Mark served 16 years at sea on a wide variety of ships culminating in 6 years as a Captain in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Following his seagoing career, he qualified as a solicitor, spent 2 years with a London Shipping Law firm, and is an expert in
Merchant Shipping Law and Port legislation.
Mark was subsequently employed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for over 6 years as a Surveyor of Ships, a Port
State Control Inspector and an Examiner of Master and Mates. He formed the first Enforcement Unit and was involved in many
investigations and high profile cases.
He now concentrates on assisting ports around the UK with all aspects of compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code. He audits
compliance with the Code and acts as DP for several ports. He conducts casualty investigations on behalf of a major Flag and ports and
will manage enforcement issues. Harbour Authorities have instructed Mark to assist with Governance and internal issues and he assists
planning authorities with marine matters.
Mark provides the strategic management for regs4ships. A keen cyclist who has cycled "End to End" and up some Alps.
Nick Gladwell. C.Eng, EUR Ing, B.Sc.(Hons), FIMarEST, MEI
Consultancy Director
Nick progressed from a seagoing Chief Engineer to Superintendent of a fleet of Chemical tankers, then Superintendent for Red Funnel
Ferries & Tugs. He then became a Surveyor for the MCA and Cayman Islands Shipping Registry during a career spanning 38 years.
He was at the MCA for 9 years as a Surveyor and Engineer Examiner, was Manager in charge of the Falmouth MCA office; and the UK MCA
expert in Dangerous Goods and MARPOL. He sat on several IMO subcommittees and is a qualified auditor and conducted many ISM, ISPS, ISO
and Flag State audits.
Nick joined the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry as Chief Surveyor and then was made Director of Survey and Safety based in the
Cayman Islands. He led the growth of the CISR for 7 years, particularly into super yachts, of which Nick is a world renowned
technical expert.
After leaving CISR Nick joined regs4ships and leads the Consultancy team. We are now the Recognized Organization (RO) for the
Marshall Islands in the survey and certification of yachts and experts in Flag and survey issues.
Captain Mick Caulkin. Master Mariner, B.Sc., MNI
Commercial Director
Mick is responsible for all revenue generation for data and consultancy activities and leading the development of relations with
the various Flag States necessary to grow our subscriber product range.
Mick served at sea for 14 years on passenger ships, tankers and bulk carriers, latterly as Captain.
He graduated in Shipping Law and Operations and then worked ashore in New Zealand and Australia in shipping operations and
transport business management. He returned to the UK after 7 years abroad and worked as a consultant in transport economics for the EC
on projects for developing nations.
Mick then worked for the MCA for over 6 years as a Surveyor of Ships, Port State Control Inspector, ISM Auditor and Examiner of
Masters and Mates.
During his time with regs4ships Mick has led with several major projects such as the ISPS Code activities successfully delivered
for scores of ships and super yachts; the introduction of ISM systems to many vessels and managers; and the internal implementation of
ISO 9001 and 14001 systems. Mick also lectures at Warsash, colleges overseas and to various Flag State customers covering ISPS, ISM, ISO
and Auditing.
Captain Richard Eastham. Master Mariner, B.A. MNI
Technical Director
Richard has been responsible for the technical development of the regulations database into a unique and world leading resource.
In addition he has led his team with many complex solutions for shipping customers involving content and document management software
and e-mail applications.
Richard has over 27 years experience in the marine industry. After 13 years at sea, latterly on passenger ships as Chief Officer he
was appointed Port Captain with responsibility for project cargoes.
Richard spent six years with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as a Surveyor of Ships, Port State Control Inspector, ISM Auditor
and Examiner of Masters and Mates.
During his time at the MCA he became an ISM and Audit specialist including Lead Surveyor experience on P&O Cruises,
Princess Cruises, P&O Ferries, National Environment Research Council Fleet and prestigious yachts such as "Alexander".
Richard has chaired the Solent branch of the Nautical Institute and is still heavily involved in NI activities.
Staff
David Wright. C.Eng, B.Sc.(Eng), MIMarEST
Head of Business Development
David's career started as a Naval Dockyard apprentice, he graduated from Kings College London and served in the Royal Navy for 17
years as a marine engineer officer.
He was a Surveyor, PSC Inspector and Examiner of Engineers in the UK Department of Transport and then Principal Marine Surveyor
in charge of the Bermuda Registry of Shipping. Joining the MCA, his posts included Chief Surveyor of Ship Construction and Deputy
Director with responsibility for Business Development. His duties were also as a Governor of the World Maritime University, Chairing
committees including those for UK Safety of Navigation, Domestic Passenger Ship Safety, Port Marine Safety Code and High Speed Craft.
He was also seconded in 2003 to the UK Foreign Office in Iraq as Coalition Provisional Authority Envoy to Thi Qar Province. His final
post in the MCA was as Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen for the UK Ship Register during a period when the UKSR tonnage grew by
28% in just over two years.
Robert Aldous B.Sc
Surveyor
Robert joined the company in September 2007, bringing with him over thirteen years of seagoing experience as a Deck Officer.
Robert works in the capacity of Surveyor, looking after the implementation of ISM and ISPS procedures. As a qualified Lead Auditor,
Robert represents the company globally, auditing yachts and ships of differing Flags.
After completing his cadetship, Robert remained with P&O Cruises for a further five years, progressing to the rank of Second
Officer. From this, he went on to work onboard passenger ferries as Mate and latterly worked aboard mega yachts in a senior rank.
