Curriculum Vitae

Gary W. Vink

** ********* ******, **********

New South Wales 2021

Mob: 041*-***-***

Date Company Business Role

**** - ******* *********** ****** ******** P/L Marine Consultancy Managing Director

Svitzer Australasia

2007 – 2011 Marine Support Services Engineering Manager

(formally Adsteam Marine).

2000 - 2007 Adsteam Marine Harbour Towage Technical & Safety Manager

1998 - 2000 Rachid Fares Enterprises Australia Livestock Exporter Senior Engineering Manager

1993 - 1998 Swire Pacific Offshore Offshore Services Senior Chief Engineer

1991 - 1993 Australian Shipbuilding Industries Shipbuilding Design Engineer

1990 - 1991 Queensland Cement Ltd Cement Production Marine Engineer

1980 - 1989 Australian National Line Shipping Marine Engineer

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• Comprehensive experience in the international maritime industry including design,

construction, management, operation, and maintenance.

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• New vessel construction projects including harbour towage, AHTS and PSV, oil

tanker, livestock carrier, bulk carrier, RO-RO, barges and pontoons.

• Leadership of operations, finance, and personnel in heavy industry, including marine

services and oil & gas. Focus on efficiency and positive business outcomes.

• Management of infrastructure and assets to ensure cost effective reliability and

adequacy. Cost control of annual operating budgets to AUD250m. Project

management to AUD200m.

• Leading strategy formulation and implementation.

• Development and implementation of policy and management systems.

• Relationships established and nurtured with all stakeholders internally and externally,

as well as industry and regulatory bodies.

• Leadership of personnel, motivation and team building.

• Implemented and maintained QA, ISM, and OHS&E Management systems.

• Exceptional communication and people management skills from shop floor to board

level.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Business Administration, University of Western Australia (distinction), 2007.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mech.), University of Queensland, 1990

• Assoc. Diploma of Engineering (Marine), Newcastle TAFE, 1991

First Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency.

• Diploma of Engineering (Marine), Australian Maritime College, 1983

TRAINING COURSES

• Risk Management – University of Technology, Sydney

• Coaching Based Leadership – The Coaching Company

• Fundamentals of Contract and Change Management – Fisher Maritime

• Finance for Non-finance Managers – Australian Institute of Management

• Lead Auditor / Auditor Training for ISM – Ferriby Marine

• TapRooT Incident Investigator Licence – Systems Improvements Inc.

• Maritime Auditors Course – Asia Pacific Maritime Institute

• Health and Safety Representatives Course - IFAP

• Reliability and Maintenance Management – Applied Technology

• Class and Statutory Surveys – Lloyd’s Register Of Shipping

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SCARBOROUGH MARINE SERVICES Owner/Director 2011 – present

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Specialist maritime technical consultancy services for the international marine industry; SMS

prides itself on value adding through low-cost, high-efficiency and absolutely reliable service,

with particular focus on the towage sector for ports, oil & gas, mining and construction

industries.

Services include:

• New vessels’ specification, design appraisal and approvals; contract preparation,

yard selection, representation and supervision; trials, commissioning and delivery;

registration and operational start-up.

• Project and program management of new builds, repairs and conversions; cost

estimations and budget preparation.

• Feasibility studies; operation analysis; strategic assessment and business plan

preparation.

• Vessel surveys for pre-purchase, damage and insurance assessment, root cause and

failure mode analysis, on/off hire. Maritime legal submission preparation, experienced

expert witness.

• Engineering solutions, condition assessment and fault investigation, integrated

maintenance management systems, short and long term planning/scheduling,

provision of repair personnel, procurement and logistics.

• Safety management system development, implementation and verification;

operations manual preparation; vessel safety audits.

• Total integrated vessel performance efficiency optimisation and verification, including

fuel use reduction; green house gas emission control to meet MARPOL Annex VI;

and hull, engines and propeller performance. Green house gas energy reporting and

energy efficiency opportunities program submissions, assessment and audits.

• Close liaison and consultation with leading maritime industry naval architects,

designers, repairers and manufacturers. Liaison and consultation with Classification

societies; Flag state administrations; local, national and international regulatory

bodies and policy administrators.

Current projects include:

• New build management for a coastal oil tanker construction project at Vung Tau, Vietnam.

• Asset upgrade and introduction of terminal towage for mining operation.

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SVITZER Australasia Engineering Manager 2007 – 2011

(formally Adsteam Marine)

Direct reports = 14 Total reports = ~1000

Revenue = ~AUD260m Direct costs = ~AUD150m

Reports to: Managing Director

SVITZER Australasia acquired Adsteam Marine in March 2007. With subsequent restructure,

promoted to Engineering Manager with overall responsibility for fleet operations of tugs,

barges and workboats for the Australasian region of this global organisation.

Responsible for:

• Leading and motivating the 14 member team of regional Technical & Safety

Managers to implement and maintain company policy and procedures that focuses

safety, continuous improvement, and efficient use of company assets;

• Fleet development including new vessel recommendations and upgrades, setting and

control of capital expenditure budgets, new vessel construction including design,

shipyard selection and representation, delivery and acceptance;

• Development and leadership of strategies and operational plans that deliver effective

customer solutions to ensure sustainable results and optimal profitability;

• Liaise with and develop an enduring relationship with stakeholders at all levels,

including customers, suppliers, partners, unions and regulators.

