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One
of a very small number of seafarers with a Masters Certificate in
Sail, John is able to command both merchant ships and all sizes and
classes of sailing vessels. During his pilotage career, John has
served as CEO of the pilotage company and for many years was the
Federal Master of the Company of Master Mariners of Australia.
A public speaker of some repute with a dedication to the concept of
Sail Training, John remains an advocate of this concept of
life-experience for young people. John also brings to the group a
wicked sense of humor, a hearty laugh and an interesting tale for
all occasions.
John will use his professional expertise and life experiences to
interview other travelling sailors, local seafarers, commercial
fisherman and passenger ferry captains etc. to learn about their
experiences and challenges associated with the local ports, waters,
tides, currents, weather and commerce of their local region.
John's experience and credentials are as follow:
Master FG (UK)
Master (AU) - Unlimited with STCW and Sailing Ship Endorsements
GMDSS (AU)
General Radio Operator
Pilot Licenses
Second and First Officer on “Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE II)“
Master of "Polynesia" Windjammer Cruises
Master of Australian Offshore Services
1971 - First Mates FG Sydney
1974 - Master FG Southampton UK
1989 - Appointed Examiner in Sail, Marine Board of Victoria
1989 - 1999 - Nautical Advisor, Director & Master "Alma
Doepel"
1996 -1998 - Branch Master Company of Master Mariners of
Australia
1996 - Current - Pilot of Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty Ltd
1994 - 2005 - Director of Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty Ltd
2004 - 2005 - Managing Director - Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty
Ltd
2005 - Appointed Inspector, Marine Safety Victoria.
John’s
favourite quote:
“A
journey of a thousand miles starts with one step”.
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