Discipline
Marine Engineer
Specialisms
Marine Engineering, Risk Assessment & Failure Analysis, Asset Integrity & Lifecycle Management, Technical Operations & Engineering Leadership, Hull & Machinery Systems for Ro-Pax Ferries, Ro-Ro and High-Speed Craft, Marine Aggregate Dredgers, and Oceanographic Research Vessels
Location
UK
About
With over 30 years of experience in marine engineering and technical operations, Kevin brings a proven track record of leadership and innovation across diverse maritime sectors. As Marine Engineering Director at ABL, he leads strategic technical initiatives focused on the Hull and Machinery market, delivering advanced engineering solutions to shipowners, insurers, and operators worldwide. The role centres on ensuring vessel integrity, optimising performance, and mitigating risk through high-quality consultancy, failure analysis, and risk assessment.
Previously, Kevin held senior positions, including Head of Research Ship Engineering and Marine Engineering Manager at the National Oceanography Centre, Marine Engineer Superintendent, and operational engineering roles across the merchant fleet under multiple flags and classification societies. This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for addressing complex engineering challenges and supporting clients in asset reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Academic Credentials:
- BSc (Hons) Engineering and Management – Portsmouth University
- MBA – Middlesex University
- MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations – Plymouth University
Professional Qualifications:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Certificate of Competency (CoC) Chief Engineer
- Member, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
- Marine Auditor / Lead Auditor
- Designated Person Ashore
- Shipboard Safety Officer
- Shipboard Security Officer