Professional Experience 2003 - 2006 MY Laurel Reporting to the Owner, I was based at the shipyard and represented their interests in all matters regarding the construction and financing of the yacht. My duties include attending the yacht to verify the construction in accordance with the specification and hence authorise funds. Attended Architectural meetings monthly to provide technical input. Responsible for the coordination of all Owners Furnished Equipment (Bridge Navigation Equipment, Audio Visual, Security, Computer, Fitness, Tools, Tenders and Hotel items etc.). Liaised with Class and Flag state to achieve compliance with maximum benefit to the Owner. 2003 Academy Engineering Various plan approval and site visits including 92m private luxury steel/steel yacht and 62m luxury steel/aluminium yacht as freelance inspector for quality and scheduling. 2002 MY Zenobia As Owners site representative, I was responsible to verify all technical items on the vessel. Attended the vessel daily verifying structure, insulation, fairing and paint, safety items, exterior and interior furniture, piping etc. Attended the bi-monthly architectural meeting for technical aspects and chaired the weekly site meeting with yard management. 1999 - 2001 P&O North Sea Ferries. Plan approval at TQMS, London for design appraisal of many vessels on behalf of miscellaneous Owners. On site supervision for two Ro-Pax ships the "Pride of Rotterdam" and "Pride of Hull" (60,600 GRT) at Fincantieri, Italy inspecting on behalf of the owner, P&O North Sea Ferries. Lead Inspector responsible for a team of seven covering hull and outfit disciplines. Final inspections include architectural aspects of cabins, crew and public areas. Other responsibilities included catering and laundry equipment, lifts, cargo handling ramps/doors and statutory items, office computer systems and databases. 1998 - August 1999 Disney Cruise Line. Contracted as Hull and Outfit Inspector on the passenger ship "Disney Wonder" (83,000 GRT) carrying out inspections on behalf of the owner, Disney Cruise Line. Inspected structural steel, piping, outfit and insulation for owner approval. Inspected spaces prior to panelling in public areas, back of house and crew areas for all disciplines. Led a team of twelve engaged in final technical commissioning of all 1387 cabins on the vessel. Additional inspections included fire doors/frames, splash doors, watertight doors, galley equipment and piping along with sea trials and docking of the vessel. 1995 - 1998 Lloyds Register Carried out class and statutory surveys, sea trials and docking for the completion and delivery of "Disney Magic" (83,000 GRT) London Fire Group for plan appraisal and type approval certification. Attended fire training exercise by Kent F.B. aboard "Stena Emporer" cross channel passenger ferry. Hull inspection for "Dawn Princess" (82,000 GRT) and "Grand Princess" (109,000 GRT). Passenger Ship certification surveys for completion and delivery of "Carnival Destiny" (101,000 GRT). 1991 - 1995 Lloyds Register, London. Appraised all types of vessels for compliance with intact, grain loading and damage stability requirements of National and International Codes and Conventions. Planned development for stability computer software. Temporary duty in Pusan Plan Approval Centre, Korea. 1988 - 1991 Naval Architecture Design Office, Harland & Wolff. Worked on the design of a wide range of ship types producing preliminary G.A.s, Contract Specifications, Capacity Plans etc., Stability Books, Inclining Expts. and outline specifications. Using NAPA and Steerbear software extensively produced computer product models hull surface definition for manufacturing information. Participated in software development in Finland. Worked in post-contract design i.e.: weight control, inclining experiments and Stability Books for completed ships including an oil recovery vessel, bulk carrier and an aviation training ship conversion.