OUR TEAM
Mike Pearson
Mike is a Master Mariner with more than 38 years of international experience working with some of the most respected names in the marine and offshore industries.He had ten years at sea before being seconded ashore into liner operations management. He has been involved in marine safety management since 1995 when he wrote his MSc thesis on the ISM Code. Since then he has gained significant experience in the regulation, development and practical implementation of risk and marine management systems. Mike headed the American Bureau of Shipping’s ISM programme in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Returning to New Zealand, Mike was the inaugural Regional Harbour Master for Southland.
Completing his MBA in 2006, Mike established his maritime consultancy which has included diverse projects such as managing the risk management for the salvage of the West Atlas, establishing a number of high performance maritime management systems, emergency response plans (including Ebola response for a West African client), feasibility studies and expert witness, and most recently becoming involved in green ship recycling. Mike is member of the:
Fellow of the Nautical Institute
New Zealand Company of Master Mariners
Business Mentors New Zealand
Tim Burfoot
Tim is a Master Mariner with 22 years experience in maritime operations and 20 years in accident investigation.
His 17 years at sea culminated with five years in command of various ship types on international trades. He has extensive shore-based leadership experience, including five years marine operations management for a fleet of Roll-on Roll-off passenger, freight and seasonal fast ferries.
After 5 years’ experience as a maritime accident investigator with the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission Tim took on the role of its Chief Investigator and General Manager Investigation Services, responsible for a team of 15 investigators working across maritime, aviation and rail accident investigations to international standards.
He represented New Zealand at international forums such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Marine Accident Investigators International Forum (MAIIF). Tim is a member of the:
Nautical Institute (AFNI)
Marine Accident Investigators International Forum – Roll of Honour (MAAIF)
New Zealand Institute of Directors
Chartered Master Mariner – Company of Master Mariners