Tom Batchelor Email & Phone Number

Cardiff, GB

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

• In September 2021 as well as my role managing the ports of Plymouth and Teignmouth I took over as Head of Operations in Newport overseeing the operations at the port.
• Port Management responsibility as outlined below.
• Leading the delivery of safe operations ensuring a continuous improvement mentality and ensuring we deliver against KPIs.
• Leading cross functional teams across Engineering, Marine, Commercial, Property and Compliance to ensure the needs of our customers are met.
• Managing, with full accountability, the P&L, including development of the 5 year business plan, across the three ports.
• Developing detailed business cases and presenting to the board to ensure continued growth of the port.

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

• As Port Manager I have overall responsibility for ABPs ports of Plymouth and Teignmouth including full P&L accountability. I am responsible for safety, operations, engineering and commercial opportunities at the port.
• Leading a cross functional team to ensure the ports deliver safely in line with the group strategy and business plan showing year on year growth.
• Engaging with local stakeholders and customers to constantly improve relations including local authority and national government.
• Work collaboratively with HR, finance and compliance across the region to ensure a consistent approach.
• Work with the group legal function in drafting commercial contracts and local agreements.
• Management of customer contracts and ensuring service delivery in line with those contracts

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• As Deputy Harbourmaster and Pilotage manager I was responsible for running the pilotage service across 5 ports in South Wales. I also took on the PFSO responsibility for the 5 ports as well as overseeing day to day.
• Delivering a pilotage service across the South Wales ports that is efficient, flexible and appropriate to our business and customer requirements.
• Line management of Pilots including the promotion of a team approach.
• Manage the PEC process and the authorisation and revalidation of Authority Pilots.
• Management of the recruitment, training, development and authorisation of the SW pilots. Ensuring they have sufficient knowledge to be able to operate independently on a day to day basis.
• Management of budgetary performance of the pilotage service

Milford Haven

• As assistant marine superintendent, I oversee the day to day operations of the tug fleet in Milford Haven. Managing 9 tugs and 80 crew members I ensure that the tugs are able to operate safely and efficiently to fulfil.
• Managing day to day operations
• Ensuring tugs are manned in accordance with STCW requirements
• Ensuring tugs are in compliance with company SMS, National & international legislation as applicable.
• Carrying out management inspections
• Liaising with customers to offer an efficient service of a high standard

Worldwide

• As 1st Officer Safety I am a watch keeping officer but also responsible for safety and training on board the vessel. As the vessel is in port for longer periods of time the emphasis of my work is on safety related.
• Responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
• Conducting all safety related training.
• Operating ribs, zodiacs and overseeing water sports activities.
• Training of zodiac drivers
• Carrying out safety investigations

Worldwide

• Working as a sole watch keeper for a 6 star luxury cruise company focussed on guest satisfaction and safety.As 1st Officer I was a solo watch keeper for a 6 star luxury cruise operator focussed on guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
• Conducting training of crew members in Personal Survival Techniques
• Up keep of paper chart, publication and electronic chart corrections
• Operator of GMDSS equipment
• Responsible for inspections and maintenance of tanks on board.

• As 2nd Officer (Navigation) I was responsible for the day to day running of the bridge. I was in charge of all aspects of passage planning and ensuring that the itineraries provided by the head office were followed. I.
• Responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
• Conducting training of crew members and familiarisations with new crew
• Responsible for all route planning on board as well as future cruise planning
• Coordinating with different departments on board to ensure the itinerary meets the operational requirements of the vessel.
• Up keep of paper chart, publication and electronic chart corrections

• OOW duties responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel using NACOS ECDIS and radar equipment.
• Responsibility for overseeing the maintenance of the fire fighting and lifesaving appliances.
• Creating the daily work rota for crew members working for me setting jobs to complete and ensuring these tasks are done within a strict timeframe.
• Liaising with different departments to ensure the upkeep of the vessel
• Conducting training of crew members and familiarisations with new crew
• Overseeing the renovations of lifeboats and davits during dry dock, managing both shipboard personnel and shore side contractors.

Starting as a customer assistant on checkouts part time, I became team leader on produce after finishing school, assisting the department manager with the day to day running of the department including staff rotas, waste and shrinkage management, stock rotations and promotional events. On the options programme stepped up to produce manager also assisting.

Foundation Degree, Marine Operations, Distinction

Whilst studying for my officer of the watch license I studied for a foundation degree in marine operations. This gave me a good insight.

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