Experience

Camper & Nicholsons

• Monaco
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ISM & ISPS Manager& DPA

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  London & Antibes • Creation and development of the company International Safety Management (ISM) for yachts up to 140m. • Supervising fleet management and crew administration activities. • Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for fleet. • Managing and advising the CEO, owners, brokers and other department heads on compliance & contractual issues, crew disputes and offshore crew employment. • Manage internal and external procedures for yacht management services and audits. • Undertake and handle… Show more • Creation and development of the company International Safety Management (ISM) for yachts up to 140m. • Supervising fleet management and crew administration activities. • Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for fleet. • Managing and advising the CEO, owners, brokers and other department heads on compliance & contractual issues, crew disputes and offshore crew employment. • Manage internal and external procedures for yacht management services and audits. • Undertake and handle accident and defect investigations, liaise with brokers, underwriters and consultants. • Advising the new build team construction & registration/delivery of new yachts. • Review sub contractors and internal performance, seeking improved solutions in services. Show less



Maritime and Coastguard Agency

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Marine Consultant Surveyor

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Southampton, United Kingdom In addition to may duties as a Marine surveyor I now: Provide a first point of contact for Marine Office staff for technical and survey policy issues. Take an active role in developing policy and guidance for surveyors and industry. Ensure agreed policy and guidance is promulgated and understood by surveyors by giving briefings, training mentoring or coaching for Marine office staff. Monitor the work undertaken by surveyors for technical knowledge and consistency. Support… Show more In addition to may duties as a Marine surveyor I now: Provide a first point of contact for Marine Office staff for technical and survey policy issues. Take an active role in developing policy and guidance for surveyors and industry. Ensure agreed policy and guidance is promulgated and understood by surveyors by giving briefings, training mentoring or coaching for Marine office staff. Monitor the work undertaken by surveyors for technical knowledge and consistency. Support development and delivery of surveyor training

• Marine Surveyor

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

  Southampton, United Kingdom Survey of new build and existing passenger and high speed craft International Safety Management (ISM) and ship security auditor. Customer service manager for ships operated by major international cruise company and other UK based ship operators. Advise customers on legislative and operational requirements.

• Large Yacht Surveyor

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2012

  Southampton Development of LY3 revision of the mega yacht code. Auditing of safety management and security systems. Surveying existing yachts including hull and machinery surveys. Design approval for new build mega yachts. Advise yards, owners, designers and operators.



Maritime and Coastguard Agency

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marine Surveyor

  • Jun 2003 - Nov 2005

  Surveys of new and existing passenger, cargo and high speed craft International Safety Management (ISM) and ship security auditor. Customer service manager for ships operated by major international cruise company and other UK based ship operators. Port state control for Paris MoU Advise customers on legislative and operational requirements.

• Policy manager - Fishing Vessel Safety

  • Jun 2003 - Nov 2005

  Represented MCA at national and international levels. Managed industry stakeholder relations. Commissioned, technically and financially managed research of projects with a budget of £90K in support of policy. Liaised with and attend marine accident investigation branch (MAIB) reviews. Advised surveyors on the interpretation and application of safety regulations and technical standards.



Fleet Support Ltd

• Commercial Ship Repair Assistant Project Manager / Hull Survey and Load Testing Manager:

  • May 1999 - Jun 2003

  Fleet Support Ltd: Commercial Ship Repair Assistant Project Manager Responsible for tendering for, planning and execution phases of re-fit projects. Liaised with external customers and internal production staff to deliver projects. Hull Survey and Load Testing Manager: • Managed a team of 16 surveyors and testing staff, delivering structural survey and testing programmes value up to £500k. Undertook efficiency assessment of technical services department, proposing new… Show more Fleet Support Ltd: Commercial Ship Repair Assistant Project Manager Responsible for tendering for, planning and execution phases of re-fit projects. Liaised with external customers and internal production staff to deliver projects. Hull Survey and Load Testing Manager: • Managed a team of 16 surveyors and testing staff, delivering structural survey and testing programmes value up to £500k. Undertook efficiency assessment of technical services department, proposing new working processes and efficiency measures which were implemented saving £150k. Supervised structural and watertight integrity surveys of large and small naval vessels in steel and GRP construction. Gained experience of initial and concept design in Vosper Thorneycroft’s design office on high speed craft, intact and damaged stability calculations, layout, application of SOLAS regulations and preparation of whole ship safety case. Show less



Lloyds Register

• Technical Assistant

  • Jan 1998 - May 1999