Our Surveyors
Our marine surveyors are professional, knowledgeable and competent in their fields, producing reliable work of high calibre and presentation.
We have 25 surveyors of which 17 are based in the United Kingdom, 3 are based in France, 1 is based in Spain, 1 is based in Belgium and 3 are based in New Zealand. We also have associate surveyors based in South Africa and the USA. As a result some of our surveyors are bilingual, speaking Spanish, French, Dutch, German and Russian.
Our surveyors have an extensive range of expertise and include Master Mariners, Chief Engineers, Naval Architects and Electrical Engineers.
Niall Bennet
Qualifications:
- Chartered Quality Institute – Internal Auditor Course
- Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course
- BSc (Hons) - Geography
- MSc Marine Resource Development and Protection - Heriot-Watt University
- Languages English/Dutch (Married to a Dutch National)
Experience:
- Chemicals in Bulk
- Dry Bulk Cargoes
- Container Damage
- Refrigerated Cargoes
- Heavy Lift Items
- Project Cargoes
- Negotiating to Release Ships from Arrest
Ian Biles
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited)
- RYA Yachtmaster (Ocean)
- Naval Architect (BEng Ship Science)
- Business Management (MA Business Management)
- Chartered Engineer (Royal Institute of Naval Architects)
- Chartered Marine Engineer (The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology)
- Marine Surveyor (Diploma in Marine Surveying - Distinction)
- Marine Superintendent (Diploma in Marine Superintendency – Distinction)
Experience:
- Commercial Ship (Dry and Tankers)
- Yachts - Power and Sail up to 100m Superyachts
- Risk Assessments
- Hull Damage
- Expert Witness
- Sea Trials
- Tanker to FPSO Conversion
- Ship/Yacht/Superyacht Building and Repair Disputes
Colin Brown
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Marine and Environment Biology. St Andrews University
- HSE Part 4 Professional Scuba. Fort Bovisand
- RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially Endorsed)
- MCA Approved Engine Certificate
- RYA Cruising Instructor Sail
- RYA Shorebased Instructor
- RYA Diesel Instructor
- RYA Advanced Powerboat (Commercially Endorsed)
- STCW 95 Basic Training
- GMDSS Long Range Radio Certificate & Satellite Endorsement
- Diploma in Marine Surveying
Experience:
- Commercial Diving
- Aquaculture Management
- Yacht Delivery
- Training
- Repairing and Install Systems
- Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
Richard Cray
Qualifications:
- Marine Surveyor (Diploma in Marine Surveying)
- BEng (Hons) Engineering
- B-TEC National Diploma in Engineering
- RYA Yachtmaster
- PADI Diver
Experience:
- Risk Assessment
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Draft Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Yacht and Small Craft Surveyor
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
- Experienced Sailor – Cruising and Racing
Liam Dowling
Qualifications:
- Marine Surveyor (Diploma in Marine Surveying)
- STCW 95
- MCA/RYA Yachtmaster 200
- MCI Flag Surveyor
- NZ Auditor
- ISM Lead Auditor
- Languages: English and French. Basic Italian and Spanish
Experience:
- 20 Years Superyacht Industry Experience
- Project and Logistical Management
- Weather Routing
- Mast and Rigging Specialist
- Risk Assessments
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Experienced Sailor – Cruising and Racing
Christopher Fairgrieve
Qualifications:
- Marine Surveyor (Diploma in Marine Surveying), AIIMS, MCMS
- BSc(Eng) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- CEng - Chartered Engineer
Experience:
- Royal Navy - Electrical Engineering Officer - 12 years
- Computer and Electronics Industry - Project Manager and Consultant - 25 Years
- MCA Coding
- Training Course Development
- Risk Assessments
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Draft Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Yacht and Small Craft Surveyor
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
- Occupational Health Audits
- IMCA Audit
- Expert Witness
- Casualty Investigation
- Wheat and Grain Specialist
Andrew Gomm
Qualifications:
- BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture
- Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- Leadership and Management – Certificate 4 Business Management
- Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors
- Work Place Assessors Certificate
- Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Experience:
- Hull and Outfitting Inspections in Accordance to Ships Specification, IMO and Lloyds
- Audits of Machinery Installations and Components
- Project Engineer for Commercial HVAC Installation
- Operated Medium Speed Marine Diesels and all Auxiliary Systems
- Planned Maintenance Coordinator for Ships Engineering Systems
- Servicing, Fault-Finding, Installation and Commissioning on all Ships Engineering Systems
- Second Engineer - Landing Craft
- Surveyed Hull and Machinery on Foreign Vessels
