Our director, Tim Smolder, has been working in the maritime industry for over 30 years.

His work has taken him to countries around the globe & given him experience as a ships master, a marine engineer, a marine surveyor & a manager of a marine slipway & service facility.

Tim has worked in the following industries;

• General cargo & coastal trading
• Offshore oil & gas
• Tugs & towing
• Diving & tourism
• Ship docking & repair
• Diesel engine manufacturer service agent
• Commercial fishing
• Motor & sailing yachts

Over the years, Tim has logged over 100,000nm at sea on commercial & pleasure vessels, He has also built a 45-foot cruising ketch which he lived aboard with his wife & three sons for over 25 years. They still own & on sail her as time permits.

These experiences & a love of all things on & of the sea has given him a wealth of knowledge on the operation, design & construction of vessels of all types & sizes as well as expertise in international & domestic maritime codes, standards & regulations.

Please put this skill to work for you and your business by contacting us to help with your next marine project or survey.