David Clinton Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Supported the BP Marine Team with Naval Architecture and Marine Warranty experience for the Sub-Sea construction phase 1.An interesting and challenging two (2) years.Wish all the Tortue Team the best for 2023 !!!!

Contracted as a Senior Naval Architect / Marine Warranty Surveyor on TCO Tengiz FGP/WPMP. Based in project offices in Farnborough.• Responsible for all engineering document reviews covering; module structures, heavy lift ocean transport, river transport, and trailered load-out and load-in. Leading a multidisciplinary team of nine MWS engineers.• Review of site queries and MOC.• Co-ordination with MWS site surveyors across five site to ensure timely completion of MWS services to… Show more Contracted as a Senior Naval Architect / Marine Warranty Surveyor on TCO Tengiz FGP/WPMP. Based in project offices in Farnborough.• Responsible for all engineering document reviews covering; module structures, heavy lift ocean transport, river transport, and trailered load-out and load-in. Leading a multidisciplinary team of nine MWS engineers.• Review of site queries and MOC.• Co-ordination with MWS site surveyors across five site to ensure timely completion of MWS services to allow issue of CoA. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Contracted as a Senior Naval Architect / Project Manager on two North Sea FPSO developments.• Project Manager on Hurricane Lancaster EPS Development. Covering engineering and procedure review and approval for the load-out, transportation, installation, and hook-up of the mooring system and buoy for FPSO Aoka Mizu DBT.• Marine Warranty Surveyor for FSO Alisa mooring hook-up on Culzean Field.

Contracted as part of the Naval Architecture and Structures team to develop the Type 26 Global Combat Ship for the Royal Navy. Specifically working on structural calculations and FEA for the detailed design of machinery mounts to withstand shock loads.

London, United Kingdom

Contracted into the Sea Lion Development project team within the Falkland Islands Business Unit. Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering to create efficiency-enabling design solutions for the Sea Lion FPSO. ➢Carried out design configurations and technical governance for FPSO, TLP and FSO options. ➢Delivered hull and turret studies, designs, schematics and specifications.➢Prepared Scopes of Work and Design Briefs during Appraise and Select.➢Critically evaluated… Show more Contracted into the Sea Lion Development project team within the Falkland Islands Business Unit. Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering to create efficiency-enabling design solutions for the Sea Lion FPSO. ➢Carried out design configurations and technical governance for FPSO, TLP and FSO options. ➢Delivered hull and turret studies, designs, schematics and specifications.➢Prepared Scopes of Work and Design Briefs during Appraise and Select.➢Critically evaluated contractor tenders to identify cost reduction opportunities.➢Implemented technical processes relating to Vessel Assurance Standards. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Acted at Project Manager, Engineering Surveyor and Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) for various projects in the North Sea and West Africa.➢Surveyed mooring, riser hook-up & commissioning for Pazflor FPSO installation.➢Managed contractor design, analysis & installation for two operation FPSO upgrade projects.➢Surveyed FPSO loadout, transportation, installation & offshore operational procedures.➢Assessor for the loss of FPSO moorings and subsea equipment damage due to extreme… Show more Acted at Project Manager, Engineering Surveyor and Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) for various projects in the North Sea and West Africa.➢Surveyed mooring, riser hook-up & commissioning for Pazflor FPSO installation.➢Managed contractor design, analysis & installation for two operation FPSO upgrade projects.➢Surveyed FPSO loadout, transportation, installation & offshore operational procedures.➢Assessor for the loss of FPSO moorings and subsea equipment damage due to extreme weather.➢Structural surveys for collision damages to a drill ship and subsea equipment.➢MODU Code compliance surveys carried out on behalf of underwriters. Show less

➢Supported three distinct business functions; operations, projects and non-BP operating assets. ➢Advised the SPU Engineering Authority on compliance-related marine & naval architecture matters.➢General oversight & approval of Class contracts including in-water hull inspections, tank inspections & survey work. ➢Ensured the operating FPSO remained in full compliance with IMO regulations & Angolan Law. ➢Acted as Technical Authority responsible for approval of… Show more ➢Supported three distinct business functions; operations, projects and non-BP operating assets. ➢Advised the SPU Engineering Authority on compliance-related marine & naval architecture matters.➢General oversight & approval of Class contracts including in-water hull inspections, tank inspections & survey work. ➢Ensured the operating FPSO remained in full compliance with IMO regulations & Angolan Law. ➢Acted as Technical Authority responsible for approval of Technical Queries, Management of Change requests from the operations team in support of the day to day production activities of the FPSO.➢Provided technical expertise to a multi-discipline project team on PSVM tanker to FPSO conversion.➢Advised the site team on structural matters, in particular, the removal of the tanker bow & integration of the turret support structure.➢As the Technical Authority in the Central Engineering Team, provided extensive support to the Non-Operated (Joint Venture) team for 2 tanker conversion projects.➢Co-led a BP Shipping working group writing corporate standards for Hull Structures & Marine Life Saving Appliances. Show less

Deployed to lead the design, manufacture, transportation and installation of the accommodation modules for the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.➢Led project meetings, contractor assessments, FEA & design reviews & project planning events.➢Prepared, reviewed, & approved structural reports including fatigue, stability, hydrodynamics & layouts.

Uk & The Netherlands

Previous experience includes over a decade of contract and staff roles supporting major projects for some of the world’s leading of operators, consultancies and classification societies. Conducted detailed design, calculations, analysis and surveys for offshore production facilities, construction and pipelay vessels, oil tankers, double-hull tankers, semi-submersible and jack-up drilling rigs, container ships, and cruise liners.- Naval Architect, Holder Offshore Engineering… Show more Previous experience includes over a decade of contract and staff roles supporting major projects for some of the world’s leading of operators, consultancies and classification societies. Conducted detailed design, calculations, analysis and surveys for offshore production facilities, construction and pipelay vessels, oil tankers, double-hull tankers, semi-submersible and jack-up drilling rigs, container ships, and cruise liners.- Naval Architect, Holder Offshore Engineering (Survey & Integrity Unit), Feb 01 – Aug 02- Naval Architect, Ministry of Defence (Capability Management Group), Nov 98 – Jan 01- Naval Architect, ABS Europe (Ship Engineering Department), Aug 98 – Nov 98- Naval Architect, Marine Structure Consultant (Rotterdam HQ), Jul 97 – Jun 98- Senior Engineer, Noble Denton Europe (Contracted to BP), May 97 – Jul 97- Structural Assessor, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (Class Computational Services) Jun 93 – Apr 97- Naval Architect, Brown and Root Limited (Floating Structures Division), Jul 90 – Jun 93- Assistant Naval Architect, Burness, Corlett & Partners, Mar 89 – Jun 90 Show less