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All – Hull – Felixstowe – Bristol – London (South East) – Southampton – Grangemouth – Teesport – Port Elizabeth – Moscow
Capt Keith Badsey
Marine Surveyor & Pilot
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Capt Keith Badsey
Captain Keith Badsey is an experienced Marine Consultant, Surveyor, Port Captain, Harbour Master and Authorised Pilot for the Port of Bridgwater.He has specific expertise in personal injury claims, speed and consumption claims and surveys of port infrastructure damage. In addition he has wide experience in general marine surveying including condition and valuation surveys, drydocking and preparation of repair specifications as well as towage requirements for a variety of ships including commercial ships, passenger craft and fishing vessels. Linked to his towage experience is his expertise in operational and navigational risk assessments and audits, and the production of formal safety management systems, environmental management procedures and emergency contingency plans.
Keith has experience with heavy lifts, RoRo operations and most types of cargo e.g. break bulk, steel products, paper, wood, bulk and refrigerated products. He also has experience with a variety of liquid cargo claims, including oil products, quality and shortage claims, as well as molasses operations.
A particular area of expertise is his wide experience in Health and Safety both from the shipboard and the port operational points of view, the latter gained from his 12 years as Harbour Master at Sharpness. He has undertaken Health and Safety investigations, audits and risk assessments for a variety of theoretical and operational situations.
Keith has undertaken warranty surveys (for underwriters) for a major gas field development overseeing the transhipment of project cargoes including large and heavy structures and smaller “sensitive” lightweight materials, such as merchant iron profiles (small pipe and profiled sectionals). He is experienced with most modern inter modal systems such as container, RoRo, MAFI etc.
Capt Jessica Tyson
Marine Surveyor & Pilot
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Capt Jessica Tyson
Jessica became a part of the McAusland’s team when they acquired C F Spencer & Co. Ltd. In 2015 where she had been a surveyor since 2013. Jessica has extensive command experience including specific training in Crisis Management, Helicopter Landings, Merchant Vessel and Passenger SAR and Security. She is also a qualified and current serving Pilot. Jessica has experience as a Dive Master, Tug Master, Energy Auditor for BP, and has served on tankers (oil and gas) and as Cargo and Chief Officer on FPSO installations. Seagoing experience also covers passenger ships, super yachts, tugs and towage, standby vessels, small craft and historical vessels thus providing a varied and broad knowledge. Jessica is an accomplished orator and presenter and a proud member of the WISTA organisation.
Capt Andy Newman
Marine Surveyor & Pilot
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Capt Andy Newman
Andy joined C F Spencer in 2005 having previously serving in a variety of vessel types and with command experience including dangerous cargo endorsements.Andy has specific specialist experience in dry bulk cargoes, clean oils, on board fuel oil blending for bunker supply and aggregate dredging. Andy is also a licensed pilot for the Port of Bridgwater.
Fionn Macdonald
BA (ED) Hons CMI
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Fionn Macdonald
Fionn has huge experience in Fraud Investigations and loss adjusting work. He has a rich and varied Policing background having served as a Detective Inspector, within his 30 years experience . He also worked internationally training as well, including the FBI, Military Police and many Foreign Officers.He is especially skilled in Investigative Strategy , specialising in suspect and witness interviewing having studied this to Degree level having had incorporated changes to how the Police train officers nationally. He is also trained as a critical incident Commander for major incidents specialising in logistics and strategic command. He commanded part of the Marine Policing response for the Weymouth Olympics and had key command responsibilities for the Somerset floods. Fionn is a keen Yachtsman and small boat surveyor too.
Hull
Albert Weatherill
Managing Director, MIIMS, FBACS.
Tel. 07734385868
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Albert Weatherill
Albert served as a Deck Officer on board reefer, Ro-Ro and fishmeal factory vessels before joining the company in 1982. Whilst working off the West African coast assisting with the management of a fleet of 15 fishing vessels he helped to fight shipboard fires, investigate fatalities, co-ordinate helicopter operations, oversee towage and ship to ship cargo operations. His claims negotiating and handling skills have taken him all over the world for P & I Clubs and others and he regularly gives presentations to clients on the subject of steel cargoes.
Albert takes particular interest in the development of the company and helps to co-ordinate the company’s popular Vessel Familiarisation Course. Albert had published the International Institute for Marine Surveying’s publication ‘Guidelines for Surveyors Conducting Pre-Shipment Inspections of Steel Cargoes’ and recently assisted with the publication of the Standard Club’s ‘A Guide To The Carriage Of Steel Cargo’ He is also an active member of the International Institute for Marine Surveying, the British Association of Cargo Surveyors and the internationally acclaimed Mensa organisation
Contact Albert on 07734 385868
Nick Sharpe
Master Mariner.
