Experience

Maritime New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Maritime
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Technical Advisor

  • Nov 2015 - Present



Maritime New South Wales

• Maritime Investigator

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015



Tallship Adventures Training, recognised RYA training centre

• Principal

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2015



Tallship Adventures

• Captain

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

  Captain of the Royal Albatross, a 47m square-rig passenger-carrying barquentine operating adventure cruises and dive trips from Singapore and out into the South China Sea. This ship is a unique blend of the traditional sailing and seamanship skills allied to the latest technological equipment fit and superyacht luxury. What an oddessy life is, when adventure connects with ones life's passions! Captain of the Royal Albatross, a 47m square-rig passenger-carrying barquentine operating adventure cruises and dive trips from Singapore and out into the South China Sea. This ship is a unique blend of the traditional sailing and seamanship skills allied to the latest technological equipment fit and superyacht luxury. What an oddessy life is, when adventure connects with ones life's passions!



Maritime Masters Limited

• Maritime Transportation

• Owner

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  My company offers tailored maritime training and advice to industry and compass adjusting service. Presently on-hold while I fulfill a 3 year contact at sea in command of Royal Albatross (square-rig passenger sailing ship) My company offers tailored maritime training and advice to industry and compass adjusting service. Presently on-hold while I fulfill a 3 year contact at sea in command of Royal Albatross (square-rig passenger sailing ship)



Nautical Institute

• Auckland Branch

  • 2001 - 2010

  Vice Chairman Vice Chairman



Mahurangi Technical Institute

• Head of Maritime Department

  • 2001 - 2009

  Created training courses to meet both statutory maritime licences and superyacht requirements.Examiner for Inshore, Coastal and Offshore maritime tickets.Instructor and Examiner for RYA Yachtmaster (Sail & Power) certificates Created training courses to meet both statutory maritime licences and superyacht requirements.Examiner for Inshore, Coastal and Offshore maritime tickets.Instructor and Examiner for RYA Yachtmaster (Sail & Power) certificates



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Navigator

  • 1976 - 2001

  From OOW to being In-Command, from Minor War-Vessels to Capital Ships.Training Officer ashore and afloat, Staff Officer positions, in locations around the world. Event Management and organisation. Experience in multi-cultural environments. From OOW to being In-Command, from Minor War-Vessels to Capital Ships.Training Officer ashore and afloat, Staff Officer positions, in locations around the world. Event Management and organisation. Experience in multi-cultural environments.