Michael Fowkes

Master Mariner and Special Casualty Representative Accident Investigator and Expert Witness @Tmc Marine

London, GB

Specialising in- Marine Safety, Governance, Risk and Compliance - Incident and Accident Investigations- Legal Expert Witness - Marine project management- Salvage and Towage operations and management- Safety Management Systems and Integrated Management Systems- Bridge Team Management and Marine Leadership- Navigational Audits- Damaged Cargo Representative- Insurers and Owners RepresentativeKey achievements within this role- Member of Lloyds SCR panel- Acting as lead investigator carrying out numerous investigations involving incidents and accidents including fatalities, collisions, container stow collapses and vessel loss- Acting as an expert witness on personal injury cases and marine collision cases, providing evidence in Marine Courts and Arbitration- Acting on behalf of and representing Flag states, ship owners and Marine insurers in all matters related to marine incidents and salvage- Project managing offshore projects for oil majors and facilitating attendance globally- Acting as owner\'s representative for operational requirements- Providing technical assistance in various wreck removal operations- Carrying out ISM and other industry audits and providing recommendation process plans for vessel operators and owners to ensure compliance with industry and operational regulations.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma in Maritime studies

Bergvliet High School

Matric

University of Cape Town

Certificate

University of Plymouth

Master of Science - MSC

USB

Management Development Program

NEBOSH

NEBOSH OHS General Certificate

University of Plymouth

Master's degree