New York

Address

20 Broad St Suite 701, New York, 10005, United States

Telephone

+1 212 587 9300

Fax

+1 212 587 9301

Email

new_york@bmtmarinerisk.com

Surveyors based at this office

John Vickers - Master Mariner

John Vickers

Telephone:	+1 212 587 9300
Fax:	+1 212 587 9301
Email:	jvickers@bmtmarinerisk.com
Nationality:	British
Languages:	English, working Spanish
Qualifications Master Mariner, Foreign Going
Professional Affiliations Nautical Institute
Training Courses HMS Worcester, pre sea training 1958-1960. Mid Apprenticeship release course, Warsash, (Southampton University) 1962. 2nd Mate, School of Navigation, Poplar, London. 1st Mate Sir John Cass, London. Master, Plymouth Polytechnic.
Career Summary January 1983 to date, The Salvage Association, New York office (Since 2002 BMT Salvage (The SA) Salvage operations. Advising and assisting Owners on behalf of H & M Underwriters on vessel strandings North and South America. Marine Warranty Surveys. Approving all phases of shipment of high value critical project cargo by vessel/road / rail to often remote locations, frequently heavy lifts. Tow approvals of vessels, jack up and semi submersible oil rigs. Offshore installations, tow outs and jacket launch. Hull and machinery damage claims and including total loss. Dry dock, steel repair and machinery Surveys all classes of vessel. Cargo damages including tuna processing, refinery fire investigation etc. P & I surveys including wreck removal, safe berth and charter party dispute. Investigations into sinking of various classes of vessel including passenger ships. Assistance to Attorneys. October 1981 to January 1983, The Salvage Association, London Office. Salvage and Warranty Surveys as above. April 1973 to October 1981 Marine Superintendent. Awalco, Bahrain. Responsible for daily operations of fleet of 32 vessels and craft and pay roll of about 200. Maintenance & personnel. Primarily anchor handling tugs on long term contracts with offshore pipe laying and construction operations in Arabian Gulf for Brown & Root, McDermott, Santa Fe, ETPM. Dredging operation support. International delivery tows. April 1971 to January 1973. Theriot Overseas Towing, Golden Meadow, La. Mate / Navigator. Offshore anchor handling for pipe laying operations North Sea and Arabian Gulf. April 1969 to April 1971. Chief Officer & Master, Sea Services Shipping Co. Folkstone Kent, UK. Hydrographic Survey vessels on charter to DECCA in the North Sea. Site and position Surveys for jack up and semi submersible rigs, pipeline surveys etc. UK Southern and Northern sectors, Norwegian sector during early development of Ekofisk. January 1961 to April 1969. Cadet and Deck officer, Merchant Navy.
Specialist Knowledge Offshore towing & hydrographic Survey operations. Salvage operations. Large tows. Approved Special Casualty Representative
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Joe Walsh - Marine Engineer

