Chief Engineer Unlimited STCW III/2 (Motor)

Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

Chartered Insurer

Advanced Diploma in Insurance  

Alvin is a marine engineer with extensive expertise in providing technical services globally. As the Head of Marine Engineering Services at Solis Marine, Alvin delivers expert marine engineering services to clients worldwide, including P&I and H&M insurers, brokers, lawyers, and shipowners. His role involves conducting detailed hull and machinery damage investigations, preparing expert reports for arbitration and court proceedings, performing hull and machinery damage surveys, investigating fuel quality issues, and offering comprehensive loss prevention support to marine insurers.

Before joining Solis Marine, Alvin was a Loss Prevention Senior Executive at an IG Group Club. Over 13 years, he was responsible for delivering loss prevention services aimed at understanding and preventing incidents that lead to marine liability claims. His responsibilities encompassed loss prevention advice on a wide range of maritime subjects, delivering technical expertise on marine P&I claims, and authoring and editing loss prevention material. He also developed an innovative 'evidence checklist' app, conducted risk analyses, and led advanced safety management initiatives tailored to contemporary safety thinking and human performance. Alvin’s contributions extended to guest lecturing on Marine Insurance and Law at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Alvin also has experience as a Marine Engineer Surveyor at an international marine consultancy. Acting on behalf of H&M Underwriters, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests, Alvin conducted on-site hull and machinery damage surveys, vessel condition assessments, and P&I investigations. His role also included providing loss prevention support to marine insurers, conducting shipyard risk assessment surveys (type JH143), and preparing expert witness reports. This experience equipped him with a robust understanding of marine engineering challenges and the ability to deliver precise and reliable technical assessments.

Alvin began his career at P&O Princess Cruises, where he served as a seagoing marine engineer officer, rising from cadet to First Engineer Officer, supervising multi-national crews. Additionally, he was an assistant technical superintendent for an international tug owner, where he managed the technical operations of a fleet of tugs and workboats in North East England, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and overseeing maintenance and repair activities.