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MTSI - USA
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Peter Baker
Founder and Vice President
Megayacht Technical Services International Inc.
A specialist in yacht management and surveying, Peter - who holds a BSc in Marine Engineering - is an expert in the new M.C.A. requirements, SOLAS, ISM and safety management regulations. Prior to coming onboard Megayacht Technical Services International, Commander Baker designed, tested and evaluated submarine weapon systems, owned and captained several yachts up to 150 feet and acted as a consultant to the film industry, managing square-riggers in several well-known films. Combined with experience in commercial and research ship management, Peter's broad maritime background brings a deep knowledge and understanding of vessel operations and the needs of those manning the yachts. |
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Stuart Biesel
President
Megayacht Technical Services International Inc.
Stuart started his marine career in 1992 servicing commercial vessels and private yachts, after an apprenticeship of engineering work with Mercedes and BMW. In 1996 he became a Captain traveling the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Australia, Hawaii, Canada and the Great Lakes and holds a 3,000 ton Master License. He operated his own marine survey company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has overseen the construction of commercial vessels, private yachts and conducted hundreds of surveys and audits. In his career as a surveyor becoming an expert in SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, MCA,Class and Flag State regulations. He is a Member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors and a trained ISM and ISPS Auditor. Stuart's distinguished practical and professional experience is invaluable to owners, captains and crew. |
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Taylor C. Lawson
Manager and Company Security Officer
Taylor joins us as a popular and well-known yacht captain who came ashore as his second son is born. He brings valuable experience in marketing and sales in the yachting and shipping industry, and has written and produced a successful series of Yacht Handling Training Videos. He has a USCG 500/1500 ton Oceans Master’s License and he has sailed on the West and East Coasts of the US, the Med, Japan and Central America. He has been trained by Lloyd’s as an ISM Auditor and has a Company Security Officer Certificate. |
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Grace Allen
Office Manager
Grace holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Chemistry and Marine Zoology. She previously worked at a Caribbean standards organization where she held the position of a technical advisor assisting members of industry in the interpretation of national and international regulations. Grace was a part of a National Committee and played a key role in the preparation and promulgation of standards. She has received training in ISO 9000-quality management systems and has been involved in several company audits. The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is based on the ISO 9000 system. Grace will be key in the development and monitoring of ISM systems placed on vessels by Megayacht Technical Services and will provide support to the technical team.
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John Smith
Publications Director and Vessel Management
John has worked with a variety of international maritime companies and governmental/military agencies over his 20 year career. He originally obtained his maritime experience with the United States Coast Guard, at times serving as a Port Security Officer. During his time with the Coast Guard, John inspected commercial fishing and cargo vessels ensuring they were in compliance with the current regulatory standards entering US waters. Most recently John worked with Tow Boat U.S. developing their commercial and yacht towing businesses. |
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MTSI - Caribbean / Mediterranean
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Guy Taylor-Smith
Megayacht Technical Services - St. Maarten
The St. Maarten office is the latest addition to Megayacht Technical Services’ fleet.
Guy Taylor-Smith will operate MTS’s new offices out of Simpson Bay in St. Maarten. Guy has a background in Engineering and has spent the last 13 years working on motor and sail yachts as Captain, Engineer and Crew. Previous employment has included vessels such as MY Pangaea, MY Sea Jewel and SY Sapphire. He has also raced professionally for New Zealand on a variety of yachts. Megayacht Technical Services was very interested in this venture as St. Maarten is considered to be a hub for yachts awaiting charters in the Caribbean and it is excellent in terms of positioning and marketing the company’s many and varied services.
During the summer months, Guy relocates to the Antibes area, to be able to service our yachts during the Mediterranean season.
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MTSI - Australia
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Erika Carver
Media and Graphics Design Manager
Erika Carver brings MTSI her varied experience in video production and other types of media, along with her seven year’s experience as a stewardess aboard superyachts. Erika’s newly created position as Media Specialist means she will put her skills in graphic design to work on IMO safety plans, training manuals, marina & shipyard design layouts and security drawings. Additionally she edits the guest safety training videos and yacht promotional movies the company produces. |
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