Project Managing works in a relatively small confined space with multiple contractors  working around the weather always lends itself to potential cross-over but I work hard to avoid such situations and co-ordinate works meticulously in order to maintain momentum throughout the lifecycle of the project.  Having a good understanding of the works enables me to do this which is supported by my strong communication and organisational skills.

The previous owner of this vessel was Italian and therefore all manuals, equipment/machinery labelling and distribution board (AC/DC panel) were in Italian.  I therefore had all manuals translated and re-printed into English, including all vessel layout plans and schematics.  I also designed and organised for a new high quality traffolyte distribution panel to be fabricated to house all of the existing display units at the nav station as well as AC RCD’s and DC circuitry.

The owner requested larger visible instruments on deck to support their Fastnet training campaign as the Raymarine ST60’s were considered too small and limited.  I researched the various options and opted for 3 new Garmin GNX120’s 7″ displays to be supplied and fitted into a purpose built carbon bracket that I had mounted onto the mast.  To support full functionality for the helm station I had a Garmin keypad fitted.  I was also  responsible for organising the new NMEA2000 cabling and to make off all relevant N2K field connectors as well mounting and interfacing the STng-ST1 converter at the chart table to link the existing Raymarine sea talk data to the new Garmin GNX120 displays.

Working outside in the Spring presents challenges whether it is controlling moisture content or low temperatures.  This year we experienced 3 severed snow storms in this 6 week lifecycle, temperatures of -9 degrees C and repeated rainfall.  Other restrictions included those associated with working in the confines of a large boatyard adjacent to  a sand blasting bay.  Due to the draft of this vessel she has a designated cradle which is in constant demand therefore timing is critical and works are constantly scheduled in accordance with the weather, the surrounding conditions and subcontractors commitments with my final finishing works being co-ordinated around everything else.  A systematic process is essential although flexibility is key.  Managing this flexibility and timing is often critical to the project outcome and one that I have become fully accustomed to other the years with all projects running to schedule and quality never being compromised.  Service excellence is key with the principle objective to exceed expectation