Maritime Consulting has compiled an experienced staff that have decades of experience working domestically, and internationally, in the maritime, safety and security fields.

Sean Stokes

Owner/Operator of Maritime Consulting XYZ.

Master Mariner serving aboard Offshore Supply Vessels; Survey Vessels; Research Vessels; Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Vessels; and Deepwater Construction Vessels. He has worked with ROV’s, AUV’s, surface divers, saturation divers, WASP and manned submarines.

Captain Stokes has served as Master of vessels ranging in size from 145 feet to 350 feet in length. These vessels have varied from four-point-mooring systems to Dynamic Positioning (DP) Class 1 and Class 2 vessels. He proficiently operates Nautronix, L3, Converteam and Kongsberg DP Systems

As a USCG/State of Louisiana certified instructor in Marine Operations, he has taught at the Louisiana Marine and Petroleum Institute and also has Train-the-Trainer certification in Vessel Security.

Captain Stokes possesses an extensive knowledge in CFRs (33, 46 & 49 specifically), CMIDs, OVIDs and Regulatory inspections/requirements (USCG, DNV, Lloyds, ABS). He has developed/implemented Safety Management Systems, Vessel Security Plans, Permit-to-Work Processes, Food Safety Manual (HACCP), Risk Management programs and much more. Also, he has served as an Expert Witness, and consultant, in several Maritime related court cases.

Currently, Captain Stokes holds a valid USCG Unlimited Masters (Oceans) license, 1,600/3,000 GT Master (Oceans) license, 10,000 (OSV) Masters and Mate (OSV) with all documentation/certification associated with that position (GMDSS, ARPA, Celestial, ECDIS, Medical Care Provider/Person In Charge, etc.); including Dynamic Positioning Officer Unlimited certificate. As well, his credential is endorsed with Able-Bodied Seaman (Unlimited), and possesses a Hydraulic Pedestal Mounted, Knuckle Boom, Lattice Boom Crane Operator certification. Has certification as a OPITO qualified Helicopter Landing Officer.

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