Specialist Marine Consultants
Bryan Houghton is an experienced marine professional with a strong background in marine operations and coordination. Currently serving as a Marine Coordinator at Specialist Marine Consultants Ltd since October 2014, Bryan has effectively managed marine operations at the Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm, overseeing a fleet of Crew Transfer Vessels and up to 100 technicians. Prior to this, Bryan held the position of Fishery Liaison Officer at the same company, where expertise in fishing facilitated efficient operations in densely populated fishing areas. With nearly 12 years as Chief Officer at Viking Shipping Services Ltd, Bryan demonstrated exceptional leadership in cargo and deck operations across various vessel types under challenging conditions. Additionally, a career in the fishing industry as a Skipper began in 1976, highlighting extensive knowledge in multiple fishing methods. Bryan's educational background includes time at Bailey Secondary Modern in Fleetwood.
Specialist Marine Consultants
Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC), an OEG Group company Is a global leader in providing Marine Coordination services to the renewable energy sector, as well as Statutory inspections and BOP services. Marine consultancy, health & safety advisory, workforce solutions and software services to the marine and energy industries. Established in 2006, SMC has grown to become a market leader in the marine and energy industries. We operate on a global scale providing services to the oil & gas, renewables, marine and utilities industries. SMC has a wealth of sector experience, a highly knowledgeable team and a demonstrable track record for adding significant value to client’s projects.