Our director, Tim Smolder, has been working in the maritime industry for over 30 years.

His work has taken him to countries around the globe & given him experience as a ships master, marine pilot, marine engineer, marine surveyor & a manager of a marine slipway & service facility.

Tim has worked in the following industries;

• General cargo & coastal trading
• Licensed marine pilot in several ports in Australia
• Offshore oil & gas
• Tugs & towing
• Diving & tourism
• Ship docking & repair
• Diesel engine manufacturer service agent
• Motor & sailing yachts

Over the years, Tim has logged over 100,000nm at sea on commercial & pleasure vessels, He has also built a 45-foot cruising ketch which he lived aboard with his wife & three sons for over 25 years. They still own & on sail her as time permits.

These experiences & a love of all things on & of the sea has given him a wealth of knowledge on the operation, design & construction of vessels of all types & sizes as well as expertise in international & domestic maritime codes, standards & regulations.

If you engage the services of Global Marine Services this is who will be doing your work.

Please put this experience to work for you and your business by contacting us to help with your next marine project, vessel purchase or survey.