Tel. 07734385870
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Nick Sharpe
Nick joined the company in 1995 having obtained his Masters Certificate with the Bank line. Nick’s experience with general cargoes, vegetables oils and those unusual lifts associated with that great British company are therefore enormous. Having worked both at sea and ashore within the container industry, he therefore has an in-depth knowledge of container operations and inter-modal logistics throughout the supply chain.
Steve Brown
Master Mariner
Tel. 07734385871
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Steve Brown
Steve has served on tankers and on general cargo vessels and has command experience and a Pilot exemption Certificate for the River Humber; he gained invaluable heavy lift experience in the Falklands Islands where he was the joint services logistics Manager ensuring safe and efficient discharge and distribution of logistical material throughout the islands.
Before joining McAuslands Steve managed a liner service on the Humber being involved in the loading and discharge of many different types of cargoes both U.K. and overseas
Mike Weatherill
Director, Master Mariner, MNI. MIIMS.
Tel. 07734385869
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Mike Weatherill
Mike has been with the company since 1986 having previously served as a Master on general cargo vessels, semi-submersibles, jack-ups and drilling ships. This extensive experience in the offshore industry as marine warranty surveyor and consultant also involved load/float outs and also sub-sea components.He has also acted as tow master for rig location moves. He also now regularly acts as marine warranty surveyor for various heavy lift and specialist yacht loading operations.
Lee Myers
Marine Surveyor
Tel. 07734385872
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Lee Myers
Lee joined the Company in 1995 following his graduation from the local Nautical School, Trinity House and has been sponsored through the examinations of the Chartered Insurance Institute, or similar, specialising in marine insurance. His CPD continued with vocational training on board a working merchant ship. He now provides cargo, protection & indemnity, hull & machinery, CMR liability and quality & quantity surveys.He has also been involved throughout the operation of inspecting, organising and overseeing a small wreck removal project including the disposal of the recovered vessel. Our clients were very impressed with the excellent service offered by Lee who is also qualified through the Lloyd’s Agency Cargo Surveying Proficiency scheme. Lee also helps to co-ordinate our popular Vessel Familiarisation Course.
Contact Lee on 07734 385872
James Curley
Marine Surveyor
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James Curley
James joined our cargo surveying team in early 2004 and regularly acts as marinewarranty surveyor for various heavy lift and specialist yacht loading operations as well as conducting MWS assignments throughout the U.K. James also regularly creates lashing calculations and provides detailed lashing plans. He recently completed a complete logistical overview in Angola. He also provides cargo, CMRm liability and quality & quantity surveys.
Dave Clark
Marine Surveyor
07766881159
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Dave Clark
Dave has joined us in 2014 and expands the depth of our oil and gas knowledge base.Dave was previously the manager for Immingham branch of a multi-national surveying and superintending organisation having worked there for several years. He has now passed numerous qualifications with regards oil and gas testing, sampling, surveying and loss control and has been working under the guidance of the American Petroleum Institute, ASTM, BP RIICS, SHELL SIRAS V2, Energy Institute and other nominated instructions and standards.
Dave is a huge asset to our oil and chemical team.
Capt Peter Garnham
Master Mariner
Tel: 07734 385864
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Capt Peter Garnham
Peter has joined us in 2013 and brings a depth of knowledge and experience rarely found available in the martitime secotor.With a seafaring background to include reefer vessels, Ro-Ro, bilk carriers and tankers Peter has been serving as a master since 1983. He has also served on dredgers, bunker barges and various small vessels as well as becoming qualified as a Pilot. Peter has a wealth of experience of ship vetting inspections, port state control and ISM / Quality Management and spent time working as a superintendent from the London office a large, international tanker operator. Peter retains energy and enthusiasm and will prove to be a valuable asset to the company.
Dale Lakes
Engineering Surveyor
Tel: 07734385867
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Dale Lake
Dale is a Marine Engineer having joined us at the beginning of 2014 having previously worked with Maesrk Line and Princess Cruises. During his time with McAusland Turner he has carried out numerous P&l and H&M investigations on many ship types including extensive involvement in major failures and repair disputes, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. He has also acted as marine warranty surveyor for various heavy lift projects for major clients and has carried out various types of vessel audits and inspections.
Phil Munro
Senior Subsea Engineer
Tel: 07815 156907
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Phil Munro
Phil joined the team in 2015 and is an Engineer with 15 years Oil & Gas experience primarily in the Deepwater Drill ships, Semi Submersibles, Jack-Ups and Flotels. His years before that were spent as an Engineering Officer in the Merchant Navy. He has been Involved in Subsea and Well Control on various Deepwater projects with several global companies on 5th and 6th Generation drill ships with responsibility for maintenance, repair and control.He has In depth experience with numerous BOP and subsea systems and has performed repair, troubleshooting, commissioning and FAT’s.
