Simon Booth - CEng, FRINA, CMarEng, FIMarEST

Experience

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  Dejas Marine

  Jun 1982 - Mar 1987

  Deck Cadet

  An MCA Deck Cadetship - Serving on General Cargo and Survey Ships around the globe, gaining confidence and ability. The many changes of crew, location, roles and responsibilities, set me up and have served me well, in my Maritime career

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  Royal Navy

  Dec 1987 - Nov 1999

  Marine Engineering Artificer

  Royal Navy Engineering Artificer. Having already gained respect for the high seas, being an RN Artificer provided me with the opportunity to further enhance my maritime knowledge with a wealth of engineering theory, practice and experience. Culminating in my rapid progression through the ranks of the Royal Navy. Operating within various different engineering, diving, ship management and SBS support operational theatres for 12 happy years. Only leaving the Royal Navy because my wife and I had started a family. Show less

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  Ocean Yacht Systems Ltd

  Nov 1999 - Mar 2002

  Hydraulic Department Manager

  Manager of the OYS hydraulic department. Researching, developing, designing and building custom hydraulic equipment for super yachts. Control over a large varied machine shop floor output, ensuring time, budget and high standards are maintained. Assisting with the growth and strategy of a new varied department, business success and changing personnel.

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  Sunseeker International Ltd

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2015

  Manager of Sunseeker’s flagship Superyacht production line from concept to delivery. Overall responsibility for several rolling multi-million-pound projects and over 200 personnel. Responsible for the continued improvement, development of on time manufacture and production of the company’s largest custom Superyachts. Including the recruitment, management, routines and welfare of all the personnel involved and associated buildings. Ensuring the day to day operations reflected to Company’s position in the market. Show less Based in the design office with direct access to the required information to diagnose, develop and implement safe build standards, training requirements and cost saving modifications. Responsible for the research, development and introduction of all their new vessels, products and technology. Ensuring that all company policies and procedures are carried out safely and correctly, with the introduction of the rapid and constant change of product and line. Guiding, inspiring and motivating over 2000 employees, helping improve both the product and the welfare of those producing it. Show less

  • Superyacht Test & Conformance Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  • Superyacht Production Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  • Quality & Production Engineering

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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  Trimline Ltd | Award-winning Marine Interior Outfitter

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Senior Project Manager / Head of Department

  Head of In-Service Support, strategically implementing the new business development goals. Identifying, surveying and quoting any upgrades or defects required in service, refit and build in a marine environment. Leading by example across many multi-disciplinary teams ashore, on board and around the globe. Positively engaging with the partner and controlling bodies. Planning and developing the efficient, safe, feasible and compliant concepts. Always taking into account the location, types of change and the welfare and understanding of all the persons involved with these changes.Controlling the quality, cost and delivery, within the constraints of the customers, contractors and company employees. Maintaining at all times, any and all maritime regulations and relevant local governance in accordance with company policies. Show less

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  Dsnm Ltd

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  Projects Director

  Appointed specifically to research, develop and deliver DSNM’s vison for the needs and requirements of the Superyacht Navigational industry. Developing processes, policies and setting the goals, budgets, resources and timescales, whilst balancing the stakeholders requirements and maintaining business performance. 18 months on, within budget and on time, Compass, a multi platformed MCA & UKHO approved, cloud-based software programme is live on our fleet of over 300 Superyachts. Improving the user experience, their data accuracy and our delivery performance. Also reducing stock overhead, staff workload and improving profit. Delivering the business goal, on time and within budget. Show less

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  Princess Yachts

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2023

  Head Of Quality at Princess Yachts

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Head of Quality

    Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Cobra Ribs

  Aug 2023 - now

  Operations Director