Experience

Divergent Yachting

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Divergent Yachting is a Bespoke Yacht Management company for discerning Clients. Divergent Yachting is a Bespoke Yacht Management company for discerning Clients.



Superyacht Charities UK Reg# 1166259

• Lyndhurst, UK

• Founder and Chairperson

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Superyacht Charities raises funds from within our industry to support other nominated charities fulfil their goals. We support charities which do not receive any government funding and can prove that they put >90% of all they earn towards the cause they are promoting. We have also funded hurricane relief projects. Superyacht Charities raises funds from within our industry to support other nominated charities fulfil their goals. We support charities which do not receive any government funding and can prove that they put >90% of all they earn towards the cause they are promoting. We have also funded hurricane relief projects.



Yacht Consultancy Ltd

• Maritime Transportation

• Director

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  INDEPENDENT Consultant, Project Manager and Owners Representative for the construction and refit of new yachts and Superyachts. Past New build projects as Owners representative: • 1x 106m steel and aluminium vessel in Northern Europe (delivered 2018) • 1x 30m steel and aluminium motor vessel out of Holland (delivered mid 2016) ~ 1x 60m steel and aluminium motor vessel in Germany (Delivered June 2012) • 1x 63m aluminium motor vessel (Delivered 2013) • 1x 55m steel and aluminium motor vessel in Holland (Delivered May 2011) • 1x 49m Cor de Rover Design, steel and aluminium motor vessel in Italy (Delivered September 2009) • 1x 45m steel and aluminium motor vessel out of Savona, Italy (Delivered mid 2006) • 1x 41m aluminium motor vessel out of Savona, Italy (Delivered 2007) • 1x 36m aluminium motor vessel out of Varazze, Italy (Delivered mid 2006) • 1x 28m Fibreglass motor vessel out of Ancona, Italy (Delivered May 2014 ) • 1x 24m fibreglass motor vessel out of Forli, Italy (Delivered 2007) • 2x 42m aluminium vessels. Specification review, drawing reviews and construction commencement (2007). Specification review for all the above new build projects plus the following: • 1x 79m Specification review (China build 2009) • 1x 45m Specification review (Turkey build 2009) • 1x 60m Drawing review and Specification review (2008) Refits. • 1x 28.65m aluminium sailing yacht refit in Savona, Italy (winter 2006-07) • 1x 15m classic wooden yacht. Full refit and engine move in Hamble, UK (winter 2004) • Plus multiple refits worldwide during 18 years as a Captain / Engineer on yachts. Show less



Private

• Worldwide

• CAPTAIN

  • Dec 1986 - Dec 2005

  I was a Captain / Engineer on numerous vessels, both sailing yachts and motor yachts, ranging from 20m to 52m in length. I was fortunate enough to sail around the world (trans Atlantic, trans Pacific, Asia, China, Red Sea, Mediterranean and many other places) visiting some wonderful ports for adventurous Employers. I was a Captain / Engineer on numerous vessels, both sailing yachts and motor yachts, ranging from 20m to 52m in length. I was fortunate enough to sail around the world (trans Atlantic, trans Pacific, Asia, China, Red Sea, Mediterranean and many other places) visiting some wonderful ports for adventurous Employers.



Pacific Charters Ltd

• Director

  • Apr 1999 - Jul 2003

  Charter company offering vessels throughout New Zealand and the Pacific region Charter company offering vessels throughout New Zealand and the Pacific region



Pacific Yacht Services Ltd

• Director / Owner

  • Mar 1999 - Jul 2003

  Yacht Provisioning company set up to assist visiting Superyachts to Auckland, New Zealand during the two Americas Cup Challenges (2000 and 2003). Yacht Provisioning company set up to assist visiting Superyachts to Auckland, New Zealand during the two Americas Cup Challenges (2000 and 2003).



Kia Ora Yachting Ltd

• Director / Owner

  • Jan 1997 - Jul 2003

  Yacht Managment Company based in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Managment Company based in Auckland, New Zealand.