Phil is an experienced subsea project manager within Seadrill 6th Generation Drillship new build programmes, heavily involved in Operations Preparation for development of planned maintenance programme for new builds and existing Offshore drilling.
Bill Mawhinney
Tel: 07734385873
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Bill Mawhinney
Bill brings over 30 years experience to Macausland’s marine cargo and liability offering. Former UK head of the Global Marine Transportation Division at a major international firm of loss adjusters and claims handlers, he has extensive experience handling losses worldwide. His expertise covers Marine Cargo, P&I Clubs UK and overseas, GIT liability, stevedores and port operators liability, terminal security, risk prevention and smallcraft.
He frequently advises on major and complex losses such as the “HOEGH OSAKA”, the 2013 flooding (UK east coast ports), loss of a ship’s engine (Korea), superyacht fire damage (Brazil), jetty collapse with cargo (Argentina), heavy equipment and plant damage, major theft, and other cargo and liability claims.
Bill is a member and has served on the committee of the British Association of Cargo Surveyors (MBACS).
Karen has been with the McAuslands since 1995 being the daughter of then MD Paul. She is responsible for the production and organisation of all reports as well as internal administrative matters including accounts.
Luda joined in 2011 and is involved with a wide range of administrative and personnel matters including production of reports including account management.
Paige joined in 2012 and is involved with a wide range of administrative and personnel matters including production of reports including account management.
Ian M Anderson
Chief Engineer Consultant I.Eng, MIMarEST Read More
Ian M Anderson
Ian served initially at sea with the P&O group as an Engineer Officer then for 10 years as Superintendent for a group of ships. He gained First Class Certificates for both Steam and Motor ships. He worked with the RNLI managing the technical operations of 42 lifeboat stations increasing his knowledge of smaller vessels. He qualified with merit in his Diploma in Marine Survey and also holds formal qualifications in Risk Assessment and Health and Safety, as well as Dangerous Cargoes.
He is particularly experienced in Pre-purchase and Insurance surveys, Tonnage and registration surveys, MCA Coding for small commercial vessels ( Contact Ian on 07852 765695
Mike Anderson
Marine Surveyor
Tel: 07896 974338
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Mike Anderson
Mike joined our cargo surveying team in early 2015 and manages our Felixstowe office. He regularly acts as marine warranty surveyor for various heavy lift and specialist yacht loading operations as well as conducting MWS assignments throughout the U.K. Mike also regularly creates lashing calculations and provides detailed lashing plans for heavy lift and project cargo operations. He now provides cargo, protection & indemnity, hull & machinery, CMR liability and quality & quantity surveys.
Ian Dunkley
Marine Surveyor
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Ian Dunkley
Prior to this Ian served at sea initially as a Deck Officer with the Blue Star Line on conventional refrigerated / general cargo ships and later with ACT Containers on the first generation of container vessels. He moved on to short sea trades in bulk shipping and marine aggregate dredging where he obtained his Master’s certificate. He then worked in the marine paint industry as a technical service representative and manager where he was responsible for specifying and overseeing the application of tank linings and specialist high performance marine coatings for new build and refit projects throughout the UK & Europe. After returning to sea with the Marine Society for a period where he served asTraining Officer and Relief Master he then joined the Maritime Trust as technical manager for the Historic Clipper Ship CUTTY SARK where he managed and oversaw the first major renovation of the ship’s masts and rigging since the 1950’s. During this period he gained the British Safety Council Diploma in Safety
Management as part of his work in safely mixing major maritime engineering works with keeping the historic vessel open to the public. He was also responsible for arranging and managing the permanent docking of the historic vessels now on display at Chatham Historic Dockyard. In 2001 he joined the RNLI as Thames Operations Manager where he was a key player in implementing the RNLl’s new Thames Lifeboat service. Whilst with the RNLI he obtained a Lloyd’s Maritime Diploma in Marine Surveying with Merit specialising in small commercial craft.
For 26 years he was also an Executive Officer in the Royal Naval Reserve where he specialised in mine countermeasures and latterly amphibious warfare. His last appointment from 1999 — 2001 was as Commanding Officer of HMS PRESIDENT, the Royal Navy Reserve Unit in London. Over the last 5 years he has combined part time work as nautical lecturer and trainer with a wide range Of general marine survey work. He is now pleased to represent McAusland’s in London and the South East.
Contact Ian on 07528 513160
Lee Warltier
BSc MGeog DipMarSur RMS M.I.I.M.S
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Lee Warltier
Starting life within the hydrographic survey fields Lee’s areas of expertise have evolved over the last 15 years in the industry focusing on work boat, commercial craft, pleasure yacht and super yacht construction and new build projects across the globe.Principal areas of expertise in addition to such work are project cargo, cargo condition surveys and super yacht shipping where Lee has spearheaded effective survey processes working with major shippers across Europe and vessel condition surveys.
