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Oli Byles

Oli Byles

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Surveyor at Optimum Marine Surveys

  • Education

    • Wellington School, Somerset

      1999 - 2004

    • Solent University

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (BSc)Hons Yacht Manufacture and Surveying

      Activities and Societies: Cricket Club Sailing (yacht racing) Studied yacht design for first year, moving to surveying and manufacture later.Dissertation on redesign/evaluation of the cathedral hull form through towing tank testing, using the Offshore 125 hull as a basis.Active yacht racing in Solent Drummer in local band

  • Experience

    • Retreat Boatyard

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
      Yard Manager

      Manage/coordinate operations in the yard storage, boat lifting and repairs workshop facilities.

    • Optimum Marine Surveys

      Jan 2015 - now
      Principal Marine Surveyor and Business Owner

      Marine surveyor carrying out pre-purchase, damage, condition, insurance and valuation surveys on vessels up to 100 ft.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Member

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects
      Jan 2019

    • BSc (Hons)

      Solent University

    • Full Member

      International Institute of Marine Surveying