Nick Bonser Email & Phone Number

Tasmania, Australia

Leading the Surface Autonomy team at AMC Search, this includes:ASV Operator CourseASV Towing CourseMASS Operator CourseICMAR Nav conferenceAMC Test for Autonomous Navigation Systems

Tasmania, Australia

Organiser of the International Conference for Maritime Autonomy & Remote Navigation (ICMAR Nav)Lead instructor: Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Operator courseLead instructor and developer: MASS Operator courseFacilitator for commercial simulations

Tasmania, Australia

Coordinating the inaugural International Conference on Maritime Autonomy and Remote Navigation.

Part of The Nautical Institute

Canberra, Australia

• Redesigned Systems Safety’s policies, procedures and processes to reduce workload, allowing the team to increase their work capacity.
• Key player in the development of corporate strategic planning documents.
• Built strong relationships with key personnel in state and commonwealth government.
• Member of AMSA’s SAR equipment tender evaluation panel
• Developed the risk assessment model for safety of navigation and Aids to Navigation.
• Chaired and presented at multiple stakeholder consultation groups.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Represented Australia at the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR).
• Actively participated in the work of IALA’s committees on e-navigation (ENAV) and Aids to Navigation requirements and management (ARM).

Adelaide, Australia

• Upgraded and continuously improved multiple maritime courses to keep abreast of evolving technologies and regulatory reform.
• Managed multiple projects, with tight budgets and timelines.
• Successfully led a team of four subject matter experts to develop an online learning management system, capable of withstanding the forecasted business growth of the academy.
• Demonstrated exceptional training and development capabilities in maritime and safety education
• Course leader for Master up to 35m near coastal and Certificate of Safety Training

Barrow Island Terminal Towage

• Developed and implemented new policies and procedures.
• Conducted preventative maintenance and managed procurement through SERTICA’s planned maintenance system.
• Attained Svitzer Australia’s first 100% safety audit score.

• Attained a Master Unlimited license at the age of 25
• Inspired and guided a watch team of four to safely navigate complex seaways
• Developed a detailed voyage plan of vessel’s first South American season
• Outperformed requirements for senior watch keeper’s role
• Designed and developed a training course with a focus on maritime safety, emergency response, vessel handling and crisis management for a multi-national crew.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Maritime And Logistics Management

Higher National Diploma, Chief Mates Unlimited

Nautical Science, Oow Unlimited