He is an MSc electrical engineer, process engineer and BSc maritime transport engineer, who has over 35 years’ experience in the maritime, offshore oil and gas industry. His wealth of knowledge, ranging from conceptual design, feasibility studies and front end engineering through to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and training has contributed to many successful projects worldwide. Past projects include a wide range of design & installations (mobile, fixed and subsea), such as FPSOs, LNG Vessels, FLNG/LNG Plant Design, DP vessels, petrochemical plants, pipe layers and subsea interfaces.

He's worked for major offshore oil and gas companies, in 2000 he set up his own company BB Offshore & Marine consulting Ltd., to provide technical and management support, consultancy and training to the industry. He has proven ability in managing, coordinating and overseeing the entire project from conception through completion on a timely and cost effective basis.

In recent years he has committed himself to the floating productions industry, studying and analysing the industry’s behaviour, technical requirements, developments and progress. He is the author of the book “FPSO Design and Technology”, which is the product of his vast experience and knowledge and an invaluable resource for understanding the technical value and complexity of FPSOs and such installation. His next book on FLNGs will be published shortly.

Contributor to the Offshore, Marine, Energy and Environment (OMEE) involving studies, concepts and practical execution. He has also working knowledge and experience with rules, regulations, codes and standards including (but not limited to): NORSOC, NPE, NPD, DNV, Lloyds, AISC, GL Noble Denton, API, ABS, BV, ISO, IEEE, IEC, UKOOA, OCIMF, NEMA, IMO, HSE, BSI, NACE, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, EN, SSPC, IACS, PETRONAS Regulatory & Licensing, Class, and Regulatory & Statutory.