Andy Wibroe

Experience

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  Wibroe Sailing

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2011

  Freelance Marine Profesional

  Fulfilling a variety of contracts within the marine industry from small vessel servicing and maintenance to power vessel skippering and condition surveying.

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  Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2014

  Technical Co-ordinator

  I worked within the Technical department of the RYA.Giving support to the RYA Technical committee in the running of the RYA National classes, licensing of boat builders, supporting the RYA survey network within its certifying authority and leading on metre yacht survey, measurement and certification.

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  Maritime and Coastguard Agency

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2024

  I’m the Head of the UK Delegation at the IMO for the technical Sub-Committees, and Deputy Head of Delegation at the Maritime Safety Committee and Marine Environment Protection Committee as well as following technical matters in an international context. I am part of the International Liaison team within Ship Standards at the MCA. From January 2020 I became the head of the UK delegation for the IMO technical sub-committees (NCSR, SDC, PPR, SSE, HTW & CCC) I seconded to the EU exit team working on the regulatory effect of leaving Europe and shaping the UK's future for maritime. I lead a variety of high profile projects with cross cutting issues for U.K. Government. I also advised on technical policy in the full range of regulations which affect merchant shipping from Port State Control and Ship Stability to Seafarer Training. I led on the negotiation, development and dissemination of policy on quality assurance systems and processes for marine equipment intended for use on UK ships, including the implementation of the Marine Equipment Directive and equivalent arrangements for non-Convention vessels, as well as developing policy on life-saving and fire-fighting equipment for small commercial vessels and pleasure vessels.

  • Technical Manager, International Relations

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2024

  • International Relations Officer (Technical)

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  • EU Exit Coordinator

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Policy Lead - Marine Equipment Quality Assurance

    Mar 2014 - Apr 2018
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  Lloyd's Register

  Jan 2024 - now

  Lead Regulatory Specialist

  Interfacing between the international regulator (the International Maritime Organization) and industry on all things green house gas emissions to assist the industry’s preparation for shipping’s decarbonisation journey. Following the work of both IMO’s MEPC on the development of mid-term measures for the reduction of GHG emissions from ships and review of the CII framework, and MSC’s work on providing a regulatory framework for the deployment of future fuels and technologies at scale.