[ 23 ] VINCE TODD — Technical Engineering Manager Inevitably, advanced ships are technically complex. Thankfully, Vince is an immensely capable technical engineer and he also possesses the fleet knowledge and experience that has frequently proven to be vital to our success. From the outset of the build, most, if not all, of the technical design, systems and integration throughout the ships have benefited from Vince’s wisdom. He has made choices with operational needs front of mind, causing chief engineers to remark on his originality and good sense – perhaps the greatest tribute a technical engineer can receive. Vince is the proud father of these ships, he was there when they were conceived, he was there when they were born and he will enjoy watching them grow up. Vince is our walking, talking encyclopaedia. He can recite any technical detail in an instant and he can explain the purpose and positioning of every valve, pipe and other fittings without reference to anything other than his sharp mind. If quizzed, he can articulate the relative merits of every choice he’s made, and always gets the same acquiescent nod in reply. Vince has managed our key relationships with Guangzhou Shipyard International and Det Norske Veritas and both have the greatest respect for his professional capability as well as a sincere appreciation for his engaging personality. I’ve taken some bizarre ideas to Vince for his input — some that he’s agreed with and others that he just laughed at. But generally, I’ve learned to never expect a simple answer from him. Like a stereotypical engineer, everything that he does and says is thoroughly considered and rigorously answered... at length. It’s always the right answer, you just have to wait to get it. Our team has been artfully supported by our inhouse finance and legal teams and we have also benefited from the expertise of three particularly proficient information technology experts. James Axson, who joined us towards the end of the project, quickly adapted to our work ethic and team spirit and has been a great asset to the project. And both Aarti Bajaj and Lisa Davidson made invaluable contributions to the success of the IT planning and delivery during the time that they were with us. The Ship of the Future project has been a truly successful and rewarding team endeavour, a welcome reminder that you can achieve anything through collaboration, cooperation and, when it’s needed, good humour. “ Vince has managed our key relationships with Guangzhou Shipyard International and Det Norske Veritas and both have the greatest respect for his professional capability as well as a sincere appreciation for his engaging personality” SHIPBUILDING
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