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THE OWNER

Ship Audits International Owner and lead Auditor HOLDS an UNLIMITED MASTER MARINER, ANY OCEANS, ANY TONNAGE, unlimited Dynamic Positioning Officers License AND a SURFACE BEARING OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER LICENSE.

A Master/OIM and Lead Auditor/Owner who is focused on the safety of his crew and his vessel, accomplishing this by compliance with company policies and procedures, enforcing all company, international, national and local regulations. Diligently ensuring industry safe practices and prudent seamanship are also followed. This dynamic and capable leader motivates and instills confidence and performance in his crews and companies that he audits for. He promotes a safe, team oriented, efficient and effective working environment on board. He has an excellent working knowledge of Various class including ABS, DNV, BV *and various flag *state regulations. He has been actively involved in numerous re-flag and startup operations/companies and multiple shipyard periods including dry docks and major retrofits of Drill Ships, Semi and various types Merchant Vessels. Familiarization and expertise in multiple SMS’s and PMS’s.
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Photo: Captain David A. McLean III

Professional experience

Sept 2013 - Present : Ship Audits International
  • Owner/Operator of Ship/Rig Auditing service worldwide. Specializing in ISM/ISPS, DP Trials, Pre-Purchase and Safety at Sea Audits.
  • Seabulk – Unlimited Master – PCTC – Green Bay –  2024
  • Patriot Contract Services – Unlimited Master – Product Tanker Reflag Project – MT Alliance Pacific – 2023/24
  • Patriot Contract Services – Unlimited Master – Product Tanker Reflag Project – MT Haina Patriot -2022/23
  • Unlimited Deck Officer – OOW/OICNW – Matson MV DKI and Pahsa SS Horizon Reliance  – 2020/21
  • SeaCor – Unlimited Master – Bulk Carrier – Mississippi Enterprise – 2019/20
  • Savage Marine – Unlimited Master – Tanker/Bulk Carrier- MV Sulphur Enterprise – 2018
  • 32,000GT Product Tanker – Far East
  • West Eclipse Unlimited tonnage DP3 Semi-Sub Drilling Unit Offshore West Africa
  • Resource Pool Seadrill in Mid-East/African Division, Various Units
  • Helix-534 17,284GT DP2 Drill Ship, South China Sea
  • Noble Phoenix- 14,274GT DP2 Drill Ship, Brunei, South China Sea and Brazil
  • Noble Danny Adkins – 39,000GT DP3 Semi-Submersible, US GOM
  • Maersk- RORO MV Alliance Charleston and Container Ship MV SL Eagle
  • Maersk – Various locations and ships
  • Edison Chouest Offshore – Akira Chouest OSV DP2
  • Sargeant Marine – Asphalt Commander Tanker running US East Coast/USGOM and Caribbean
  • Maersk – US East/Gulf Coast, Mediterranean and Persian Gulf
  • Waterman Steamship Lines – Red Sea, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific Islands and Africa.
  • Worked for various Companies on unlimited and limited tonnage vessels including Research Vessels and Government contracted vessels.
  • Worked for various companies on various vessels in unlicensed capacities in Deck, Engine and Stewards/Catering Departments

DP Experience

  • Kongsberg K-Pos, K-Chief, K-Thrust, K-Safe and HiPAP Hydro acoustic
  • Converteam A-Series ADP 3 with Sonardyne Hydro acoustic
  • Marine Tech DP 02, Dynamic Positioning Operator Nautical Institute Unlimited Certificate

Licenses held

  • Unlimited Masters License USCG – OIM
  • Dynamic Positioning Operator Nautical Institute Unlimited Certificate
  • GMDSS Radio Operator License
  • All STCW 95 II/2-II/5-Manilla Convention and necessary courses and endorsements

Education and Training

Captain McLean obtained an Unlimited Masters and OIM License through hard work, experience and progressive self-study. He has attended numerous industry schools to obtain all necessary certifications and education for international compliance.

  • Medical Cert: UKOOA
  • Medical Cert: USCG
  • Various Brazilian NR Certificates
  • SASH
  • Well Control, Advanced Supervisory, Work Over & Sub-Sea Stack
  • Nautical Institute Certified Unlimited DP
  • Various Kongsberg Operation and Equipment Courses
  • Management of Major Emergency OPITO Approved
  • Maintenance Programs Operated- SAP, AMOS, SafeNet, NS5/NSE
  • Fast Rescue Boat
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft
  • Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Basic Safety Training (BST)
  • HUET and Offshore survival OPITO/BOSIET
  • ISM Lead Auditor ABS, Management Level ISM Code
  • DPA Certified
  • Kelvin TopSet Lead Accident Investigator
  • Confined Space Entry PIC
  • PIC Medical Care
  • Ship Security Officer/Company Security Officer (STCW 95)
  • Anti-Terrorist/Piracy Level 2 Training
  • Hazardous Cargo Carriage
  • RADAR-ARPA/ECDIS
  • Various Senior Management Course
  • Various Military Courses
  • Various Computer Courses
David A. McLean III

USA/Worldwide: +1 910 352-4251

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