U.S. Coast Guard 1600 Ton Master

Love Maritime Group was founded on a lifetime of experience on the water and a commitment to professionalism, safety, and practical maritime expertise.

Captain Katie Love provides marine surveying, compliance support, internal auditing, consulting, and project management services for commercial and recreational marine clients throughout the West Coast and beyond. Her approach combines real-world vessel operations with technical expertise in safety management, regulatory compliance, and risk-based decision making.

Katie's maritime career spans more than two decades across commercial towing, harbor operations, offshore supply vessels, yacht deliveries, racing sailboats, and marine management. She holds a U.S. Coast Guard 1,600 Ton Master License and Unlimited Second Mate, Oceans License, bringing extensive experience in vessel command, inspections, marine operations, and complex project execution.

In addition to her operational background, Katie is a certified ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) and an ABS Certified ISM Lead Auditor with extensive experience conducting internal audits, vessel inspections, incident investigations, corrective action management, and Safety Management System implementation.

While Love Maritime Group is led by Captain Katie Love, every project is supported by an extensive network of highly qualified maritime professionals. Through long-standing relationships across the commercial and recreational marine industries, we are able to assemble specialized teams of surveyors, engineers, naval architects, regulatory specialists, and subject matter experts whenever a project requires additional expertise.

Whether conducting a marine survey, supporting regulatory compliance, managing complex marine projects, or serving as an expert witness, Love Maritime Group is committed to delivering practical solutions, defensible reporting, and trusted professional guidance built on real-world experience.