Joe Walsh

Telephone:	+1 212 587 9300
Fax:	+1 212 587 9301
Email:	jwalsh@bmtmarinerisk.com
Nationality:	US Citizen
Languages:	English
Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering, State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York, May 1975 Third Assistant Engineer, Steam / Motor Unlimited HP (Active)
Professional Affiliations Full Member Society of Marine Port Engineers, NY (1975)
Training Courses Internal Auditor Training Certificate, ABS Consulting, 2002. ISM Orientation Seminar, P & H Marine Associates, 1996. Computer Literate ABS SafeNet, Word, Excel, Outlook, 1992. Refrigeration Refresher Course, USMMA, Unitor, 1989. Crude Oil Washing Certificate No. 3117/6/83. Inert Gas Systems Certificate No. 3110/6/83.
Career Summary Managed, maintained and / or repaired motor and steam vessels, as Superintendent, US and Foreign Flag, in classes: Container Ships Liquid / Bulk Latex Carriers, Pure Car Carrier, Molten Sulphur Carriers, Product Carriers and Crude Oil Tankers to 190,000 DWT, Anhydrous Ammonia Carriers, Passenger Ships, Survey Ships, Cable Ships, ITB???s, Staten Island Ferry, Tug Boats and Barges. Have worked, successfully, with multi-national crews, including: American, British, Greek, Eastern European, Canadian, Korean, Taiwanese, Mainland Chinese, Philippine and Central American. Compiled and prepared detailed work specifications for ship yard bidding. Attended to works, in progress, to final settlement of all accounts. Repairs accomplished in US, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Participated in the writing, review and implementation of elements for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 Certification in office and shipboard environments for varied vessel classes in 2002. Participated in the implementation of International Safety Management System (ISM) for the original July 1998 compliance date.
Specialist Knowledge Vessel surveys, for repair specifications, for: hull and machinery damage and fire damage repairs, major steel renewals, ballast tank and hull coatings projects, hatch cover repairs, cargo crane repairs, slow and medium speed diesel engines and plant repairs, boilers and turbines and steam plant repairs and new capital improvement installations. Vessel pre-purchase condition surveys, classification society record reviews with detailed written and photographic reports.
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Graham Long - Chief Engineer

Telephone:	+1 212 587 9300
Fax:	+1 212 587 9301
Email:	glong@bmtmarinerisk.com
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Graham Archer - Chief Engineer

Graham Archer

Telephone:	+1 415 531 4109
Email:	garcher@bmtmarinerisk.com
Nationality:	British
Languages:	English
Qualifications Licensed Chief Engineer for both Steam, Diesel with unlimited horsepower - British Engineering Licenses are US Degree equivalent ISO 9000, ISM & ISPS Lead Auditor. Ships/Offshore Surveyor - ABS Qualified / Certified in nearly all ABS related Surveying and Auditing Weld Inspector. Certified in Non-Destructive testing (NDE). On-board engineer on General Cargo, Passenger, RO-RO, Container, Reefer, Tanker and Bulk Carrier vessels.
Career Summary Senior Maritime Surveyor, Auditor, Port Engineer and Chief Engineer with over thirty-five years experience in the maritime industry Whilst in China responsible for the various aspects of both classification and statutory surveys and reporting on various classes of vessels and oil rigs, including auditing ISM, ISPS and ISO9000, at many remote and difficult locations. In New Orleans conducted in plant surveys of vessel automation systems and auditing of various marine related plants. Surveys of many oil rigs, all types, and offshore structures as well as varied class and statutory surveys of all types of ships. Other class surveys including collisions, groundings, major upgrades and modifications.
Specialist Knowledge Chief Engineer Steam and diesel with sailing experience on Passenger, General Cargo, Tanker, ontainer, Ro-Ro, Reefr and Bulk Carriers. Classification Surveryor and Auditor performing all usual Classification Sruveys and Audits. Superintendent experience with steam and motor vessels.
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Ian Hogben - Master Mariner

Email:	ihogben@bmtmarinerisk.com
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Graham Ellis - Business Director - Americas

Graham Ellis

Telephone:	+1 212 587 9302
Fax:	+1 212 587 9301
Email:	gellis@bmtmarinerisk.com
Nationality:	British
Languages:	English
Qualifications First Class Engineer. MSc in Management
Professional Affiliations Member of the Institute of Engineering Science & Technology A.M.I. Mar. EST.
Training Courses Fire fighting.
Career Summary Over 40 years experience in worldwide marine engineering, from seagoing engineer, to ship repair and ship survey.
Specialist Knowledge Over 27 years experience with Salvage Association in England, Holland and latterly 22 years in the Middle East. Damage & condition surveys of all types of vessel, local specialist in fire damages & shipyard liability cases, warranty & project cargo work. Prior survey experience with the Marine department of the Government of The Solomon Islands. Prior seagoing experience on steam powered tankers & passenger ferries with medium speed diesel engines.
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