Ship Routing Advisory Study
Conducted a study of all current and future marine traffic in the Prince Rupert area and examined risks associated with traffic patterns, using multiple data sources including AIS tracks and GIS computer tools. Proposed a comprehensive plan of both formal and largely informal ship-routing and public-awareness measures to enhance mutual marine safety between large and small vessels in Chatham Sound and the harbour approaches to Prince Rupert.
Berthing Risk Assessment
Conducted for Pacific Pilotage Authority and the Port of Metro Vancouver a study of the risks of berthing ultra-large container ships in Vancouver’s principal terminals. This project involved statistical analysis of PPA assignment data and incident records, and calculation of limiting approach angles and speeds for a range of potential future visitors of greatly increased size. Additional data collected from a number of foreign comparable terminals enabled the development of a risk-assessment tool for the PPA/PMV and the BC Coast Pilots.
Safety Assessment
Conducted as subcontractor to Lansdowne Technologies Inc. a safety assessment of line-handling operations on the Ridley Island coal terminal in Prince Rupert. This study investigated industry practices and legislation to recommend prudent improvements to current practice.
Harmonized Threat and Risk Assessment
As sub-contractor to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, conducted a Harmonized Threat and Risk Assessment of physical vulnerabilities for a major multi-site military establishment.
Facilitation of an Emergency Response Exercise
As sub-contractor to Lansdowne Technologies, Inc., helped facilitate a table-top exercise for the Port of Prince Rupert, exercising PRPA planned response to an evolving complex emergency situation.
Security Planning
As sub-contractor to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, conducted a security assessment and collaborated with the client to outline a security plan for a major pharmaceutical enterprise to meet Health Canada application requirements.
Conference Planning
Functioned as the Sponsorship Chairman, Conference Planning leader and session chair for two very successful maritime conferences in Victoria (Nautical Institute, BC Branch, conferences in May 2013, 2015 and planning for 2017)