Marine Surveyor and Consultant specialising in small craft and yachts working for private and corporate clients including Insurance Companies and as an expert witness particularly relating to marine and water safety in both civil and coroners courts. A full member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying a Member of the ​Irish Institute of Master Mariners and an Assistant Fellow of the Nautical Institute.A hydrophile, drowning prevention advocate, lover of aquatic sports & pursuits all my life. Went to School in the Marist Brothers College in Athlone until 1979, joined the Navy as an Executive Officer. spent almost two years training with the Royal Navy. Served as Gunnery Officer, Navigator, Training Officer, in Charge of the Naval Diving Section; Commanded L.E. AISLING & L.E. ORLA, served as Harbour Master at the Naval Base. Twice seconded from the Navy, first time was to sail on the NCB Ireland for the Whitbread Round the World Yacht race and the second occasion was to sail onboard STV Asgard II as Second Mate.Following twenty one and a half years, took up appointment as CEO of Water Safety Ireland which is the Statutory Body established to promote water safety in Ireland. Made a significant contribution in reducing drownings from on average 185 when I joined to 110 when I retired twenty one years later.Specialties: Small craft surveying, matters marine, maritime, water safety, sailing, race management and aquatic pursuits.