Many years as an Engineer, a Captain and a RYA Instructor • Qualified experienced marine engineer with a degree in electrical engineering.

For the last 20 years the majority of my work has been with Hatteras Yachts as their International Service Director, and then Sunseeker Yachts travelling worldwide. I have trained military personnel, Border Force, National River Authority and police forces.

Considerable experience of Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline, Birchwood, Gulf Craft, Hatteras, Sealine, Avon, Delta • Marine engines including Caterpillar, Detroit, Volvo, MTU, Ford, Mercruiser, BMW, Vetus

As a Scuba Diving Instructor I have experience of diving equipment, compressors and dive boats.

Technical journalist, having published books and articles on electronic navigation and seamanship.

• Many appearances giving expert evidence in crown courts.
• Global maritime distress safety systems.
• Knots used in boating and sailing.
• Maritime law.
• Very familiar with producing detailed reports, photographs and diagrams for use in court.
• Marine accident investigation.
• Marine anchors.
• Experience with vessels up to 50 metres in length. I have no experience of oil tankers, bulk carriers, ferries or merchant shipping.