Now providing our company with a close relationship and understanding of the industry's needs and expectations.
Mark Robinson - Master Mariner, B.Sc.
Surveyor
Mark joined the team in November 2007 having spent 16 years with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, serving the final 3 years in a shore
post as the RFA Fleet tanker Superintendent.
Mark gained his Master Mariners Certificate in 2003 having served on a variety of ships and finally sailing as Senior First Officer
on the RFA's latest Fleet tanker. He brings with him ship vetting and auditing expertise.
Keith Shears
Technical Publications Manager
Keith joined regs4ships in August 2005 and is responsible for the Data Products Team. He also provides the essential mariners input
to the products in the Content Management System.
Keith has 17 years seagoing experience on a wide variety of ships, including Cargo Ships, Bulk Carriers, Tankers and latterly as a
Chief Officer / Senior DPO in the offshore oil and gas industry. He also brings with him 18 years in the MCA (HM Coastguard) in various
operational and managerial positions.
During his time with the MCA he served in a wide variety of rescue coordination roles throughout the UK. This was followed by a
period where he had technical authorship of the MCA's Search and Rescue related publications. Towards the end of his tenure at the MCA
he was the Acting Deputy Chief Operations Officer and Strategic Planning Coordinator; both positions responsible for significant change
management and the introduction of complex IT applications.
Tom Westwood B.Sc.
Technical Editor
Tom joined the regs4ships team in November 2008. He has over 11 years of experience within the maritime world, including both the shipping
and ports sectors. He started his career as a Deck Officer Cadet, completing an NVQ in Merchant Vessel Operations, and has since developed
both theoretical and practical maritime experience through a variety of roles within the industry, including working at the MCA alongside
the SOSREP on maritime incidents within UK waters. Tom has also studied a degree in Shipping Operations at Southampton Solent University,
which provided an excellent knowledge of maritime policy.
Dr. Charles Kerr. B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Senior IT Project Officer
Charles joined regs4ships in July 2008 as a systems developer for the company's customised product team. He brings with him over
15 years of IT systems administration and development.
Charles obtained his doctorate from the University of Southampton where his research focused on novel techniques for integrating
satellite imagery and airborne geophysical data as an aid for gold exploration. After working as a geophysics field technician for a
site investigation consultancy, Charles spent 3 years working for the Natural Environment Research Council's Equipment Pool for Field
Spectroscopy, developing custom software data processing tools and web-based technical documentation.
From there Charles took up an IT support position at the School of Geography, University of Southampton, where, for 10 years, he was
responsible for developing and maintaining the School's IT infrastructure. Charles gained extensive knowledge of implementing IT projects
from the planning and testing phase through to deployment and user support. He was closely involved in the rollout of the School's
Microsoft SharePoint service, a product which forms the basis of many of regs4ships' customised solutions.
Dr. Jim Milne. B.A., Ph.D.
Senior IT Project Officer
Jim joined regs4ships in July 2008 after a long career in higher education, having initially taught Geography at the University of
Newcastle (1978-1983) and then serving in an IT support role in the School of Geography at the University of Southampton since 1986.
Between these posts he worked as Executive Assistant in the Directorate of the Microelectronics Education Programme, which underpinned
the introduction of microcomputers in schools.
Jim has extensive experience in providing IT support, database applications, managing computer networks and software development for
various platforms. Most recently he has been responsible for the design and maintenance of significant SharePoint applications at the
University of Southampton. He is also experienced in topographic surveying and laser scanning.
Jim's primary role at regs4ships is to develop custom SharePoint applications for the company's maritime clients and support the
provision of regulations to the shipping industry.
Ross Forrest
ColdFusion Development and Web Design
Ross joined us from a company who built a browser-based fault diagnosis database for electronic systems onboard motor vehicles and
he was selected because of his content management and programming skills.
Ross has worked for regs4ships since December 2004 and has been heavily involved in developing the functionality of the Content
Management System and has become an expert in ColdFusion language. He is responsible for the presentation and structure of each new
product group which is developed in the Content Management System.
Zena Parkin
Office Manager
Zena is our longest serving member of staff and probably the calmest. Zena manages the office infrastructure and support functions
to the staff. She provides the essential sales support to Mick and is usually the main point of contact for customers.
Angie Calton
Financial Coordinator
Angie joined regs4ships on a permanent basis in March 2007, having previously supported us part-time for 3 years. Angie brings with
her over 15 years of varied accountancy and financial experience.
Mike Leonard-Williams. Master Mariner, BSc, FNI
CMS Data Technician
After 14 years at sea Mike became a lecturer at the School of Maritime Studies, Plymouth. He also spent 7 years with IMO co-ordinating
Maritime Training projects, principally in Ghana and Bangladesh. He also spent a year as Director of Studies at the Malaysian Maritime
Academy, Melaka.
On retiring from teaching he joined the MCA in the Navigation Safety Division and was, for two years, seconded to the European
Commission as a Nautical Advisor in the Maritime Safety Unit. Here he was involved in drafting EU Maritime Legislation, particularly
relating to maritime safety and environmental matters. He was a member of the UK Delegation to IMO whilst at the MCA and the EC
Delegation when in Brussels.
His final project before retiring from the MCA was to draft the SOLAS Chapter V - Safety of Navigation document.
James Thomson
CMS Data Technician
James is one of our data entry technicians. Ex-RN diver for many years and recently retired as a North Sea dive supervisor, he
manipulates source data and adds value before insertion in the Content Management System database.
