Biography:

Paul has been associated with Marine Operations in one form or another since 1972 when he started his career as a Deck Cadet with BP Shipping. Paul’s expertise in the marine business has evolved over time with an ever changing industry through various roles both sea-going and ashore, including roles as Director, OCIMF, Director ExxonMobil and Director, Global Tanker Quality with NYK. Paul currently holds the position of Marine-Quality Manager with INTERCARGO where his primary responsibility lies in the development of a dry bulk Self-Assessment scheme. Paul is passionate about all things related to Safety, Health and the Environment in the marine world and believes his experience at senior levels within the shipping industry will add significant value to the development of H.EL.M.E.T going forward. In his leisure time Paul grows Bonsai trees and looks after a Bassett Hound and a miniature Dachshund!!