Stephen specialises in Marine Warranty and Marine Operations and has forged a broad interaction with the Insurance Industry, Oil and Gas Operators, Renewables Developers, Vessel Owners and Operators. He drives strategic development of new products and industry support packages particularly within Maritime, Cyber and Climate Change. He is passionate about the role of the Marine Warranty Surveyor and sits on the board of the Society of Marine Warranty Surveyors (SOMWS) regularly advising on best practice for MWS engagement.A master mariner, he has driven a number of vessels as Master before taking a position with Noble Denton Consultants which became part of DNV. After numerous offshore engagements involving transportation & installation, marine warranty, due diligence and decommissioning he is now the Senior Business Development manager for Noble Denton marine services. A strong communicator and networker, he is proficient in bringing together teams that deliver customer solutions, reducing the complexity of interface management and maximising client satisfaction. He is responsible for delivering strategic growth of the brand and building a more comprehensive understanding of how the wider service lines can be utilised in industry and as part of a more digitalised society.