Naval Architect/Project Manager/Production Manager
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Nicholas P. Fairhurst
Sheep Drift Farmhouse
Brightwell, Suffolk IP10 0BJ
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Maritime Project Manager
Abbreviated Training and Work Log
Education and Qualifications:
1974-1975: Research Naval Architect, Union Naval de Lavante, Valencia, Spain. Recording of traditional boatbuilding techniques for the National Maritime Museum Greenwich under Basil Greenhill and Eric McKee. One year research study on ship and traditional boatbuilding techniques and production systems. Shipyard design and production techniques of vessels up to 600’.
1972-1974: Transferred apprenticeship to Southern Shipbuilders London Ltd. Design and construction of motor yachts 55’ to 155’. Completion of H.N.C. Naval Architecture
1970-1972: Transferred apprenticeship to Toughs Shipbuilding of Teddington, London.
Poplar Maritime College, London, H.N.C. Naval Architecture. Design and construction of motor yachts 45’ to 155’, Kingston College, London, O.N.C. Business Studies
1968-1970: WindBoats of Wroxham: indentured apprentice as Naval Architect/Marine Draftsman. O.N.C. and H.N.C. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, College of Norwich, City of Guilds, London Institute, Ship and Boat Building, Lowestoft College. Design and construction of sailing and motor vessels 32’ to 70’
Work Log:
2005-present: Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington, UK. Production/General Workshop Manager
• Develop and implement existing workshop, spray shop facilities and their interface with
the 600 vessel marina
• Improve production, flow, time management and accounting
• Quality control, manage customer-company directors-workforce expectations
• Develop and expand on existing marketing strategy to increase market penetration in following markets: 1) major re-fit contracts of larger composite cruising and motor yachts, 2) major restoration of larger classic racing and cruising yachts, 3) improve awareness and understanding of expectations of composite warranty work and general composite/traditional repairs within the cruising and motor yacht market
• Day-to-day management of full-time work force and sub-contract force with a non-charge hand departmental breakdown of in-house multiple disciplined workshops
• Liaise and work with 7 on-site, sub-contract shops: sail loft, performance standing and running rigging, electrical engineering, gas fitting, marine engine service and repair, stainless and alloy fabrication, navigational instrument installation and repair
2003-2005: Fairhurst and Company, Norfolk, UK, Marine Consultant
• Providing design, planning, and project management
2002-2003: Alvechurch Boat Centres, Alvechurch, UK. Production Manager
• Design and construction of production steel narrow boats.
1999-2002: Delta Marine Technologies/Andrae Boat Co., Charleston, S.C., USA, Naval Architect and Project Manager
• Advanced composites in sailing and motor vessels 55’-100’
1993-1999: Detyens Shipyard, Charleston, S.C., USA, Training Co-ordinator and Planner
• Training co-ordinator and planner whilst taking over the Charleston Naval Shipyard into private management
• Construction and repair of US Naval and commercial ships, small craft construction
• Special project development
1989-1991: Lloyd’s Agent, Lucas and Brown, Charleston, S.C., USA. Naval Architect and Marine Surveyor
• Structural inspection and expert witness in marine casualties
• Design, construction and management techniques relating to sail training vessels, traditional and current build methods
1990-2001: Departments of Revitalization and Cultural Affairs, City of Charleston, S.C. Maritime Planning Consultant
• Promotion and revitalization of the commercial docks for use as international maritime convention and meeting centres
• Produced waterfront re-development plans including drawings and business proposals
• Initiated bid committee to attract B.O.C./Around Alone to Charleston
• Promotion of Charleston as a user-friendly port of call for Tall Ship venues
1975-1989: Fairhurst and Raymond, Ltd., at Scotport by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, Founder
• Established full-service marina to include in-house design, ground works, landscaping of 8 acre site with 63 acre anchorage
• Company Products: designed and built 30’ to 37’ steel fishing vessels, designed and fitted- out 32’ to 40’ bow loading short haul ferries, designed and fitted-out motor sailing and cruising yachts for charter
• Provided deep-water mooring and port facilities for commercial vessels and traditional sailing charter vessels
• Established and ran two yacht charter companies on a sponsor basis specializing in:
1) motor sailers, typically Fishers 30-37’
2) cruising yachts, typically South Hants Engineering Rival and Moody products
• Encouraged and facilitated the establishing of yacht stations on the Inner Hebrides with
the Highlands and Islands Development Board
Royal Institute of Naval Architects, 1970-1989
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 1992 – present
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