Qualifications Academic University of Ulster, Jordanstown, N. Ireland between Oct. 1984 and May 1988 gaining: B.Eng.(Hons) in Engineering (Marine options) with Harland & Wolff sponsorship. Joined Lloyd's Register in September 1991. Gained Chartered Engineer status and promoted to Surveyor in 1995. Worked on passenger vessels in Italy and in Statutory Group at London HQ. Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) Professional Corporate member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA), Feb. 1995. Chartered Engineer (C. Eng.), Feb. 1995 with the Engineering Council.