RAY ASHTON  AMS 720 - Level 1 Thermographer - Principal Surveyor, Consultant & Investigator

Ray is a British national, who has been resident in Greece since 1987 and in Spain since 2003. He commenced his career with the Merchant Navy following a short marine small craft engineering apprenticeship on shore and served with several large shipping companies on both home and overseas trading routes.

In the 1970s he was initially employed in Greece as first mate and later as skipper and engineer, on various types of private and commercial yachts operating in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea areas.

In 1975 after nine years at sea Ray joined the British Police Force. He spent 12 years with Humberside Police, 10 years as a detective in the C.I.D during which time he was attached to the anti terrorist squad and seconded to No. 3 Regional Crime Squad investigating serious crimes nationwide. During this period Ray was instrumental in solving many notorious cases and was commended on several occasions by the courts and Chief Constables. In the course of his duties Ray was particularly trained in investigation techniques, surveillance and the use of tactical firearms.

In 1987 Ray left the Police service and moved to Greece where until 1993 he worked as principal marine surveyor with an Anglo/Greek company, dealing with insurance casualties. In October 1993, he set up Ray Ashton & Associates in Glyfada, Greece where he continues to maintain a presence in the form of a satellite office.

Ray is a qualified surveyor by training and experience and is a qualified Yacht Master and an experienced Yacht Engineer with specialised qualifications on Detroit Diesel engines. He is also a diver, life-saver and trained in fire fighting theory, practice and installation of systems. Ray is an approved Accredited Marine Surveyor by examination, a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, a member of the Royal Yachting Association and a member of the American Boat and Yacht Council.

Ray is a trained investigator and is a full member of the International Association of Marine Investigators, certified upon completion of training courses in Southampton, United Kingdom and Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.  He is also a member of the United Kingdom Professional Investigators Network, the International Investigator Network, British Agents Group and the World Association of Private Investigators. 

Ray is a Level 1 Thermographer, having attended a residential training course in UK, in relation to Infrared image surveys, for use in both marine and non-marine applications. Ray is a fluent speaker of the Greek language.

AMANDA ASHTON - Level 1 Thermographer

Amanda has been involved in marine insurance work since 1991 when she joined a British based company in Greece. From inception of Ray Ashton & Associates in 1993, she has maintained the administrative co-ordination of all the offices. Amanda has attended a residential training course in UK in relation to Infrared image surveys for use with both marine and non-marine applications.

Amanda became a full member of the International Association of Marine Investigators, certified upon completion of training courses in Southampton, United Kingdom and Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Amanda is an experienced investigator and speaks Greek fluently.

OTHER STAFF

R A & A Limited has a complement of personnel and associates, all of whom are experienced in the relative services provided. These are drawn from the Yachting fraternity, the British Police Service, H.M. Services and the Special Forces.