CURRICULUM VITAE James B McGruer Master Mariner, LLM, AFNI Contact Details Office Telephone : +44 (0) 207 237 2617 Mobile : +44 (0) 787 688 2683 E-mail : [email protected] Date of Birth : 14.03.1969 Experience 2013- Marine Consultant TMC (Marine Consultants) Ltd 2011-2013 Head of Fleet Operations Red Funnel Group 2007-2011 Fleet Manager, DPA and CSO RCL (UK) Ltd 2005-2007 Manager Safety, Security, Environment and HR RCL (UK) Ltd 2004-2005 Training and Development Manager Viking Recruitment Ltd 1996-2004 Deck officer at sea Holland America Windstar Ltd sailing up to Chief Officer / Staff Captain 1988-1996 Deck Officer at sea with P&O Containers Ltd Career History TMC Marine Consultants 2013-Present: Master Mariner Areas of consultation have included:- Weather routeing analysis Safe management and navigation practises of cruise ships Analysis of emergency evacuation of cruise ships Personal Injury and casualty Investigations Charter party disputes Piracy prevention and safe routeing Safety of Navigation analysis Cargo Damage Surveys Draught Surveys Navigation Audits Loading Surveys for Project Cargo and Yacht transport Marine sector third party Investment advice TMC (MARINE CONSULTANTS) LTD 1 of 4 CURRICULUM VITAE James McGruer LLM, AFNI Master Mariner Board Appointments 2011-2013 Trustee of the Maritime Training Trust 2011-2013 Board Director of the Maritime Education Foundation 2011-2013: Head of Fleet Operations Red Funnel Group Responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of a fleet of roll on / roll off passenger ferries and Hi-Speed passenger craft. Key Responsibilities Ensuring the safety of the ships, passengers and crew Ensuring that the fleet remained fully compliant with all statutory regulations including the ISM and HSC Codes Response to major incidents Investigations into serious incidents, including the promulgation of any lessons learned to avoid reoccurrence Responsible for the recruitment and development of all staff in the Fleet department Responsible for the fleet continuous assessment and improvement program Conducting internal operational audits and inspections 2007-2011: Fleet Manager ,DPA and CSO RCL (UK) Ltd Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, responsible for the general management and marine strategic development of RCL (UK) Ltd, a UK Tonnage Tax operating subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Key Achievements included the expansion of the Fleet operated under the UK, including multi brand operation. Promotion of the UK office as a European hub of Maritime excellence, incorporating European New Build activities and EMEA Hotel and Marketing Operations. Promotion and development of an integrated and multi-branded situation response and support system within the EMEA region. Promotion and development of a multi –branded, cross departmental port evaluation and product definition team within the EMEA region. TMC (MARINE CONSULTANTS) LTD 2 of 4 CURRICULUM VITAE James McGruer LLM, AFNI Master Mariner 2005-2011: Manager Safety Security Environment and HR RCL (UK) Ltd Responsible for the Company Safety, Security and Environmental programs Responsible for maintaining the Company ISM and ISO Quality and Environmental certifications. Responsible for Human Resource functions including Shipboard and European New-build site offices. 2005-2005: Training and Development Manager Viking Recruitment Ltd Responsible for SQHE management Tasked with establishing the training and audit division, and developing new areas of business including maritime consultancy, with particular focus on client’s needs within the Super-yacht and Cruise industry. Design and conduct the training courses offered and identify future training needs and opportunities within the maritime industry 1988-1996: P&O Containers Ltd Second Officer P&O Containers Ltd. 1996-2004 Holland America Windstar Ltd Staff Captain. Project Management Deck project manager for MSY Wind Surf major refurbishment November 2000 Deck project manager for MSY Wind Star refurbishment April 2001 Deck project manager for MSY Wind Surf US Public Health and Coastguard preparations November 2001 Professional and Company Training UK Class I Master Mariner Unlimited 1999 ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor Maritime Safety Management Systems Auditor MCA Personal Sea Survival Techniques Instructor TMC (MARINE CONSULTANTS) LTD 3 of 4 CURRICULUM VITAE James McGruer LLM, AFNI Master Mariner Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate approved examiner for certificate of proficiency in survival craft. January 2000. Windstar Cruises Examiner for CPSC certificate. April 2000 Company Environmental Officer and Onboard Compliance Auditor. March 2003 External and Professional Organisations Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute International Maritime Organisation: A regular attendee whilst with RCL (UK) Ltd at the IMO as part of the Cruise Lines International Association UK Chamber of Shipping: I have sat on a variety of committees at the Chamber including The Secretary of Defence Advisory committee, The Finance committee, the Marine Policy Committee, the Health and Safety Committee and the Passenger Ship Committee. Passenger Shipping Association: Member of the Health Environment and Welfare Committee. Cruise Line International Association: Represented for CLIA at the Industry Lifeboat Group and at IMO with respect to the safety of survival craft. Cruise Ship Safety Forum: Represented RCCL at the Cruise Ship Safety Forum TMC (MARINE CONSULTANTS) LTD 4 of 4 .