James Parnell

Director

James Parnell’s Career Highlights and Qualifications

• AMSA Marine Safety Inspector
  • 4 years conducting vessel inspections, reviewing vessel safety management systems, investigating incidents, and handling administrative duties such as issuing Certificates of Operation and Survey.
• Serco Defence/DMS Maritime at Garden Island
  • 4 years as Eastern Australian Support Group Manager.
  • Responsible for all naval support craft, fuelling of warships, maintaining operational preparedness of all naval RHIBs, and providing tugs and berthing arrangements for warships on the eastern seaboard.
• Sydney Ferries
  • 8 years in various roles, including:
  • Day Operations Manager
  • Outer Harbour Service Manager for Manly Ferries
• Diving Instructor and Charter Boat Skipper
  • 10 years in the Whitsunday region as a diving instructor, charter boat skipper, and commercial diver.
  • Contributed to constructing the first marina berths at Hamilton Island and installing moorings throughout the Whitsunday Islands.
• Luxury Vessels in the Mediterranean
  • Two years of experience working on luxury vessels.
• Navy Clearance Diver
  • Worked for Ports and Harbours placing explosive charges to deepen the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, known as “The Rip.”

Qualifications:

• Marina Manager Certificate
• Diploma in WHS (Work Health and Safety) and Programming
• Master Grade 4 (Lapsed)

Other Roles:

• Safety Advisor at mines in Queensland
• Implemented safety procedures for Transdev during a large takeover of Melbourne buses.

James Parnell’s vast experience and commitment to safety and operational excellence make him a valuable asset to any maritime endeavour …

 

Clayton Scott

Associate Director

Clayton Scott brings a wealth of experience and qualifications in maritime engineering, diving, environmental science, and occupational health and safety to our company. He began his career as a Navy Clearance Diver.

Following his naval service, Clayton pursued a successful career as a commercial diver, participating in construction projects across Australia. As a Master SCUBA Diver Trainer, he established a dive shop where he trained divers for a number of years.

Clayton holds extensive experience and qualifications in the maritime industry as a Master 4 and MED 2. He has also skippered tugboats in Newcastle Harbour and operated several diving vessels.

Clayton worked for Sydney Ferries for a number of years as a master on the Manly run, operating both high-speed Jetcats and the larger Manly Ferries. He progressed to Fleet Operations Manager. In this role, he managed the fleet and project-managed several significant maritime infrastructure projects, including the rebuilding of the iconic Manly Wharf.

Clayton has a Bachelor of Arts in Marine Ecology and an Honours degree in Marine Ecology with a focus on benthic impacts. He also studied Occupational Health and Safety, ultimately receiving an Advanced Diploma in OHS.

Mid Coast Marine Services is fortunate to have Clayton Scott on their team and looks forward to a long and productive relationship with Scott.

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