UK - ABL The Energy and Marine Consultants Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:33:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://abl-group.com/abl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ABL-Compass.svg UK - ABL 32 32 Nicholas Kaczynski https://abl-group.com/abl/people/nicholas-kaczynski/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:33:54 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123714 Project Manager at ABL Aberdeen Ltd with a decade’s experience in EPCI in the Offshore Industry, including Offshore/Subsea Installations, Decommissioning, Mobilisations, Heavy Lifts, Multi-Modal Transportation loadouts and Sea-fastening design.

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Project Manager at ABL Aberdeen Ltd with a decade’s experience in EPCI in the Offshore Industry, including Offshore/Subsea Installations, Decommissioning, Mobilisations, Heavy Lifts, Multi-Modal Transportation loadouts and Sea-fastening design.

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Barry James Devlin https://abl-group.com/abl/people/barry-james-devlin/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:30:10 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123713 An experienced Chief Engineer and DP practitioner with over 28 years of practical experience in marine engineering, DP operations and DP Assurance of offshore DP vessels of all types, including standby, supply, AHTS, survey, ROV, construction, dive support (air + saturation) in addition to large cargo and cruise vessels. Academically qualified in marine engineering with […]

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An experienced Chief Engineer and DP practitioner with over 28 years of practical experience in marine engineering, DP operations and DP Assurance of offshore DP vessels of all types, including standby, supply, AHTS, survey, ROV, construction, dive support (air + saturation) in addition to large cargo and cruise vessels.

Academically qualified in marine engineering with extensive training in marine propulsion systems and marine power generation, with knowledge and understanding of unit components, operation sequences, routine maintenance, and safety while testing and performing maintenance functions on marine system equipment.

Fully conversant with regards to technical and compliance engineering with respect to IMO, MTS, IMCA and Class requirements for Dynamic Positioning systems, in addition to OEM standards and specifications with regard to operations, maintenance and repair of marine systems.

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Andy Ritchie https://abl-group.com/abl/people/andy-ritchie/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:14:39 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123703 A mariner with over 46 years in the fishing industry and oil and gas sector. ERRV master, marine consultant, fleet operations manager, project manager and marine operations manager. Andy brings a wealth of experience to all aspects of the offshore marine sector. Project manager for rig moves, dry transportation and single voyage towage. Andy undertakes […]

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A mariner with over 46 years in the fishing industry and oil and gas sector. ERRV master, marine consultant, fleet operations manager, project manager and marine operations manager. Andy brings a wealth of experience to all aspects of the offshore marine sector. Project manager for rig moves, dry transportation and single voyage towage. Andy undertakes vessel suitability surveys on all vessel types within the oil & gas and renewable sectors.

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Andy Scott https://abl-group.com/abl/people/andy-scott/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:06:52 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123685 A Master Mariner with 42 years of experience at sea, including 29 years as a Master in the Oil & Gas sector sailing on various vessel types, including dive support vessels, deep water construction vessels, pipe lay vessels and survey vessels.

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A Master Mariner with 42 years of experience at sea, including 29 years as a Master in the Oil & Gas sector sailing on various vessel types, including dive support vessels, deep water construction vessels, pipe lay vessels and survey vessels.

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Ashley Perrett https://abl-group.com/abl/people/ashley-perrett/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:58:56 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123683 Experience in engineering consultancy, marine warranty surveys and marine inspections and audits. Chartered Engineer and member of the Society of Marine Warranty Surveyors.

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Experience in engineering consultancy, marine warranty surveys and marine inspections and audits. Chartered Engineer and member of the Society of Marine Warranty Surveyors.

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Stuart Murray https://abl-group.com/abl/people/stuart-murray/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:54:13 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123681 Stuart Murray is a Chartered Engineer (FEANI Registered) with a robust background in asset management, maintenance management, reliability, and operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry to support clients worldwide. His global expertise spans more than 20 years, during which time he has been instrumental in managing risk, assuring asset integrity, […]

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Stuart Murray is a Chartered Engineer (FEANI Registered) with a robust background in asset management, maintenance management, reliability, and operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry to support clients worldwide. His global expertise spans more than 20 years, during which time he has been instrumental in managing risk, assuring asset integrity, and improving processes to help clients achieve their business goals. Stuart holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Asset Management, which underpin his technical proficiency and leadership capabilities.

