1996–2009
Seagoing Career
Deck Officer to Master Mariner
Tanker & Offshore Support Vessels
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maritime Experience Operational Leadership Executive Perspective
More than 25 years across seagoing and shore-based maritime operations, with a career spanning shipboard responsibility, marine operations, fleet management and ship management leadership.
Master Mariner
Sea-to-Shore Experience
Maritime Leadership
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
From the Bridge to Ship Management Leadership.
My career has evolved from seagoing operations to shore-based leadership, giving me a broad perspective on how vessel operations, people, safety, compliance, technical requirements and commercial priorities intersect.
This perspective shapes my approach to ship management: sound operational decisions require clear accountability, disciplined processes, effective communication and a practical understanding of risk.
CAREER PROGRESSION
A Career Built Through Operational Responsibility.
From seagoing command to shore-based management, each stage has broadened my perspective on vessel operations, fleet performance and maritime leadership.
2004–2010
Fleet Supervisor Marine Operations Head & Owner Representative
Fleet Operations, Crew Performance, DPA & Operational Management
2010–2014
Marine Operations Head & DPA Marine Specialist
LNG Project, Fleet Marine Operations & Safety Governance
2014–2018
Marine Operations Manager Port Master
Vessel Operations, Vetting, Repair & Docking & Marine Governance
2019–2021
Senior Branch Manager
Business Operations, People & Performance
2021–2025
VP Ship Management
Ship Management, Fleet Performance & Executive Leadership
2026
Co-Fleet Manager
CURRENTFleet Readiness, Cross-Functional Coordination & Performance
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
From Vessel Operations to Organizational Performance.
Leadership experience across the interconnected functions that shape vessel safety, reliability, readiness and commercial performance.
Fleet & Marine Operations
Operational oversight, vessel readiness and fleet performance.
Technical Management & Dry-docking
Ownership of dry-docking and repair planning, deficiency management, repair execution and class compliance, with accountability for successful dry-docking and vessel readiness.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Governance
Planning and execution of safety and compliance programmes, risk management, regulatory requirements and audit readiness to support safe, compliant and reliable vessel operations.
People Management & Development
End-to-end crew management, including selection, manning, training, performance appraisal and professional development, to maintain crew competence, readiness and operational effectiveness.
Commercial Performance & Budget Management
Annual budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis and corrective action to maintain cost discipline, optimize resource allocation and support operational and financial performance.
Stakeholder Management
Engagement with clients, authorities, class, charterers and internal teams.
SPECIALIZED MARITIME EXPERIENCE
Experience Across Complex Maritime Environments.
Exposure to specialized vessels, offshore activities and marine projects requiring operational coordination, technical understanding and disciplined execution.
Submarine Cable Operations
Submarine cable laying and restoration activities involving specialized vessels, offshore project coordination and operational support.
Offshore Support Vessels
Marine operations involving Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS), Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT), Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels and crew boats.
Towing & Barge Operations
Ocean towing, tug operations and coal barge movements, with attention to towing requirements, operational coordination and marine risks.
Vessel Projects & Lifecycle Support
Newbuilding supervision, vessel delivery, classification surveys, dry-docking and repair projects.
MARINE GOVERNANCE
Safety and Compliance Are Integral to Operational Performance.
Reliable maritime operations depend on disciplined management systems, clear accountability and consistent control of regulatory and operational risks.
My experience includes implementing and overseeing operational requirements, supporting audit and inspection readiness, monitoring compliance and following through on corrective actions to strengthen operational discipline.
Governance & Compliance Frameworks
- ISM Code & ISPS Code
- IMO requirements
- OCIMF, SIRE & OVID
- Class & Flag State requirements
- Port State Control (PSC)
- Internal audits
LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE
Experience taught me how to operate.
Leadership taught me how to build systems that allow people to
operate better.
My focus today is not only on solving operational problems, but also on understanding why they occur, strengthening ownership and building systems that support sustained operational improvement.