Mike Watt

Mike Watt

Director - Future Shipping Team

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
Bureau Veritas Marine Offshore 190 X 190
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Director of Bureau Veritas Future Shipping Team (South Asia Pacific) and the Innovation Centre of Alternative Renewable Energy, formulating partnerships and providing customers with a bespoke end to end service supporting them on their decarbonization journey focusing on innovative technologies, digitalization and alternate fuels. Proven track record in Business and Projects management and development. Research and Development into digital transition strategies and implementation of emerging technologies and advising on alternative fuels and dual fuel propulsion systems. Background as a Marine Engineer with Twenty-Five years of experience in the Marine Industry in various roles with Chemical and Oil Majors, Ship Management/Ownership and Classification Society. Elected Chairman of the Singapore Joint Branch of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST). An Incorporated Marine Engineer with IMarEST. Education & Qualifications: Master of Science (MSc) – Engineering for Marine Professionals, University of Plymouth; Certificate of Competency, Management Level III/2 – Engineering; Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).