Captain Marc Forrester
Citizenship: Australian / British
Qualifications:
- Certificate of Competency Class 1 Master Mariner BTEC Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science
- STCW 95 U.K. Class 1 Certificate of Competency Issued January 2002
- Australian Certificate of Recognition for class 1 unlimited License
- Commonwealth Licensed Compass Adjuster
- Registered Department of Agriculture Biosecurity Export Grain Ship Surveyor
- ISPS Port / Port Facility Security Officer
Seagoing Experience:
- Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels – Tankers, Stores, Passenger, Freight, Landing Ship Logistics
- Ro/Ro Ferries, Seismic Survey Vessels and Car Carriers
- River Pilot for 10 Years on River Humber, a 55 mile Tidal River with both Dock and River Wharves
Other Relevant Experience:
- Safety Representative for Humber Pilots Limited for 3 Years
- Marine Health, Safety, Environment Advisor Trained in ISM Auditing – ISO Auditor 9001:2000 (Certified)
Surveying Experience:
- 14 years with this Company
- Oil Major Quantity Surveyor
- ISO 9001:2000 Audits – ISM Internal audits for shipping companies
- Formulating Safety Management Systems for an Australian Port Corporation
- Assistance in updating Safety Management System for Australian Shipping Companies
- Investigations for P & I Clubs, including: Ship Incidents, Engine Room Fires, Cargo Damage, Wharf and Port Infrastructure Damage, Bulk Liquid Contaminations
- Stowage and Securing of Specialised Cargoes.
- Technical Advisor and Contractor to The Port of Brisbane
- Pre-Towage Surveys
- Lloyds Fobas / GMT Bunker Surveyor
- Port Security Provider, Security Officer (PSPSO) for Australian Harbour Bunker Company