Freighter & Marine Engineer working for Alcatel Submarine Networks within the Marine department. A broad role combining the management and overseeing of cable storage and handling equipment whilst working with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure fibre optic cable and associated equipment is safely stowed, handled and transported Responsibilities include: - Management of freighter mobilization, transfer operations worldwide for telecommunications cable and associated submerged equipment- Design of cable storage and cable handling equipment- Managing fabrication, commissioning, and planned maintenance of cable handling equipment- Team supervision, QHSE and costs control of freighter and depot operations- Working in close conjunction with Project Managers, and Vessel crew- Utilising working knowledge of stability, offshore/marine safety, ISM and ISPS codes, vessel management and coordination, marine construction and other core engineering skills.

Self employed through Polestar Marine Limited providing freelance marine engineering and other services in the following sectors: - Harbour and offshore towage - Offshore Service/Supply and CTVs - Workboats and Survey Vessels - Renewable energy - Nearshore or shallow water work and cable installation projects

Freelance work on a variety of workboats, yachts, and other vessels providing both afloat and ashore services.