- Master V internationally recognized skipper certificate (boats up to 24 m)
- Marine Engine Driver 3 certification
- OH&S at Sea
- Marine Radio operator licence
- Logged sea time on fishing, research, expedition vessels, icebreakers , passenger zodiacs
- Owner operator of 12 m sailing yacht
- Charters in overseas waters including for BBC film support
- Antarctic boating operations (jet barge, zodiacs)