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EYOS Expeditions is the world’s foremost provider of super-yacht expeditions, having led groundbreaking and innovative expeditions throughout the world for discerning clients. With a roster of expert consultants and guides, they have ventured to a variety of geographies, including the Antarctic, Bering Sea, Northwest Passage, Russian Far East, Svalbard, Greenland, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Polynesia, Madagascar, Seychelles and other destinations. In addition to planning and leading expeditions, they offer a chartering and brokerage service and consult on the design and building of private expedition yachts, and were design partners with Damen Shipyards on the SeaXplorer range of yachts.

Expedition Voyage Consultants provides cruise line executives, investors and operators expert advice on planning and operating all aspects of an expedition and is the only independent, full service expedition consultancy in the industry.

Freelance writer specializing in luxury and expedition cruiseships, writing for a variety of magazines, Internet sites and guidebooks in the US, UK and Australia. Topics covered include company, ship, cruise and port profiles; personal accounts of life at sea; and industry news and analysis for trade publications.

Hired by CEO for custom designed dual role, working part time as Chief Officer onboard the company flagship and part time in the office on special projects. Sailed as Captain and Second in command of pre-eminent expedition ship operating primarily in Antarctica and the Arctic in conjunction with National Geographic. When in office role, wide ranging duties that touched marketing, sales, and expedition development.

First American officer ever hired by Cunard in its 169-year history. Assigned to the shipyard to help deliver QM2, at the time the largest passenger ship ever and the most famous ship in the world. Quickly promoted through five ranks and left as the ship's third in command. Responsible for managing the safety and emergency response system for 4,000 people onboard and liaising with British and US authorities. Manager of the ship's bridge team and navigators, and responsible for the vessel's stability and statutory compliance.

Selected to be part of small advance team to deliver three new cable ships from the shipyard in Singapore, and responsible for the initial set up and operation of ship's navigation. Also responsible for loading, stowage and deployment of multi-million dollar fiber optic cable systems.

Officer on watch responsible for safety and navigation onboard 1,200 passenger ship. Variously in charge of ship's lifesaving equipment, fire systems and emergency response parties.

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Activities and Societies: VP, Travel and Hospitality Association

Bachleor Of Science, Marine Transportation

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