A graduate of Yacht & Powercraft Design from Southampton Institute, I spent about 15 years working on the technical aspects of national and international sports governance and Certifying Authority management before making the move to the MCA, initially as policy lead for life-saving appliances. I became the Code Vessel Lead in June 2020 and am now focused on the review of the regulations and codes of practice for small commercial vessels including workboats and those used for sport and pleasure. Aiming to create clear regulation and guidance that is easily understood and can be applied consistently to ensure increased levels of safety within the small vessel sector.