A dynamic and articulate Marine Consultant / Offshore Client Representative with exemplary service record spanning within marine corporate environment and aboard variety of vessels in multiple marine industry sectors. He possess deep technical maritime knowledge, personnel and vessel management expertise, and natural aptitude for quality and safety management. An excellent negotiator with ability to solve complex problems in stressful high-pressured situations utilising good judgement and decisiveness obtained from extensive career experience. He is able to devise and execute strategies which ensured the projects met targeted results and were delivered on time. He continually meets and exceeds work goals through effective time management, task delegation, and process improvement. Key highlights:- Seagoing experience on an extensive range of offshore vessels - Gained Nautical Institute DPO Certificate in 1999- Master Mariner with additional professional and academic qualifications - Extensive experience of Marine Assurance & Incident Investigation- Extensive experience of working for a number of oil majors within the Logistics Marine Team for BP in Baku, ConocoPhillips and Chrysaor in Aberdeen, as well as Shell in Nigeria - Comprehensive experience of upstream marine operations including rig moves, DP operations, logistics vessel activities, FPSO/ FSU support and decommissioning - Mentoring local staff and new entrants to working in shore based client facing roles
Gsr Marine Consultants Ltd
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Marine OperationsGsr Marine Consultants Ltd Jan 2016 - PresentSuccessfully delivered excellent marine consultancy services to multiple clients• Engaged in Marine Inspections & Audits on-board a variety of vessel types using a variety of industry formats including: OVID, CMID, Suitability Surveys & In-house variants.• Delivered Marine Warranty Surveyor services to verify requirements for load out & sailaway operations in order to manage risks in marine projects.• Served as Marine and Client Rep for Conoco Phillips/ Chrysaor and Harbour Energy during Jack up & Semi-Submersible Rig Moves including pre-lays, Air Diving Campaign, Heavy lift & Pipeline Pigging Operations for decommissioningKey Highlights:Worked as Marine Team Leader on Shell Nigeria Marine Transformation consultancy project, involved in implementing key measures to improve marine safety and efficiencies in day to day operations The Marine Transformation consultancy team was recruited to complement the existing Logistics Marine Team working across inshore, near shore and deepwater operating areas with over 200 chartered vessels of a variety of size, construction and on going activity. This represents a unique risk profile to the operating company in a challenging working area given external factors of security and community involvement Upon returning from Baku in December 2015, I was very grateful to be asked to resume my relationship and Work for Conoco Phillips Aberdeen as Marine Specialist, providing office based support and offshore attendance during critical marine operations in the central and southern North Sea during day to day operations and decommissioning activities.The decommissioning activities included working as offshore client representative on a multi year campaign to remove the LOGGS and Viking Bravo complexes as well as satellite platforms using heavy lift vessels from a number of different contractorsWorked as MWS in Korea for Statoil Mariner project load out and sail away of 5 main modules and ancillary items for shipping
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Marine Technical Advisor (Logistics)Bp Jan 2013 - Dec 2015Baku, Azerbaijan (Residential)Managed daily marine operations and projects to sustain safe/reliable operations and ensured ship's compliance with BP’s marine assurance requirements.• Proactively attended marine assurance audits & directed high potential incident investigations. • Functioned as Project Mariner for multi-location Flotel campaign during planning and offshore phases including Towmaster. • Accountable for lead project mariner for new tonnage entering the region and marine assurance/start up as well as supported offshore projects during planning/execution phases.• Skilfully delivered marine guidance to streamline project implementation, examined procedures to generate trials progress reports, and demonstrated vessels suitability for charter/projects.• Effectively performed daily operations to attain organisational targets, coached local national staff in marine technical team, and improved processes in accordance to OMS. -
Marine Consultant/ DirectorGsr Marine Consultants Limited Sep 2010 - Dec 2012Competently worked for variety of clients and companies as self-employed Marine Consultant as well as supported oil and gas operations by performing offshore tasks in an efficient manner. • Conducted suitability survey on a number of DP vessels and spread moored vessels.• Seconded to ConocoPhillips Aberdeen office to deliver support for marine assurance & vessel vetting during J-block installation and commissioning activities • Attended HIRAs / HAZOPs & offshore works ensuring marine assurance processes are followed.• Participated in office based post incident review at COSL Drilling Europe and Workfox on behalf of ConocoPhillips • Acted as Expert Witness in pipeline damage case incurred during a rig move in Gulf of Mexico.• Attendance in pipeline and cable lay projects including bundle tow for offshore and windfarms. -
