Owen is currently acting MD for MCA authorised Certifying authority MECAL. He holds a Master&rsquo;s degree in Naval Architecture &amp; Marine Engineering and has been a ship surveyor since 2012, starting as a graduate surveyor with Bureau Veritas and working through to the position of Head of UK &amp; Ireland Newbuild Construction. He has worked in various roles ranging from naval architecture to construction management and business development and is an active member of multiple industry and regulatory working groups including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) technical forums. He has always had a passion for the marine industry and is committed to maritime safety and sustainability and is motivated to make a positive impact and drive sustainable, long-term change for the industry.