James started his seafaring career in 2011, first in the yachting industry and then progressing through the deck department to the rank of Second Officer and relief Chief Officer.
He has worked through his yachting tickets and achieved an HNC in Nautical Studies at Warsash Maritime College [United Kingdom], and has gained valuable insight into the commercial sector whilst working in the yachting sector. His goal is to make the yachting industry a safer environment for the seafarer and to promote a safety culture onboard.