I am proud to announce the launch of Marsh Maritime Pty Ltd. After almost 30 years working as a Marine Surveyor and consultant, I have gained an enormous range of experience and have worked in some fascinating roles within Australia and worldwide. Marsh Maritime Pty Ltd will focus on marine surveying and consultancy and we will be seeking to become a resource that can be relied upon for competency, dedication and delivery of a quality service.

Offshore Vessel Auditing/ Inspection• Inspection of a wide range of vessels: Towing, Seismic, Barges, Heavy Lift, Construction, Anchor Handling, Supply, Dive; Drilling, Jack Up, MODU; Research, CTV, Hydrographic, Rock Dropping• Varying formats – OVID, CMID, Client Formats• Creation of Inspection Format Independent Offshore Vessel Audit (IOVA) – used widely• Member of a high level audit team examining FPSO Safety• Work performed in: Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, USA, New ZealandShip Vetting• Vessels being brought into Australia from overseas• A range of clients in the offshore and construction areasCondition Surveys• All types of construction: Steel, Aluminium, Fibreglass, Timber• Numerous vessel types: Commercial, Fishing, Pleasure, Tugs, Large Ships, Barges, Ferries, Charter, Sailing vessels of various types, • In Australia and overseas• For a range of clients: banks, insurers, vessel owners, charterersDamage Surveys• Hull damage on a wide range of vessel types and sizes• Machinery damage from large direct acting two stroke engines to outboard engines• P&I Club representation on a range of marine incidents• Cargo damage surveys on a wide range of cargo• Damage surveys on a wide range of auxiliary machinery• Representation of Underwriters interests during vessel salvage operationsWarranty Surveys• Heavy Lift and Lashing – numerous high value cargo lifting and lashing warranty surveys• Pre-Tow – Examination of tugs and towed objects, single and double tows• Pre Voyage – examination of vessels for long overseas voyages beyond certification limits of operation• Heavy Load Land Transport – Within metro and country areasInsurance Claim Assessment• Performed for overseas and local Underwriters• Performed on hull, machinery, cargo, aquaculture, Loss of Hire

Surveying of small vessels in service for statutory compliance:• Surveyed approximately 2,500 vessels on the Western Australian Coast• All types of construction: Steel, Aluminium, Fibreglass, Timber, Ferro Cement• Numerous vessel types including: Fishing, Charter, Commercial, Passenger, Towing, Hovercraft, Crane Barges; Construction Barges, Sailing vesselsSurveying of new build vessels:• Various new build vessels surveyed from keel laying to completion• Predominantly aluminium construction• Differing roles: Fishing, Charter, Passenger, DivingPlan Review• Examination of vessel plans against WA Marine Act and USL Code requirements• Structural Analysis against USL and Australian StandardsExamination of Marine Engineers• Review of sea time for eligibility to sit certificate of competency exams;• Oral examinations of marine engineers up to Class 3 Motor;Incident Investigation• Investigation of a range of fatal and serious incidents;• Appear as a witness at Coroners Court

• Junior engineer through ranks to 1st Engineer• Experience gained on: Bulk carriers, Container Vessels, Tankers – VLCC and Product• Worked with Slow Speed Diesels, Medium Speed Diesels, Steam Auxilliary equipment and a range of auxiliary marine machinery• Studies to gain Class 2 and Class 1 Certificates of Competency (Motor)

• A wide range of mechanical fitting work in the general, mining, civil and marine engineering areas• On completion of four year apprenticeship, certified as a tradesman Mechanical Fitter