Maritime Software Company

International Independent Maritime Consultant, Surveyor & Expert Witness.Specialising in all maritime sectors:• Dry & Wet Cargo Damage• Salvage• Collision & Allision• Grounding• Speed & Consumption Performance• Charter Party Disputes• Safe Port Disputes• Claims for Passengers & Crew - injury, sickness, accidents & incidents• Fire and Flooding• Bridge Resource Management• Ship Handling• ISM ComplianceSpecialist with a wealth of… Show more International Independent Maritime Consultant, Surveyor & Expert Witness.Specialising in all maritime sectors:• Dry & Wet Cargo Damage• Salvage• Collision & Allision• Grounding• Speed & Consumption Performance• Charter Party Disputes• Safe Port Disputes• Claims for Passengers & Crew - injury, sickness, accidents & incidents• Fire and Flooding• Bridge Resource Management• Ship Handling• ISM ComplianceSpecialist with a wealth of experience in hurricane preparedness planning and large scale salvage operations. Show less

Master Mariner & Marine Consultant - 23 years as a maritime professional with experience of bulk cargoes, chemical tankers, break bulk and RoRo’s including command experience on large passenger ships.Specialising in Hurricane Planning and Preparation.Main Surveying and Consulting Sectors:Specialising in Passenger, RoRo, Container, General and Dry Cargo maritime sectors:• Dry and wet cargo damage• Salvage• Hatch damage• Heavy lifts• Container… Show more Master Mariner & Marine Consultant - 23 years as a maritime professional with experience of bulk cargoes, chemical tankers, break bulk and RoRo’s including command experience on large passenger ships.Specialising in Hurricane Planning and Preparation.Main Surveying and Consulting Sectors:Specialising in Passenger, RoRo, Container, General and Dry Cargo maritime sectors:• Dry and wet cargo damage• Salvage• Hatch damage• Heavy lifts• Container stowage• Chemical tankers• Project Cargo• Claims for passengers and crew - injury, sickness, accidents and incidents• Fire and flooding• Risk Assessments• MLC 2006 compliance• PSC Issues• Safety compliance and training• Collisions, damage and groundings• Bridge Resource Management• Safe ports and passage planning• Ship handling• ISM complianceRelevant Personal Key Skills:• Risk assessment• ISM & Management Systems• Root Cause Analysis Techniques• Technical Incident Investigation• Expert on Passenger Ship issuesMaritime Technology and Engineering Show less

Master Mariner & Marine Consultant - P&I work, salvage, expert witness and projects.

The safe and efficient operation of the vessel, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. Berthing and un-berthing of the vessel with regards to ship handling and mooring operations.Responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation and compliance with the vessel's security plan.Responsible for passenger and… Show more The safe and efficient operation of the vessel, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. Berthing and un-berthing of the vessel with regards to ship handling and mooring operations.Responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation and compliance with the vessel's security plan.Responsible for passenger and crew safety drills, certification of crew, abandon ship procedures, crew safety training and supervision of ships tenders.Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the entire vessel.In charge of all Deck Officers and Able Seaman.In charge of vessel stability, waste, fresh water and log books.Responsible for the maintenance, ordering, accident prevention, legal compliance of all safety equipment and all matters pertaining to shipboard safety in accordance with SOLAS regulations, Flag State and Classification Society requirements.In charge of Health and Hygiene matters. Show less

Staff CaptainOctober 2008 – PresentColumbia Ship ManagementThe safe and efficient operation of the vessel, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. Berthing and un-berthing of the vessel with regards to ship handling and mooring operations.Responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation and… Show more Staff CaptainOctober 2008 – PresentColumbia Ship ManagementThe safe and efficient operation of the vessel, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies. Berthing and un-berthing of the vessel with regards to ship handling and mooring operations.Responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation and compliance with the vessel's security plan.Responsible for passenger and crew safety drills, certification of crew, abandon ship procedures, crew safety training and supervision of ships tenders.Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the entire vessel.In charge of all Deck Officers and Able Seaman.In charge of vessel stability, waste, fresh water and log books.Responsible for the maintenance, ordering, accident prevention, legal compliance of all safety equipment and all matters pertaining to shipboard safety in accordance with SOLAS regulations, Flag State and Classification Society requirements.In charge of Health and Hygiene matters. Show less

Marine accident investigation determining cause, nature & extent on behalf of all of the major P&I Clubs, Ship Owners, Charterers and jointly with Classification Societies, including Lloyds, ABS, Det Norske Veritas, Gard, UK P&I Club, North of England P&I, Skuld, Maersk, Stolt & Nielsen, Siemens, General Electric, GasChem and Exxon MobilContamination of cargo with respect to crude, product, chemical and gas on behalf of various P&I clubs and shipping companies.Pollution from vessels and… Show more Marine accident investigation determining cause, nature & extent on behalf of all of the major P&I Clubs, Ship Owners, Charterers and jointly with Classification Societies, including Lloyds, ABS, Det Norske Veritas, Gard, UK P&I Club, North of England P&I, Skuld, Maersk, Stolt & Nielsen, Siemens, General Electric, GasChem and Exxon MobilContamination of cargo with respect to crude, product, chemical and gas on behalf of various P&I clubs and shipping companies.Pollution from vessels and have dealt directly with P&I clubs and appropriate authorities such as the USCG.The salvage of vessel’s cargo particularly in the aftermath of the recent Hurricanes.Damage to Cargo - Bulk, Break Bulk, Container, Liquid and Gas, numerous cases on behalf of P&I clubs and Shipping Companies. Damage to vessels including collision and grounding.Condition Surveys and Bunker SurveysExposure and experience includes Oil, Chemical, Gas, Product, Project, Dry Bulk and Container and Cruise ships. Full understanding of all port operations, ship evolutions and terminal operations. All aspects of Superintendent/Port Captain role, including loading and discharging heavy lifts.Managed over 50 persons at a time. Show less

All aspects of a Ship Operator including but not limited to - implementing voyage plans, efficient cargo stowage and quality control. Develop schedules and port/berth rotations. Bill of Lading issues including release, control and invoicing. Consideration of C/P terms and conditions.Voyage profit/loss control, fuel purchasing and port disbursements. Voyage orders and cargo instructions to Masters, Chief Officer and agents. Understanding of Demurrage and Laycan issues.