Contact Details Address : 2 Herriot Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1FL Home Telephone : +44 (0) 1845 524013 Mobile : +44 (0) 755 774 0222 E-mail : antonygrainger@hotmail.co.uk Nationality : British Qualifications and Memberships Member of the Institute of ing, Science and Technology Approved Nautical Inspector for the Bahamas Maritime Authority Chief Engineer (Motor) Unlimited (STCW Reg II/2) (1995) Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Petroleum) (1992) Second Engineer (Steam) Limited (STCW Reg III/3) (1990) HND - ing (1990) OND - Mechanical Engineering (1987) 2 AO Levels (1986) 10 GCE O levels (1984) Experience 2012- TMC Marine Consultants Ltd Senior Consultant Employed by one of London s most respected marine consultancy companies. Providing support and expert marine engineering advice for ship-owners, insurers, P+I Clubs, financial institutions and law firms in the marine industry.
Selected cases since Joined TMC Provided consultancy service to cruise vessel owner for Polar code newbuilding Provided consultancy service to major ship management company for the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers Led flag state investigation for major fire on passenger cruise vessel Advice to major financial institutions on vessel condition and purchase inspections Provided consultancy service for non-functioning ballast water treatment system on Aframax tanker Newbuild dispute for series of Suezmax tankers Newbuild dispute for series of Handymax bulk carriers Newbuild dispute for offshore AHTS Additional newbuilding disputes for 2 Chemical tankers, Multipurpose general cargo vessel, 3 Panamax bulk carriers and 2 Ro-Ro ferries Providing expert witness statements and verbal evidence to Civil court, arbitrations and mediations Provided expert evidence for judicial review into cruise ship emissions 2 cases of main engine component failures Cargo fire damage repair assessment on general cargo ship Cargo fire damage assessment on bulk carrier Provided Machinery failure and bunker dispute on Product tanker Hazardous material assessment for wreck removal Condition surveys on passenger cruise ships for P+I club Advice on fuel quality issues for multi-national oil services company Damage repair assessment for fire damaged FSO Damage repair estimation for collision damaged bulk carrier Damage repair estimation for collision damaged container vessel Consultancy for procurement, installation and commissioning of BWTS for offshore company Bunker disputes for 3 separate product tankers Damage repair assessment for rudder and steering gear on grounded bulk carrier 2009 2012 Seatruck Ferries Ltd. Project Superintendent Supervising the next generation of new-build vessels in Flensburg, Germany. This included managing the site team, preparation of vessels for service, shipyard liaison and attending factory tests of new machinery. Developing budgets based on vessel age and utilisation Managing projects involving ship communications; dry-dock planning and supervision; efficient running of the vessels and innovations. Accident/Incident and machinery failure investigation and reporting.
Conducting technical inspections, ISM and ISPS audits on managed vessels. Development of our planned maintenance system to incorporate purchasing and reporting. Planning and preparing vessels for charter/re-deployment. 2006 2009 Seatruck Ferries Ltd. New Build Engineer Supervising Engineer for the New building of a class of 4 RO-RO vessels in Huelva and Seville Shipyards in Spain. Engaged in auditing shore-side offices. ISM audits and technical inspections within Seatruck fleet. 1996 2006 Seatruck Ferries Ltd. Chief Engineer Budget Control Planning maintenance and operational requirements Development and Implementation of ISM and ISPS requirements Dry-dock and ship conversion planning Personnel management and recruitment Fleet Technical Inspections, Internal ISM and ISPS Auditing 1996 Spice Island Cruises Chief Engineer/Training officer Day to day running of small boutique cruise vessel Supervising accommodation outfitting and machinery upgrades during major refit Designing and implementation of ISM system Training crew in all aspects of maintenance and efficient running of engine rooms 1995-1996 Rederi AS Gotland Chief Engineer Owner s representative responsible for large passenger ferries coming off charter and preparing them for sale/charter or lay-up 1993-1995 Megaspeed Liners Ltd 2 nd /Chief Engineer/Superintendent Operating and maintaining two high speed passenger ferries as 2 nd Engineer. and then Chief
Ship Superintendent in East Africa in charge of major refits of two high speed passenger ferries. 1993 OT Africa Line 2 nd Engineer In charge of day to day engine room and deck maintenance Established new planned maintenance and store keeping system (AMOS D) 1990 1992 BP Shipping Ltd. 4/3rd Engineer Sailing as engineer officer within the BP fleet on Product tankers and VLCC s. 1986 1990 Royal Fleet Auxiliary Engineer Cadet/3 rd Officer (E) Completed MNTB engineering cadetship at The College Of Maritime Studies, Warsash. Sailing as 3 rd Officer (Engineer) on Fleet Tanker in charge of watch. LANGUAGES English Working knowledge of Spanish and French. SHORT COURSES ATTENDED Tanker Safety Course CPSC Medical First Aid at Sea Fire Fighting Command and Control ISPS Ship Security Officer ISM Auditor Bond Solon expert witness courtroom skills and cross-examination course Asbestos awareness and removal course Wartsila Advance Engine Course Wartsila Advanced Propulsion Course DNV Risk Assessment Planning Course ABB Advanced Turbo-Charger Course International Paints Maintenance and repair of marine coatings course BOSIET, HUET and MIST offshore Training
OTHER DETAILS Computer literate, numerate and competent with most Microsoft Products; Working Knowledge of AMOS, MPM and SIS planned maintenance applications; Current, Clean driving Licence; PADI Advanced Open Water Diver OUTSIDE INTERESTS Golf; Football; Scuba Diving; Helping with local Junior hockey Club; School Governor at Thirsk Community Primary School.