Meet The Crew
Graeme Orchard
Marine Insurance and Risk Management
Graeme is a leading expert in maritime insurance and risk management. He is sought out for his advice and understanding of maritime insurance, guidance on selecting the right type and amount of insurance and resolving complex insurance claims.
Giuseppe Filippone
Naval Architect
Giuseppe Filippone is a Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, and Yacht Designer who is globally recognized as an expert in vessel design and project management for vessel construction.
Antony Gray
Design Consultant
Antony’s proactive approach to understanding your business goals allows him to optimise your company's profile, showcasing your business with modern tools and branding solutions. His focus is on maritime, retail, and event-based clients. Ant's expertise has led him to work with many multi-national clients on a variety of projects.
Gene Wheeler
Security Systems Consultant
Gene has worked within the security and safety world since 1995 and has provided years of expert security consulting and systems integration design services throughout the globe. His specialties include threat assessment, physical security assessment, security technologies assessments which are documented in a full security and safety report.
John Kearns
Valuer
John, a seasoned maritime professional with over 40 years of experience, an expertise in vessel management, operations, ship brokerage, vessel valuations, and client liaison in commercial and recreational. His career showcases a diverse range of maritime qualifications and certifications, with a focus on valuations
Geoff Fraser
Managing Director
Geoff is a well-recognized expert in maritime business strategy, having owned and operated a wide range of successful marine businesses around the world. He is known for finding and developing new business opportunities with an eye for short-, medium-, and long-term success while building a strong and lasting brand.
Marcy Abbott Casement
Director
Marcy is a co-founder of MIQ and plays a hands-on role in running the business. She has decades of experience working in the maritime industry developing and implementing safety management systems for ship and shore with the aim of keeping workers safe and protecting the environment.
Dan Abbott
Security Systems Consultant
Dan provides advanced security solutions to the maritime industry. He develops customized systems that put AI technology to work for you. His designs detect & respond to various threats in real time - empowering your staff with actionable intelligence they can use for a quick response.
Wade Nagel
Marine Surveyor
With over 15 years of experience working on & managing vessels, Wade is well positioned for all facets of marine consulting, surveying, & project management. He prides himself on his integrity, ensuring a reliable, trusted, and sustainable service to his clients; constantly thinking ahead & applying the best industry practices.
Craig McKay
Commercial Vessel Procurement Consultant
Craig is an internationally recognized marine industry expert with over 30 years experience in the maritime industry, including aluminium vessel kit set designs, parts procurement, ferry service design, service operation & maintenance. His vessel expertise ranges from commercial people movers to luxury vessels.
Chase
Director of Staff Wellbeing
Chase is a remarkable Golden Labrador who has taken on the role of Director of Staff Wellbeing. With his friendly and affectionate nature Chase has quickly become a beloved member of Maritime IQ. His primary responsibility is to boost morale and create a positive work environment.