- Lectured Ships Damage Control and Stability: Theory and Practical
Ian Gough
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited)
- Royal Naval Staff Course
- DP Operators Licence
- Royal Navel Advanced Fire Fighting
- First Aid at Sea
- Crisis Management
Experience:
- Over 30 years experience in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service with 14 Years in Command
- Directorate of Naval Operations
- Commander British Forces Commendation for Outstanding Service
- Helicopter Controller
- Cadet/Junior Office Blue Star Line General and Refrigerated Cargoes
- Project Management
- Risk Assessments
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Walk Through Surveys
- Tankers, Refrigerated and General Cargos, Heavy Lift, Container V/L’s, Dynamic Positioning and Submarine Support (RFA Diligence), Ro/Ro and Amphibious Operations
Richard Hamilton
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited)
- BTEC Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
- BTEC Professional Certificate in Management Studies (CMS)
- NEBS Management Introductory Award Certificate (Distinction)
- Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems
- Auditor/Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems (ISO) (IRCA Approved)
- Auditor for Maritime Safety Management Systems (ISM) (IRCA Approved)
- ISPS Ship Security Officer
- ISPA Company Security Officer
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean Certificates of Competence with Commercial Endorsements
- GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate
Experience:
- Vessels up to 170,000 tonnes, High Speed Catamaran and Hydrofoil Ferries, Passenger Ro/Ro Ferries, Passenger Cargo, General and Refrigeration Cargo, Container, Bulk Carrier, Tanker, OBO, Cable Laying and Repair, Suction Dredgers
- Marine Safety and Security
- Superyacht Consultancy and Management
- ISM & ISPS Auditing and Crew Training
- Risk Assessments
- Condition Surveys
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Walk Through Surveys
Sergiy Kovernik
Qualifications:
- MSc Marine Engineer, Specialist in the Operation of Ships Power Plants
- First Class Motor Unlimited Certificate of Competence
- Third Class Steam Certificate of Competency
- First Aid at Sea
- Firefighting
- Basic Medical Aid
- Rescue and Care On Board Ship and Basic Sea Survival
Experience:
- Marine Surveyor
- Superintendent Engineer – 10 Years Experience
- Chief Engineer – 15 Years Experience
- Dry Dock Planning and Management
- Classification Society Coding
- Flag State Administration
- Draft Surveys
- Lashing Surveys
John Manley-Tucker
Qualifications:
- Chartered Engineer
- First Class Certificate of Competence Steam Endorsed for Motor
- Fellow Institute of Marine Engineers
- Approved LR and DNV Machinery Surveyor
- Assessor/Lead Assessor of Quality Systems
- Member of the Nautical Institute MNI
Experience:
- Marine Surveyor/Consulting Marine Engineer – 10 Years Experience
- 13 Years Sea Going Experience, Tankers and Refrigeration Vessels
- 13 Years Experience, Liquid Chemical Carriers, Chemical Tankers
- Ship New Build and Re-fit Management
- Safety Quality Management Audits
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Walk Through Surveys
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Expert Witness
Hugh McQuaid
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner FG Unlimited
- LRQA Lead Assessor ISO9002
- Lead Assessor ISM Code
- OCIMF Register of Ship Inspectors
- Marine Pilot
- CMID Inspector
- ISPS – Auditor
Experience:
- ISO9002 and ISM Code Experience Both Seminars and Practical
- Oil Tanker Vetting Inspector
- 16 Years Tanker Master to VLCC Size
- Risk Assessments
- General Condition Surveys
- P&I Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
- IMCA Audit
- Expert Witness
- Maritime Security Consultant
Ian Munro
Qualifications:
- Department of Trade First Class Certificate of Competency for Steamship or Motorship
- Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
- Marine Engineer both Shore Based and Sea Going
- Engineering Management
- Superintendency
- Ship Repair
- P&I Surveys
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Reliability Surveys
- Draft Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
- Occupational Health Audits
- IMCA Audit
- Extensive knowledge of current Electrical Practice, Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Legislation
David Pestridge
Qualifications:
- Member of International Institute of Marine Surveying
- CEng Chartered Engineer
- MIMechE
- Msc MA
- BEng (Hons)
- STCW95
- Diploma in Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- RYA L2 Powerboat
- MCA Approved Engine Course - 2006
Experience:
- 17 Years commissioned service in the Royal Electrical and Mechnical Engineers
- Small Craft Surveyor (2008 onwards)
- Risk Assessments
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Yacht and Small Craft Surveyor
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