Lee is also a trained expert witness and has completed several applied cases.
Grangemouth
Niall Bennet
Marine Surveyor BSc, MSc, MBACS.
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Niall Bennet
Niall has more than 13 years of marine surveying experience. Prior to becoming McAusland’s dedicated Scottish representative, he worked in the Scottish office of a large UK wide marine cargo surveying company for nine and-a-half years. Before moving back to Scotland he worked in The Netherlands for another of the larger marine surveying companies. Niall’s initial marine surveying training was in Nigeria where he was involved with surveying damage to ships and cargoes in the busy port of Lagos. Also in Lagos, he was tasked with conducting negotiations with the Nigerian Port Authorities on behalf of banks in order to obtain the release of arrested vessels. Niall’s experience with surveying cargoes has covered a wide range of commodities including: bulk cargoes, general containerised cargoes and refrigerated goods. He has also conducted loading and discharge surveys of heavy project equipment and pre-loading surveys of machinery establishing the pre-shipment condition of these goods and ensuring the safe packing of these items.Teesport
William Burrell
Chief Engineer Consultant BSc
Tel. 07943008962
William Burrell
William is our Senior Chief Engineer having joined us at the beginning of 2007 from P & O. He is a Marine Engineer with a First Class Certificate of Competency as well as a degree in Mathematics and a Certificate in Supervisory Management.
Previously he served on a variety of vessels up to and including Chief Engineer. During his time with McAusland Turner he has carried out numerous P&l and H&M investigations on many ship types including extensive involvement in major failures and repair disputes, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. He has also acted as marine warranty surveyor for various heavy lift projects for major clients and has carried out various types of vessel audits and inspections.
William has also written two books on the role of the Merchant Navy during WWII.
Contact William on 07734 385867
Port Elizabeth
Allan Fitz Gerald
Marine Surveyor & Consultant FICS MIIMS
Tel. 07896223193
Allan Fitz Gerald
Allan is a former deck officer, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Shipbrokers, Member of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, member of the Law Association ofSouth Africa and a qualified Pilot with the RSA Department of Aviation. Allan joined the McAusland’s team in 2011 and brings with him vast experience in the movement of Project Cargoes with particular specialist knowledge of mining capital equipment. Allan has worked globally on heavy equipment transport feasibility studies and has extensive experience throughout the African continent. He has given advice in litigation matters and acted as expert witness in the Supreme Court. Allan is currently based in Durban.
Moscow
Nickolay Stepanov
Regional Director, Master Mariner
Honorary Polar Explorer of RF.
Nicklay Stepanov
Nikolay heads up the new Moscow Office and is responsible for Eastern Europe as well as assisting with global instructions. Nikolay was a Master Mariner and served for 18 years with the Murmansk Shipping Co. and with a total of 27 years sea service. He is a graduate of the Odessa Maritime College and the Leningrad Higher Engineering Marine College.He has worked for a number of shipping companies in the roles of ‘Head of Safety Navigation Department’ and was a project manager overseeing ship building. More recently he has been the Head of
Marine Department at RESO-GARANTIA, one of the leading Russian insurers.
His areas of expertise include:
– Computation of the transport and technologic charts for the transportation of various goods by sea and river vessels, of trans-shipments of goods in ports, and of bunker operations;
– Calculation of the run finance and economic figures (income, profitability, carriages cost, operational expenditures, taxes, amortization of key assets);
– Preparation and approval of agreements (agency contracts, commission agreements, delivery contracts, contracts of carriage, management contracts, freights, shipbuilding contracts, ship repair contracts, purchase and sale of vessels and others);
– Survey and analysis of the freight markets, shipbuilding and ship repair markets, second hand markets; formation of the statistic database on the availability of the fleet of the shipping companies and of the freight flows;
– Practice of the sea and the river of carriages (general, bulk cargo, large dimensions, long sized, heavy-lift, ro-ro, military carriages, dangerous cargoes, container carriages including refrigerated containers;
– Launching and operation on the line “Sunmar Container Line, Olympia (USA)” — ports of the Russian coast in the Far East and in South Korea, line container carriages between ports of Europe;
– Coordination of the fleet operation as the “Morflot” representative at the 0b Gulf, Yamburg (Russia).
– Skills of dispatching control as regards positions of vessels on the basis of the “Inmarsat-C’ system, routine and emergency correspondence with vessels and coastal organisations with the usage of adopted abbreviations and terminology.
Nikolay also achieved the Governmental award: “Honorary Polar Explorer”.
Contact Nikolay on + 01482 223832