About Us
A brief history
Marine Cargo Experts Ltd has an excellent reputation of producing high standards of performance which has been based from a background of over 25 years in delivering a very diverse range of Marine Consultancy skills to the industry.
Marine Cargo Experts Ltd was incorporated as a limited company in January 2005; due to the rapid growth in business of the partnership of M.H.Maunder & Co, which had traded for 15 years world-wide with continuing success.
The key to this success has been our commitment to professionalism in all that we do.
MCE operate a highly skilled and experienced team of marine experts, who incorporate a diverse range of maritime analytical, surveying and claim investigation skills relating to cargo along with the prevention and control of losses. They have broadened their skills base to incorporate Oil Terminal Risk Assessments for various concerns and Navigational Audits / Pre-SIRE Inspections/ On-board Navigational Training for ship Owners.
Capt Ravi Sharma MEI, (Managing Director)
Ravi is the Master Mariner, starting his career with Shell Tankers UK and has had 17 years sea service, all on Oil and Gas tankers of various sizes and types, and also many years of Petroleum Inspection and Expediting experience. He has specialised in Oil Loss Control and Tank Cleaning supervision. He first became involved in Loss Control as member of Intertek's Marine Technical Team based in London in the 80's. He became part Owner of MCE ltd in October 2012 and Managing Director on 31st December 2012. He handles the day to day running of the business.
Ian Gray MEI, (Technical Director)
Ian is also a Master Mariner, and has had 14 years sea service and 25 years experience in Oil Loss Control, Tank Cleaning supervision and marine risk management including Port and Oil Terminal Safety Auditing. His technical abilities are well known and are made use of regularly by all our Clients. He became part Owner of MCE Ltd in October 2012 and Technical Director on 31st December 2012, and remains in the field as the senior Consultant.