Shearforce Maritime Services Pty Ltd

Len Michaels has over 37 years experience in the maritime industry and brings unparalleled knowledge of both marine engineering and industry dynamics. In his current role as Shearforce Principal he has completed several major ship modifications and has appeared for and advised in various legal matters.

Len has worked in various roles throughout his career, including 10 years with a leading ship classification society as Principal Surveyor, responsible for the operational management and technical performance of all Marine activity in Australia, New Zealand and near Pacific Islands.

His other work experience includes roles with:

• a leading naval and merchant shipyard as Assistant General Manager Marine Engineering;
  
  
• Urban Transit Authority of NSW - Ferry Services Division as Engineer Manager;
  
  
• Federal Department Of Transport (now AMSA) as Senior Marine Surveyor;
  
  
• various British flag shipping companies as a sea going Marine Engineer Officer.
  
  

Len is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Masters in Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering from the University of NSW. He also attained the Extra First Class and First Class Certificates of competency Steamships and Motor ships, issued by UK Dept of Trade. Len is a Fellow of The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.