Vp Of Marine ConsultancyC-Mar America Inc Jul 2009 - Jul 2010Houston, Texas AreaHarmonised with Senior Management Team and contributed in C-MAR America’s business development. • Functioned as Manager for ship management contract of spread moored barge SUPERIOR PRIDE and participated in National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to compile DP Guidelines.• Conducted DP trials and IMCA CMID on-board a number of DP2 vessels including DSV KINGFISHER, OSV CLAIRE M CALLAIS, LIEBE TIDE, STIM STAR ANGOLA.• Provided DP expertise to US Navy “Sea base” research and development project during planning phase, attended trials phase acting as DP Advisor and DPO onboard Mighty Servant 3. -
Marine Consultant/ DirectorGsr Marine Consultants Limited Feb 2008 - Jun 2009Seamlessly provided strategic marine consultancy services to multiple clients / companies and functioned as self-employed Marine Consultant.• Served as Marine Representative DLB750 during heavy lifting of modules at production complexes and on-board HLV STANISLAV YUDIN during jacket & deck installation.• Analysed anchor patterns and DP Operations during spool piece installation and supervised barge / vessel movement, anchor running, positioning and mooring operation. • Negotiated with on-board departments and shore management to solve operational disputes with installation contractor NPCC.• Enthusiastically worked as DP Investigator on behalf of Chevron Thailand and as Marine Representative during rig move and tow in North Sea onboard OCEAN NOMAD. -
Marine ConsultantLoc Jun 2007 - Feb 2008Member of marine team- analyse marine operations and tracked onsite attendance as Marine Warranty Surveyor / Marine Consultant during multifaceted marine projects.• Appraised marine issues to recommend effective solutions in order to reduce non conformances, findings and confirm that vessels & barges comply with legislation, recommended practices & project assurance requirements. • Actively attended offshore and wind farm projects as Marine Warranty Surveyor.• Reviewed project documentation for offshore and wind farm projects. -
Offshore Assurance SuperintendentBp Aug 2005 - Jun 2007Assure and verify issues related to offshore vessels of BP group business globally to achieve effective results.• Executed offshore marine operations in an efficient manner to attain organisational goals and delivered marine assurance services with compliance to BP marine standards and procedures.• Directed vessel audits with IMCA CMID format, utilised TMSA format to conduct ship owners office based audits, and appraised third party audits of offshore vessels.• Delivered marine support to internal offshore projects in order to increase project efficiency and participated in HAZOPS, FMEA peer reviews, and accident investigations.• Keenly served as BP Shipping Representative during critical operations and project start-ups, contributed in industry forums/seminars, and ensured safe & reliable marine operations. -
Seagoing ExperiencesVarious Oct 1989 - Jul 2005At SeaSeagoing experience from commencing cadetship in Oct 1989 to obtaining 2nd Mates Certificate of Competency gained during Trinity House Cadetship whilst sailing onboard 2 x BP tankers and 2 x tankers of the Royal Fleet AuxiliaryUpon gaining 2nd mates COC, completed 2 trips with P&O containers on ships trading from Europe to Australia Then commenced offshore career in 1992, first working on EERV for Boston Putfords then onboard AHTS for Maersk.In 1997 after completing my Class 2/1, I gained DP experience and commenced working on a variety of DP vessels in the ranks of DPO/ Snr DPO/ Chief Officer and Barge Master on DSVs, DP Flotels and DP drilling in the North Sea, West Africa, Mexico and AsiaDuring this time I obtained my Class 1 Master Mariners Certificate of Competency
Gary Reay Skills
Gary Reay Education Details
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Msc In Marine Operations Management -
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International Institute Of Marine SurveyorsDiploma In Marine Surveying -
Marine Coastguard Agency- UkMaster Mariner -
Nautical InstituteDpo Certificate (#1228) -
Postgraduate Diploma In Law
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Reay
What company does Gary Reay work for?
Gary Reay works for Gsr Marine Consultants Ltd
What is Gary Reay's role at the current company?
Gary Reay's current role is Master Mariner, MSc, GDL, DipMarSur, Accredited OVID & AVI Inspector.AFNI, MICS, MSOMWS (# 0218).
What schools did Gary Reay attend?
Gary Reay attended Liverpool John Moores University, Institute Of Chartered Shipbrokers, International Institute Of Marine Surveyors, Marine Coastguard Agency- Uk, Nautical Institute, University Of Law.
What skills is Gary Reay known for?
Gary Reay has skills like Maritime, Safety Management Systems, Inspection, Marine Warranty Surveys, Communication Skills, Vessel Assurance, Subsea Construction, Oil And Gas, Drilling, Accident Investigation, Planning, Marine Operations Management.
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