Principal Marine Engineer
IEng, MIMarEST
work
London
Career Summary
Andrew is a Marine Engineer with a Class One Certificate of Competency (Motor), having joined Brookes Bell in May 2017, with seagoing experience complemented by management and survey roles.
Background
Andrew's surveying experience includes having attended various types and sizes of vessels, including Superyachts, and reporting on a variety of incidents including main and auxiliary machinery failure investigations, fire damages, crane damages, collision damages, redelivery condition surveys/disputes, repair cost disputes, bunker quality and related machinery failure disputes, personal injury claims, and MARPOL surveys/investigations. Andrew has also performed pre-purchase surveys for Owners and condition surveys on behalf of Underwriters and P&I Clubs. Andrew has given evidence in London arbitrations and in Singapore court.
Andrew's shore-based experience includes working as a Superintendent and latterly Fleet Manager for a large container shipping company, where activities included drydocking and repair projects and overseeing the day-to-day management of the vessels.
Prior to that, Andrew worked as a Marine Engineer on deep-sea container vessels where he gained first-hand experience of slow and medium-speed engines, as well as related auxiliary machinery, systems, and plant.
Professional Qualifications
- Wärtsilä RT Flex engine basic and advanced training courses
- MAN B&W ME-C engine training course (2024)
- Troubleshooting course for the repair and maintenance of refrigerated container boxes
- Marine Electrical Maintenance Course
- High Voltage Electrical Maintenance Course
- Risk Assessment Course
- ISM and ISPS Auditors Course
Academic Qualifications
- Class One Certificate of Competency (Motor)
- Higher National Diploma in Engineering
Previous Employment History
Surveying Employment
- Marine Engineer Consultant - Braemar (Hong Kong Office)
- Staff Surveyor - Braemar (Hong Kong Office)
Other Shore-Based Employment
- Fleet Manager - CMA Ships U.K. Ltd (London)
- Technical Superintendent - CMA Ships U.K. Ltd (London)
Sea-Going Employment
- P&O Nedlloyd (latterly Maersk), sailing in the ranks of Fourth, Third and Second Engineer
Surveying and Consultancy Experience
- Main and auxiliary engine failure investigations
- Turbocharger failure investigations
- Boiler damage investigations
- Stern tube bearing failure investigations and failures related to tail shaft alignment issues
- Engine room fire investigations
- Cargo crane damage investigations, including damage to slewing bearings, operating machinery and jibs
- Grounding and collision damage assessments
- Bunker quality disputes and associated machinery damage investigations
- Steering gear damage investigations
- Bowthruster failure investigations
- Redelivery condition disputes
- Repair cost disputes
- Personal injury claims related to machinery and equipment operation/design/failure
- Pre-purchase condition surveys for prospective Owners
- Warranty condition surveys for Underwriters
- P&I Club condition surveys, including ultrasonic testing of hatch covers
- MARPOL surveys and investigations for potential violations.
- Superyacht damage investigation surveys