Captain Douglas Hunter
BA, MBA, AFNI, AFRIN
After a fulfilling life at sea which continues as a Maritime Pilot, I feel that it is time to look beyond my operational career and begin the move towards a shoreside environment. I am drawn to the Legal aspects of shipping, which led to my studying a Master of Commercial Laws. I hope to eventually move into Maritime Arbitration but expect in the short term to build experience as a contractor and expert witness.
Qualifications
MBA (Distinction, University of Roehampton)
LLM Commercial Law (Under Study, University of Sunderland)
BA (Hons) (History & Classical Studies, University of Surrey)
Master Mariner (MCA, Unrestricted, Passed 2002)
Introduction to ADR (CIArb)
Memberships
Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute
Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation
Supporting Member London Maritime Arbitrators Association
Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Expertise
Navigation
Collision, Grounding, Unsafe Port & Berth, Damage to Fixed & Floating Objects.
Cargo (Tankers: Crude Oil, Products, LNG)
Seaworthy Vessel & Due Diligence, Tanker Operation Claims, Pollution, Commercial Claims.
Experience
Chevron Shipping - Mooring Master
2007–Present
Control of safe navigation & berthing of vessels up to supertanker size. Control of custody transfer of up to one million barrels of crude oil from shore side. Safety management of operations. Operational planning & time management. Supervision of own employees & third-party workforce. Training of crew & new hires. Regarded as subject matter expert in this field.
BP Shipping - Deck Officer
1991–2007
Deck Cadet rising to Chief Officer. Control of custody transfer of up to one million barrels of crude oil from ship side. Operational planning, time & safety management. Budget control. Supervision, training & assessment of junior officers & crew.
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