Captain Simon Hodgkinson, Global Head of Loss Prevention at West of England P&I Club
West of England P&I Club has actually assigned Captain Simon Hodgkinson, previously Head of Marine Operations at seismic vessel driver Polarcus, as Global Head of itsLoss Prevention Department It has actually likewise advertised Dean Crossley to Loss Prevention Manager and also assigned James Oliver as aLoss Prevention Officer Oliver formerly collaborated with BMT Surveys as an aquatic property surveyor and also has substantial previous seagoing experience.
In enhancement to his operate at Polarcus, Hodgkinson offered on the DNV GL Technical Committee Middle East for 6 years and also belongs to the Honorable Company of Master Mariners and also the Nautical Institute.
Hodgkinson will certainly have international duty for leading the club’s loss avoidance group of previous master seafarers, deck policemans and also designers as they function to improve charter member’ danger monitoring, supply finest technique support on functional and also technological issues, and also guarantee the safety and security of participants’ ships and also seafarers.
Tom Bowsher, Group Chief Executive Officer at West of England P&I Club, stated, “The growing complexity of managing current and future risks requires the highest standards of loss prevention expertise. Throughout his time at sea, including 10 years as mMaster, and more than a decade at Polarcus, Simon has consistently demonstrated an outstanding ability to achieve the best outcomes for his ships and his seafarers. We are delighted to have Simon join West.”
The club’s Loss Prevention division offers problem studies for greater than 400 vessels every year, offers greater than 25 workshops and also workshops, and also manages a wide variety of queries frommembers daily. Analysis of the loss avoidance solution has actually constantly shown a favorable effect on insurance claims regularity and also extent, and also boosted Members’ vessel performance and also minimized off-hire time.
“I’m thrilled to be joining one of the most widely respected clubs in its 150th year,” statedHodgkinson “A safe voyage requires detailed preparation to maximize its performance and the West’s commitment to its Members at every stage of their voyage activity is our highest priority in Loss Prevention. I look forward to working with the West’s high-quality membership to help enhance their operations, crew welfare and risk management.”
