Dick Ridsdale

• 37 years of experience as a mariner and marine consultant.
• Service on numerous types of vessels including a topsail schooner, tankers, general cargo ships and passenger vessels.
• 10 years in command of seismic survey vessels and offshore supply boats.
• 16 years of experience as Master.
• As a marine consultant, attendance at a variety of shipping casualties; investigated ship collisions, allegations of unseaworthiness, grounding incidents and damage to sub sea installations.
• In the offshore oil and gas industry his considerable experience in command of specialist offshore vessels is utilized in both marine and warranty surveyor roles.

Paul Smith

• Management leadership for the world’s two largest Smart Card projects in the transport sector
• Proven ability in the leadership, direction and control of large scale teams, greater than 400 staff
• Knowledgeable with dealings with governments at ministerial level and industry at Board /CEO level.
• Highly experienced in Project Management in a variety of fields from Smart Cards, to Gas Platforms, Refinery Construction and other heavy industries requiring complex technology application.
• Proven Track record in Project Management on technology projects greater than $100M USD
• Extensive international experience.