Profile
Cedric Pinheiro - Master Mariner-Principal Surveyor - Ship's Auditor SSM
With over 25 years in the shipping industry including 11 years as Master, Cedric has wide experience onboard a variety of dry cargo carriers. He came ashore in later years to manage logistics, damages & claims and investigating marine incidents/accidents.
Sergiy Kovernik - Surveyor (Eng.) Approved National Inspection Agent Ship's Lifting Gear
Formerly a Chief Engineer at sea, Sergiy has experience on a wide variety of of dry cargo carriers. He has also spent many years as a Superintendent Engineer for some of the world's largest shipping companies.
Hugh Munro - Master Mariner
Hugh has spent in excess of 40 years in the shipping industry. He has wide experience on cargo, passenger and sailing ships. As former owner of Plunket & Falconer, Hugh thoroughly enjoys his continued involvement in the future of the company.
Liam Dowling - Surveyor
Liam's expertise in this area is second to none. He has 20yrs experience in the Super Yacht industry, world wide.
Jan Brooks - Operations Manager - Ship's Auditor SSM
Jan has many years of experience both managing companies and in customer service. Safe Ship Management has been reintroduced into P & F in recent times and is already growing steadily with a network of Surveyors NZ wide. Going forward the focus will include broadening the client base for other Marine Survey Services P & F has to offer.
Ian Biles - Master Mariner
Ian is the Managing Director of Maritime Services International, which in turn owns Plunket & Falconer. His 5 decades of experience range from cargo/passenger/sailing vessels to salvage and naval architecture. Ian is also widely published in the Marine Survey industry including Practices, Investigation and Training Manuals to name but a few.
Our Surveyors
Our surveyors are well-qualified ex-seafarers with global experience and a working knowledge of cargo vessels and operations, sailing vessels, hovercraft, etc. being either:
- Master Mariners
- Marine Engineers
Customers benefit from a wide breadth of experience, all survey reports being internally reviewed before completion.
Our surveyors are professional, knowledgeable and competent in their fields, producing reliable work of high calibre and presentation.
Our Philosophy
- We take our responsibilities seriously.
- When engaged by clients our surveyors establish their specific requirements and requests at the outset.
- Surveyors keep in close contact with clients throughout, by phone and/or e-mail and sending interim survey reports when necessary.
- Reports are submitted swiftly after the completion of surveys, all staff being aware of clients' needs for information.
- Reports are accurate and concise, accompanied by digital photographs and diagrams when necessary and backed up by factual documentation.
- Electronic reporting ensures the swift transmission of information to anywhere in the world.
- All Plunket & Falconer's staff endeavour to be approachable, friendly and flexible to clients' needs in the course of providing a professional and efficient service.
- We do not accept work where a conflict of interest might arise.
- Our reports are confidential to our clients.
- Quality of service is a priority and is constantly evaluated. This covers all areas of our work and includes technical aspects, safety and security.
P & F Marine Surveyors. Call us now.