Timothy Radford
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited)
- ISM and ISO9001:2008 Lead Auditor Certified
- ISPS Certified
- STCW 95
- HND in Nautical Science
- Advanced Fire Fighting – Lead Firefighter
- Languages English/French (Married to French National)
Experience:
- Marine Surveyor
- Marine HSE Safety Management Systems
- ISM/ISO Auditing
- 24 Years Sea Service with Command Experience
- FPSO Marine Superintendency
- Accident Investigation (groundings and collisions)
- Maritime Safety Training
- Vessel Inspections
- Behaviour Based Safety Assessments
- Cargo Superintendence
- Oil Cargo Loss Investigation
- Charter Party Compliance
- Risk Assessments
- Walk Through Surveys
- Project Management
- Superyacht Management System consultant
- Offshore Experience
Joe Rowles
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
- Specialist subjects – Machinery and Systems, Engines, Rigs and Sails
- Certificate in Engineering Installations in Small Craft - IIMS
- Certificate in Surveying rigs and Sails - IIMS
Experience:
- Small Craft Marine Survey since 2003
- Full Condition and Insurance Surveys
- Damage Surveys
- MCA Code of Practice Surveys through: RYA, MECAL, IIMS and YDSA
- RYA Boat Inspector
- Country Representative for the IIMS (International Institute of Marine Surveying)
- Ultrasonic Plate Thickness Measurement
Roger Samways
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Marine Surveying (Distinction)
- HNC Business and Finance
- NEBS Certificate in Supervisory Management
Experience:
- Structural Surveys
- Thickness Measurements for Special Survey
- Steel Renewal Surveys
- Coating Surveys
- Pitting Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Supervision of Steel Renewals
- Repairs and Assisting Superintendents on most kinds of seagoing vessels
- Tankers and Bulk Carriers
- FPSO Experience
Julian Smith
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons)
- RYA Code of Compliance Examiner
- Member IIMS
- Member YDSA
- RYA/DOT Yachtmaster Instructor (Commercially Endorsed)
Experience:
- P&I Cargo, Hull and Personal Injury Surveyor
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Damage Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Tonnage Surveyor
- MCA Code of Practice Surveyor
- 25 years Cruising Worldwide
- 5 years Operational experience in West Africa
Alan Stephenson
Qualifications:
- CEng Chartered Engineer
- BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture
- MRINA
Experience:
- Stability Analysis and Design Approval of vessels up to 50m
- Load Line and Tonnage Computations
- New Build Project Management
Perrin Towler
Qualifications:
- BSc Mechanical Engineering (Naval Architecture)
- MSc Maritime Operations
- Diploma in Marine Surveying - IMMS Prize Winner 1997
- AIIMS
Experience:
- Royal Navy – Warfare and Operations – 27 Years
- Extensive Build and Refit Experience
- Marine Surveyor with 6 Years Experience
- Training Course Coordinator
Gary Webster
Qualifications:
- RYA / MCA Commercial Endorsed Skippers Certificate
- TechEng (Technician Engineer) Mechanical Engineering
- Marine Surveyor (Diploma in Marine Surveying)
- MIIMS
- Associate IMarEST
- MarEngTech Marine Engineer Technician
- IEng
- MCA Coding Surveyor
Experience:
- Sailed and Repaired Boats (GRP and Mechanical) for over 20 Years
- Investigative and Diagnostic Reporting for UK and Canadian Insurance Companies
- Yachts - Power and Sail up to 24m
- Risk Assessments
- Engines and on Board System
- Motor Vehicles and Classic Cars specialist
- Condition Surveys
- Engineering Surveys
- P&I Surveys
- General Condition Surveys
- Pre-purchase Surveys
- Valuation Surveys
- Walk Through Surveys
- Grounding Investigations
- Off Hire/On Hire Surveys
- Sea Trials
- Personal Injury Claims
- Damage Surveys – Cargo, Hull and Machinery
- Container Damage
- Occupational Health Audits
- IMCA Audit
- Language: English/Spanish
Andy Williams
Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Unlimited (STCW 95)
- GMDSS General Operators's Certificate
- Lloyd's Register ARN for ISM
- IRCA 5 day Lead Auditor's Course
- IRCA 2 day ISM Code Course
- Lloyd's Register Company Security Officer Training
- Diploma in Marine Surveying
- Master of Business Administration
Experience:
- Operations Director Yacht Management Consultants
- Operational, Safety and Technical Management of Large Yachts
- Master Mariner Certificate
- Yacht Delivery
Bill Wyatt
Qualifications:
- BEng Ship Science
- Naval Architect (MSc Maritime Engineering Science)
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- Diploma in Marine Surveying
- MRINA
- MIIMS
- AMI MarEST
Experience:
- Inclining Experiments and Stability Booklets
- Structural Modifications
- Recreational Craft Directive
- Draft Surveys
- Film Work – Research/Design/Stability Testing
- Experienced Sailor – Cruising and Racing
For more information or to speak to someone in our team please call us on +44 (0)23 9252 4490 or email us info(at)maritime.uk.com
