Maritime Experts &
Contributors
All HeyMariner content is written and reviewed by certified maritime professionals with verified sea service or academic credentials.
All content is authored by verified maritime professionals holding recognised certificates of competency, academic qualifications, or extensive industry experience.
OUR TEAM
Expert Contributors
Each contributor brings decades of hands-on maritime experience — from the bridge to the engine room, port operations, and maritime law.
Capt. James Morrison
Master Mariner (FG)
Captain Morrison sailed as Master on VLCC tankers and bulk carriers for 22 years before transitioning to maritime consultancy. He holds full certification from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and has sailed under flags including Bahamas, Marshall Islands and Panama.
Chief Engineer Rafael Santos
Chief Marine Engineer (Motor)
Rafael Santos served as Chief Engineer on container ships and LNG carriers across all major trade routes. Specialises in main engine operations, fuel management and environmental compliance under MARPOL Annex VI.
Dr. Marina Petrova
Maritime Law Specialist
Dr. Petrova specialises in P&I insurance, admiralty law and maritime regulatory compliance. She advises flag states, shipowners and port authorities on IMO convention implementation.
Capt. Ahmed Al-Rashid
Former Port Captain, Dubai
Captain Al-Rashid served as Port Captain at Jebel Ali for 8 years, overseeing vessel traffic management for one of the world's busiest container ports. Expert in port procedures, VTS and pilotage.
Priya Nair
Maritime Safety Consultant
Priya Nair is a maritime safety management consultant with 12 years experience conducting ISM audits, risk assessments and safety management system development for shipowners and managers.
Our Editorial Standards
HeyMariner maintains rigorous editorial standards to ensure all maritime content is accurate, current, and professionally verified. Every article is reviewed by at least one qualified maritime professional before publication.
Expert Authored
Written by professionals with verifiable credentials and sea service
Peer Reviewed
All technical content reviewed by qualified maritime specialists
Regularly Updated
Content updated to reflect latest IMO conventions and industry changes