Captain Julian Hopkinson

Citizenship

  • Australian / British

Qualifications

  • STCW 95 Master Class 1 Unlimited License
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Maritime Studies, Major in Hydrographic Surveying
  • Australian Certificate of Recognition for Class 1 Unlimited License
  • Commonwealth Licensed Compass Adjuster
  • Registered Department of Agriculture Biosecurity Export Grain Ship Surveyor

Seagoing Experience

  • Extensive experience in Hydrographic/Seismic Survey, General Cargo, Bulk Carriers, and Passenger and Expedition Vessels.

Other Relevant Experience

  • Navigational Analyst for Western Geophysical Hydrographic/Seismic Survey (2 years)
  • Passenger Vessels Experience: 18 years in roles including Second Officer, Chief Officer, Safety Officer, and Master
  • Trained in Confidence Marine Risk Assessment

Surveying Experience

  • 18 Years with This Company
  • Oil Major Quantity Surveyor
  • ISM Auditor
  • P&I Surveys and Investigations: Including Bulk Liquid Contaminations
  • Flag State Inspector and Auditor
  • Heavy Lift Planning and Lashing Surveys
  • Pre-Towage Surveys
  • General Survey: Imported and exported Breakbulk, Containerized, and Vehicular Cargoes
  • Vessel Safety Inspections to PSI standard
  • Australian Marine Orders Compliance Surveys for Stevedores & Ship Owners
  • Vessel Condition/Pre-purchase Inspections
  • Technical Advisor and Contractor to the Port of Brisbane
  • Lloyds Fobas/GMT Bunker Surveyor
  • Hold Cleanliness Inspections: AQIS Authorized Officer trained
  • Consultative Studies and Risk Assessment: Hot Cargoes on Ships’ Structures
  • Consultative Studies: Sea-bottom Recovery

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