CV_christopher_raven
- 1. Andrew Moore & Associates Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors & Scientists. www.andrew-moore.com Hong Kong – Shanghai – Singapore – Tianjin – Mumbai – Istanbul – Liverpool – Gibraltar - Panama British Chief Officer’s Certificate of Competency BSc (Hons) Nautical Science MSc Maritime Operations of Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) of International Assoc. of Arson Investigators (IAAI) A proven court and arbitration expert with considerable experience investigating navigational incidents (collision, allision, grounding, sinking and unsafe port claims), as well as cargo problems, technical failures and crew theft / sabotage; proficient in obtaining / drafting court ready statements; hull fouling / speed and performance claim expert; possesses a wide-ranging marine consultancy and general survey capability backed-up by formidable problem solving and technical writing skills. CAREER 2012~present Andrew Moore & Associates Ltd. Senior Marine Consultant 2008 ~ 2012 Ince & Co, Hong Kong Marine Manager 2005 ~ 2008 Andrew Moore & Associates Ltd. Marine Consultant Surveyor 1998 ~ 2003 WesternGeco AS Chief Officer, 2D & 3D oilfield seismic survey vessels 1997 ~ 1998 Clyde Marine Second Officer for FPSO deliveries 1991 ~ 1997 Texaco Overseas Tankships Ltd Cadet to Second Officer serving on VLCC’s, ULCC’s, clean and dirty product tankers worldwide. Oil tanker operations with an emphasis on cargo handling; modern survey equipment, techniques and configuration on 2D & 3D seismic survey vessels, highly experienced with in-field survey, undershoot, shallow water and multi- boat survey; qualified FRC and workboat coxswain, professionally licenced crane driver; advanced offshore helicopter landing officer (HLO) in-charge of many at-sea helicopter operations; hull coating inspection and renewal for owners; refitting and drydock repair of tankers and survey vessels; preparation of vessels for statutory survey and oil major vetting inspection; preparation, supervision and auditing of ISM implementation on company vessels. Christopher Raven EXPERIENCE Vessel surveys : Hull damage and crane / lifting gear failure; on / off-hire and (hundred’s of) P&I / charterer condition / risk surveys; dry dock and repair specification, cost and dispute; hull and hold coating; pre-purchase and pre-sale; vessel / cargo salvage valuation; flag state safety inspection; draft survey; ultrasonic hatch tightness testing; hold / hull coating and hull fouling samples taken for court and arbitration usage; oil spillage and pollution. Cargo surveys : Containerised, bulk and break-bulk, crude oil, petroleum product, vegetable oil, log, edible grain, dry bulk / ore; steel / project cargo loading, damage and outturn; contamination of liquid / dry bulk cargoes and cargo quantity, quality and shortage; loading sensitive / dangerous cargo; supercargo loading / discharge of heavy lift / project cargo; hatch / hold cleaning dispute; sampling liquid, dry bulk / concentrate; liquefaction advice and attendance on site; laboratory witness for analysis; survey and advice for infestation and / or spoiling of bulk cargo. Consultancy : Hull fouling, coating condition, speed & performance; fixed / moving structure damage and failure on vessel and berth; loading, trim and stability assessment including ‘El Sol Sale’; salvage including ‘Behice’, ‘Agios Dimitrios 1’, ‘Neftegaz-67’ and ‘Alam Manis' as SCOPIC H&M, owners, cargo interest & P&I representative; navigation / bridge team assessment on fast ferries and other craft; recovery, handling and forensic analysis of written documents and electronic data including VDR / GPS / AIS / ECDIS / CCTV; collision, putting-by, grounding and navigational failure investigation and assessment; arbitration expert; maritime safety consulting to government; investigation and assessment of port and crew injury / fatality; preparation of technical evidence for court / arbitration proceeding and in-court legal team support during litigation; clear presentation of data in graphical and tabular format including photogrammetry, time-lapse, movie, 2D and 3D regeneration of incident.