and dangerous goods inspections were undertaken throughout 2009.

The contributions of our two dedicated small craft surveyors have assisted in the continual development and expansion of our small craft department. We now offer additional services, including RCD post construction assessment for imported vessels and have experienced an increase in expert witness, tonnage measurement and MCA coding instructions.

The PDI and new build sector was again outstanding, with the addition of many new clients, including both distributors and private individuals. We have cemented our strong relationships with the UK's largest motor yacht manufacturers, with numerous instructions received directly from the factories over the past year.

The diversity of the company has proven to be our key asset again and we look forward to undertaking many more new instructions in 2010.