What do you do here?
I started as an intern a couple of summers ago, where I was principally doing data analysis. When I joined the company, I continued doing that for the first 6 months before moving into helping prepare the navigational risk assessments (NRA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters that the analysis supports.
I really like this side of the work, as I am now involved in a project from start to finish which has made my job more meaningful to me.
What drew you to this work?
I was hooked after doing my internship here. I knew I wanted to work for a consultancy as I wanted to be able to apply some of my knowledge to real world problems, while simultaneously developing my knowledge and experience and gain different perspectives.
I also really wanted to work in the offshore renewables sector after becoming passionate about offshore wind during my degree.
NASH Maritime offered me both, through working on many offshore wind farm projects, as well as allowing me to increase my knowledge and awareness of the maritime industry in general and develop my data analysis skills.
What are you currently working on?
I’m involved in a few different projects right now.
I’m undertaking a desk-based Navigation Risk Assessment for a pipeline in the North Sea, I’m looking at optimising the layout of an offshore wind farm and preparing an NRA and EIA chapter for another offshore wind farm.
What’s your favourite thing about working here?
I like that I am doing meaningful work and continually learning. Thanks to the projects and the people I work with, I am exposed to different issues concerning infrastructure in the maritime environment.
I’m also really interested in renewables and offshore wind, which has only increased further as I’ve gained more exposure to these sorts of projects.
Since working at NASH Maritime, I’ve discovered that gaining consent for an offshore development is a huge undertaking. The planning process is lengthy and it’s definitely not a simple matter, and I’ve really enjoyed my small role within the shipping and navigation sector of the planning process. I’ve also realised how many other marine users and regulatory stakeholders there are whose opinions really matter and enjoy hearing all the different perspectives.
How does the work you do support NASH Maritime’s vision of a safe, sustainable maritime environment?
The reports I prepare are key to ensuring operations are safe. Without navigation risk assessments, the right controls and mitigation measures might not be put in place; jeopardising safety at sea.
The work I do for offshore wind farm projects will hopefully mean that they can be constructed, operated/maintained and decommissioned safely, therefore increasing sustainable energy production.
What do you like best about working at NASH Maritime?
Ed and Jamie have created a culture of openness and trust. The senior staff are accessible, and I feel comfortable and confident approaching them for input and support.
What phrase or word sums up NASH Maritime to you?
Engaging
I think this emphasises that NASH Maritime is both an engaging place to work and how it seeks to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.