Phil is a master mariner with comprehensive maritime experience including Royal Navy sea command. He has proven leadership experience in port marine operations in government, municipal, trust and commercial ports. He has also worked in government policy, fleet capability management, and training. He advises on a wide range of strategic maritime issues including the growing potential of spatial data for maritime economies, the evolution of eNavigation and GNSS vulnerability, maritime connectivity and human factors, training and education in the maritime sector. He has a particular interest in decarbonisation and digitalisation of the maritime sector including the growth of marine autonomous systems and port and vessel efficiency projects.