Noble Denton Singapore Pte Ltd

Marine Consultant

Aquarius International Consultants Ltd

Marine Consultant

Western Geophysical (Singapore)

In command of 60 - 90 metre seismic survey vessels.

Guardian Marine Services (ex Lombardo’s)

In command of supply boats, standby vessels and three years on the seismic survey vessel “Magnificent Creek”.

V. B. Perkins (Darwin)

In command of container vessels operating around the Northern Territory coast and South East Asia. One years leave of absence as Chief Officer on the “South Australia” topsail schooner “re-enacting” the First Fleet for Australia’s bi-centennial.

Department of Aboriginal Affairs

Administrator / Project Manager at Ngukurr, Northern Territory with a population of 1,200 of which he employed 150. Duties included the daily running of the settlement, managing various projects - fishing vessels, housing, out stations, workshop, power house and budgeting.

Northern Territory Police Force

Constable First Class, stationed in Darwin and Katherine including Officer in charge of one man police station at Roper Bar for 2½ years. Involved in design, construction and operation of police watercraft including introductory lecturing to new applicants on basic seamanship skills.

Nauru Pacific Lines (Nauru)

Served as Senior Second Mate and Chief Mate on general cargo and passenger vessels.

British India Steam Navigation Company (London)

Completed deck apprenticeship and served on numerous vessels, i.e. passenger, tankers including product tankers and cargo vessels.

H. M. S. “Conway”

Midshipman. Royal Naval Reserve.