Marine and Operational Leadership for the Shipping Industry- Providing strategic leadership and operational expertise to enhance marine operations.Human Factors and Support for the Shipping Industry- Offering guidance and support on human factors to improve safety and efficiency.Shipping Legal Matters and Maritime Arbitration- Expertise in shipping legal issues and maritime arbitration support.Tanker Vetting and SIRE 2. Programme Expertise- Subject matter expert on tanker vetting and the SIRE 2.0 programme.Tanker Voyage Optimization Guidance- Delivering insights and strategies for optimizing tanker voyages.Expert Witness in UK Shipping Litigation- Serving as an expert witness in UK courts for shipping litigation cases.

Developed and maintained an online portal enabling anonymous employee reporting in the shipping industry. Provided subscription services for vessel operators to establish confidential third-party reporting systems for their workforce.

- Vision and Strategy: Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision and strategy for the integrated global Vetting & Clearance team, with regional offices in Singapore, London, and Chicago.- Process Re-engineering: Overhauled the marine assurance framework and related processes for oil and gas transportation, commissioning a world-class risk management system.- Operational Excellence: Managed the annual carriage and transfer of approximately 210 million tonnes of oil and gas via sea, equating to around 6,500 voyages per year.- Technological Integration: Launched a bespoke software application to support the risk management system, facilitating seamless operations and communication.- Team Integration: Unified multiple globally dispersed teams into a single, highly motivated unit operating 24/7 in a “follow the sun” model.- Proven Track Record: Over 10 years of consistently delivering safe and efficient marine transportation of oil and gas for the BP Group.Key Achievements:- Led the creation of an industry-leading risk management system.- Successfully integrated and motivated a global team for round-the-clock operations.- Ensured safe and efficient transportation processes, supporting BP Group's objectives and safety standards.

- Established and maintained marine assurance policies globally, ensuring consistent application by teams in London, Singapore, and Houston. Led all risk assessments for downstream marine and trading operations.- Managed the safe operations of ship/shore interfaces at all BP marine terminals and selected third-party marine terminals in EMEA through a dedicated team of experienced in-house assessors.Provided world-class assurance to BP Group for all third-party vessels employed by BP entities for hydrocarbon carriage.- Ensured compatibility and safety of ports, terminals, and berths for all vessels employed by BP Group.Managed an annual budget of US$20 million and oversaw HR processes for a team of 35 experienced shipping professionals.

An intergovernmental organisation based in London, it is focused on addressing pollution damage from tankers in its 98 Member States. Its responsibilities encompass all aspects of marine pollution incidents, including investigations, policy development, and compliance with treaty obligations.- Compensation Management: Assessed and compensated victims of oil pollution in collaboration with the International Group of P&I Clubs, adhering to the 1969 CLC, 1971 Fund, 1992 CLC, and 1992 Fund Conventions.- Team Leadership: Led multiple teams of claims handlers and oil spill experts and managed satellite claims offices in affected Member States.- Financial Recovery: Recovered £20 million from a local port authority responsible for an oil spill.- Protocol Development: Assisted in drafting the Supplementary Protocol 2003, which was adopted at a diplomatic conference.- Policy Coordination: Collaborated with the IMO and industry stakeholders to develop policies addressing marine pollution from tankers.- Advisory Role: Provided maritime advice to the Director and Assembly, aiding in policy establishment and polluter identification.- Support & Coordination: Advised the International Group of P&I Clubs to ensure a coordinated approach in handling oil pollution damage claims.

RCL is a Ship owner / operator of 30 medium sized container vessels based in Singapore and involvedin the transhipment and the carriage of own and third party containers between the Middle East, FarEast and Australasia. In the role I,• Led a team of 5 claims handlers based in the region to deal with all claims submitted againstthe shipowner.• Ensured mortgage and insurance levels were acceptable and coordinated between banks andunderwriters. Obtained competitive premiums for Hull and Machinery Insurance and P&I cover for bothowned and chartered tonnage.• Directed and managed all P&I and Hull and Machinery claims for the fleet. Reduced claims paymentsby 23% year‐on‐year.• Implemented loss prevention and risk assessment processes that reduced accidents within the fleet.

Master on Container vessel employed in international voyages

Marine Consultancy in Singapore providing support as correspondents for a large P&I club and also a authorised marine valuer for the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Sailed on various vessels in the Deck Department