Training Team

Andy has over 25 years’ experience of successful strategic growth and business development in the marine engineering and subsea cable industry.

From roles such as Project Manager, Service Delivery Director through to Director of Power Cables for Global Offshore, he has a wealth of knowledge and proven track record of business management combined with hands on experience of project delivery in the fibre optic and power cable sectors.

Paul Hampton is Operations Manager at Offshore Marine Subsea International (sister company to Offshore Marine Academy) and has over 30 years’ experience across academia and offshore operations in Oil & Gas, exploration and renewables.

With a career rooted in Survey, ROV and Subsea Cable sectors, Paul has directed major offshore campaigns and developed a strong understanding of both client expectations and offshore operational demands.

Paul is a Master Mariner with 38 years’ experience in the offshore construction and renewables industry, mostly on Dynamic Positioning vessels. He also has extensive Marine Warranty Surveying experience, which he later took with him into the Client Representative role within the cable laying industry.

Paul also has a LMA Diploma in Marine Surveying and has undertaken numerous industry recognised vessel surveys and audits, including OVIDs, CMID, and suitability surveys. He also has Health & Safety expertise in the shoreside construction industry and attained a NEBOSH General Certificate whilst doing so. His auditing background led him to achieve Auditor and Lead Auditor qualifications in Quality Management Systems, incorporating the ISM Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention, thus enabling him to undertake numerous vessel ISM audits for clients.