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.• Member of AMSA's autonomous vessel team• Winner of the International Harbour Masters Association’s inaugural innovative idea pitching competition in 2020• Inaugural member of the Nautical Institute’s Automation Technical Advisory Group

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