Charles Payne

Charles Payne has extensive work experience in the maritime industry. Charles started their career in 1998 as a Surveyor at the American Bureau of Shipping, where they conducted equipment and material certification surveys. Charles later became a Regulatory Surveyor and worked on researching vessel status and survey reports.

In 2004, Payne took on the role of Senior Surveyor in new construction projects, where they verified compliance to classification rules and statutory regulations during fabrication, assembly, and commissioning. Charles also audited shipyard quality systems and conducted inspections of existing vessels.

Payne then held various roles at the American Bureau of Shipping, including Project Management Team Leader, Principal Surveyor for CDS Equipment, and Divisional Lead Surveyor. In these positions, they managed teams, monitored projects, audited surveyor performance, and developed new company policies.

In 2018, Payne joined Oceanus Maritime Services LLC as a Principal Engineer, providing marine protective agent services and conducting navigational audits. Charles also worked at Andrie Inc. as a Fleet Engineer, managing maintenance budgets and repair contracts for Asphalt Barges and Tugs.

In 2020, Payne worked as a Fleet Superintendent at Maersk Line, Limited, and as a Regulatory Specialist at Murphy Oil Corporation, where they provided regulatory support and coordinated inspections.

Currently, Payne holds the position of Principal Marine Certification Engineer at Amogy, where they are responsible for marine certification and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Overall, Charles Payne has a strong background in marine engineering, regulatory compliance, project management, and surveying in the maritime industry.

Charles Payne obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy, attending from 1994 to 1998.