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economics, and chartering. Later, I moved into their marine bunkering group, which operated two marine storage terminals, two bunkering/ refuelling vessels, and a fleet of fuel trucks. During this time, my interest grew in carving my own interests in marine ventures, after 5 years, I struck out on my own, starting a company which focused on marine safety auditing, tankship charter vetting, and whatever else generated revenues. Eventually, pairing up with a likeminded partner, we purchased are own tug/barge, and began moving spot cargoes, ranging from construction equipment, cranes, over-dimensional and project cargoes. Eventually, bareboat additional tug and hopper barges for the movement of agricultural commodities, and fertilizers. During this time, we leased a fleeting yard with a small dry-dock, to services our vessels. It did not take long, to develop a business plan to expand our operation into a small commercial vessel repair facility. It was at this point in my career, where I realized the level of experience I had in marine cargo and material handling, vessel conversions, vessel damage and repairs, and good working knowledge of regulations. I began self-studying and taking courses in marine surveying from State University of New York, and Lloyds Maritime Academy, the learning processes is continuous. Over the past 10 years, my survey activities include, vessel salvage, pre- docking hull & repairs inspections, cargo damages, condition


valuations, trip in tow surveys, warrantee’s , expert opinions in law claims, and claims adjusting.


Q2. Marine surveying is notorious for its breadth and variety, but is there an area you regard yourself as a specialist in and, if so, what is it?


In 2010, I opened my marine surveying company called Coastwise Management Inc., in my business/marketing plan, I originally focused on ship repair and cargo work. Realizing, in my area there is well established marine survey companies, with committed business from the major lake carriers, and not too much room or interest for another surveyor. In my mind, to be successful, I had to find new business, so I excluded the obvious market in my business plan, and embarked on major self- promotion to small commercial operators, repair companies, cargo owners, charterers and eventual the momentum rolled into, legal reviews/opinions, insurance companies and adjusters. In my view, there is a degree of commonality in the concentration of my marine surveying activities, and in times where a special concentration is need, I will call upon a laboratory, naval architect, metallurgist, or other fields of expertise.


Q3. What are the differences between surveying vessels on one of the Great Lakes versus say the St Lawrence Seaway?


Figure 4 Ballast Tank Inspections


There is no difference in marine surveying activities in any North American ports, the only distinction can be made, is within structural design and construction, between domestic inland water fleets, versus ocean going vessel. Essentially, guidelines for surveys, assessment and repairs of hull structures will differ between bulker carriers, tankers, RoRo’s, and passenger’s vessels, to mention a few. Subject to the type of marine survey activities, there may be special instructions, or notations for the surveyor to undertake at the time of survey.


Q4. Canada is used to experiencing sub-zero temperatures and extreme weather conditions. How challenging does this make your job as a surveyor in the depth of winter and do you need to put any special arrangements in place?


The marine surveyor as part of his/ her job, must evaluate the risks presented to him or her, whether it’s climatic conditions, working environments, and changing conditions. Being prepared and job ready is as important, as doing the job safely, and going home. In Canada, the seasons are fairly common across the country, with the exception of the Arctic Region, with a navigation season between Junes and early November, when most marine traffic and cargo operation occur. Extreme temperature occur both in the summer and winter months,


Figure 5 Load Warranty Survey - Project Cargo


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