Key Achievement:

• Overall fleet upgrades to reduce average fleet age and future proof asset register to

strengthen competitive advantage.

• Initiated and implemented cultural change program to cement company values and

move from autocracy to a matrix structure that encourages innovation and

participation;

• Change management of budgeting and forecasting process from top down to bottom

up to improve accuracy and effectiveness, reduced M&R costs by 15% saving ~$3M

p.a.;

• Developed and implemented a cost reduction process to ensure efficient use of

company assets including whole of life planning and asset replacement program;

• Initiated a program to change middle manger focus from introspection to an external

perspective;

• Leadership of safety culture initiative to progressively reduce incidents and near

misses by changing work practices and perception;

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• Design, development and leadership of program of fuel efficiency projects to achieve

annual fuel reduction of 12%;

• Implemented drug and alcohol testing company wide including group policy

development.

ADSTEAM MARINE Technical and Safety Manager 2000 – 2007

Direct reports = 16 Total reports = ~86

Revenue = ~AUD50m Direct costs = ~AUD35m

Reports to: General Manager, Fleet Operations

Responsible for:

Operations and technical leadership of the company's fleet of regional tug boats and crews.

Duties include:

• Liaising with, developing and maintaining commercial relationships, and

implementing innovative solutions for mutual benefit.

• Operations and maintenance policy development.

• Forward planning and budget formulation, control of daily operations, technical

direction and support.

• Maintenance scheduling and spare parts procurement, dry docking and major

repairs, and recommendations for replacement of assets.

• Leadership of marine personnel, recruitment and performance appraisal.

Key Achievements:

• Participated in revenue growth of ~22% annually;

• Led from Initiation strategies to reduce operating costs annually over six years

without sacrificing operating or safety standards.

• Developed and implemented controls to monitor performance against budget

to ensure timely corrective action instigated and closed out;

• Established and developed enduring relationships with customers, suppliers

and regulators that facilitated business growth opportunities;

RACHID FARES ENTERPRISES OF AUSTRALIA Senior Technical Manager 1998 – 2000

Direct reports = 9 Total reports = ~ 60

Operating Budget = AUD90m Capital Budget = AUD65m

Reports to: Managing Director

Responsible for the technical management of the company’s fleet of livestock ships.

Duties included:

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• Direction and control of daily technical operations and costs,

• Feasibility studies;

• New vessel design and construction project management;

• Onsite management of major repairs, conversions and dry docking;

• Forward maintenance planning and budget formulation;

• Parts and equipment procurement and inventory control;

• Supply and quality control of fuel and lubricants;

• HS&E policy compliance, and ISM QAR/FSO;

• Performance appraisal of personnel including vessel officers and crew.

SWIRE PACIFIC OFFSHORE P/L Senior Chief Engineer 1993 – 1998

DnVC accredited Surveyor

Direct responsibility for the technical management and cost control of various ships within the

fleet. Duties included supervision and maintenance of machinery and structures, policy and

procedures development, internal auditing, management of subcontractors, compliance

statutory and class regulations, development of whole of life maintenance planning and

spares support, and contract negotiation and mediation while involved in the offshore oil and

gas industry. Tasks included:-

• Dry docking – Involved with numerous vessels from initial scope of works, pre-

docking inspections, logistics, control of subcontractors, through to trials in Australia

and Singapore.

• Modifications – hull and machinery modifications from conception, through design,

installation, and commissioning.

• New Buildings – initial design evaluation, owner’s representation and acceptance.

• New Acquisitions – pre-purchase survey and docking.

AUSTRALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIES P/L Design Engineer 1991-1993

Responsible for technical aspects of projects. Duties included design, equipment

selection, construction and commissioning. This involved management of the engineering

office, management of contracts and subcontractors, procurement and production

scheduling, and financial controls. Also participated in the successful introduction of

electronic (AutoCAD) drafting stations. Projects included:-

• 28m fast patrol boats. A$51M commercial project for Hong Kong water police.

I.E.Aust award for export of technology, projects, and services.

• 32m fast patrol boats. A$36M defence project for Kuwait Government.

I.E.Aust award for ‘attention to detail in design and equipment selection’.

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• 31m, 27tbp salvage and fire fighting tug. Australian government project for China.

• 65m offshore supply vessel. AHTS type ME505 for Woodside Petroleum.

• 40m oceanographic research vessel, 25m stern trawler. Detailed design and

production scheduling for construction in Thailand.

QUEENSLAND CEMENT LTD Marine Engineer 1990 – 1991

Responsible for operation and maintenance of engine room and deck machinery whilst

engaged as Second Engineer on self-discharging dry bulk carrier. Duties included

commissioning the materials bulk handling equipment, supervision of engineering staff, and

implementation and development of the maintenance program. This required commissioning

and acceptance trails in Singapore before delivery to Australia.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LINE Marine Engineer 1980 – 1989

Engaged as Engineer Cadet and subsequently progressed to Third Engineer while appointed

to various ships throughout a fleet of 34 ships.

Responsible for supervision and maintenance of structures and all machinery. Experienced

with diesel engines and gas turbines to 18MW, gearboxes and transmission systems, shell

and water tube steam boilers and associated equipment, electrical generation and

distribution, refrigeration and air conditioning, power hydraulics, pneumatic hydraulic and

electronic controls, pumps and piping systems, and material selection. Also involved in dry

docking, commissioning, sea trials, planned maintenance programming and spares inventory

control.

REFEREES

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