Martin was appointed the Executive Officer & General Secretary of the UK Harbour Masters Association in 2019, allowing him to act at the highest level of UK Maritime engagement, consultation, and policy development. Previously following a career at sea he has been employed in Port management for over 20 years as Harbour Master & Marine Director in ports with varying commercial operations including Major Trust Ports & Municipal Harbour Authority’s, he also served as an authorised Port Pilot for many years at multiple Competent Harbour Authorities.
He has project managed many significant Port developments and major events, including Royal visits, Tall ship events, major conferences and public events and have been part of significant Emergency and Accident incident investigations and salvage operations.
Martin has previously served on the British Ports Association Executive Council and has held the position of Vice President & Executive Council member of the UK Harbour Masters Association prior to his position as Association Executive Officer . He is an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a full member of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors and is an MCA Certifying Authority vessel surveyor, he has been a member of the MASRWG since 2019.
He also acts as an Independent Maritime Advisor at national level and is an appointed Port Designated Person under the Port Marine Safety Code for a number of UK Ports & Harbours.
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