Throughout his career, Stuart has held various significant roles, including Head of Maintenance at Maersk FPSOs and Principal Engineer at Wood Group. His contributions have been pivotal in numerous high-profile projects, such as the BP Global Maintenance Build and Shell Maintenance and Integrity Execution. Stuart is also known for his thought leadership, having delivered presentations on asset integrity and data management at conferences in the UK and North America. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement is evident in his role in developing software tools, such as ABL’s Effio, providing technical quality assurance, and mentoring junior staff.

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Lee Buttaci https://abl-group.com/abl/people/lee-buttaci/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:19:35 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123527 A Chartered Engineer with over 30 years of experience in leading, managing and delivering a variety of civil engineering works, including marine structures, highway and rail structures, and maritime and infrastructure-related projects. Responsible for delivery of feasibility studies, specialist surveys and inspections, concept and detailed designs, structural analyses and assessments, together with project and risk […]

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A Chartered Engineer with over 30 years of experience in leading, managing and delivering a variety of civil engineering works, including marine structures, highway and rail structures, and maritime and infrastructure-related projects.

Responsible for delivery of feasibility studies, specialist surveys and inspections, concept and detailed designs, structural analyses and assessments, together with project and risk management, bid and contract preparation and administration for multi-disciplined projects using traditional, Design & Construct and ECI forms of contract.

Undertaken the role of Resident Engineer, Designer’s Representative and Employer’s Representative on a number of construction and rehabilitation projects, including maritime, structural, highway and infrastructure schemes.

Working in safety critical environments, engineering expertise is complemented by extensive Health and Safety training, enabling application of knowledge and understanding to mitigate the risks and hazards generally associated with civil engineering projects in these environments.

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Tony Nichols https://abl-group.com/abl/people/tony-nichols/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:31:11 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123210 Captain Tony Nichols is an experienced master mariner who sailed on oil tankers, container vessels, fast passenger ferries, buoy tenders, dredgers and harbour tugs before starting a career within the Ports and Harbour industry. Initially, he gained pilotage experience at the Port of Rye in East Sussex. Tony joins ABL from the Bristol City Docks, […]

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Captain Tony Nichols is an experienced master mariner who sailed on oil tankers, container vessels, fast passenger ferries, buoy tenders, dredgers and harbour tugs before starting a career within the Ports and Harbour industry.

Initially, he gained pilotage experience at the Port of Rye in East Sussex. Tony joins ABL from the Bristol City Docks, where he was Harbour Master for nearly 15 years, where inter alia, he was responsible for operating infrastructure over 250 years old and maintaining dock water levels in an area with the second highest tidal ranges in the world. As harbour master, he was the designated Operations Executive Commander for Oil Spills and was responsible for Civil Contingency emergencies within local authorities.

Tony has knowledge of Ports and Harbour compliance, including the Port Marine Safety Code, Ports Good Governance Guidance,  Harbour Revision order applications, and other statutory port legislation and codes. Tony also has experience in navigational risk assessments, pilotage directions, port health checks, conservancy checks and licencing, and stakeholder management regarding all ports and harbour operations.

Tony has joined the ports & harbours team and will be based in Bristol.

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Frazer Munro https://abl-group.com/abl/people/frazer-munro/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:18:27 +0000 https://abl-group.com/abl/?post_type=people&p=123209 Frazer is a highly experienced master mariner with a diverse background spanning nearly three decades in the maritime industry. His career has encompassed a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from navigating large container vessels on worldwide trades with some of the largest shipping companies in the world to captaining dynamic positioning offshore vessels around […]

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Frazer is a highly experienced master mariner with a diverse background spanning nearly three decades in the maritime industry. His career has encompassed a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from navigating large container vessels on worldwide trades with some of the largest shipping companies in the world to captaining dynamic positioning offshore vessels around the UK coast with experience in ROV and AUV operations. Most recently, Frazer has been a master on high-speed ferries on the Thames and has helped to deliver the next generation of hybrid vessels to London. Frazer will add his professional knowledge and experience to the Marine team to provide expert marine services across a range of marine surveys and consulting.

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