Chris Kirby

Lani was founded to harness my 30 years of experience and insight with the Marine Industry.

Our range of services is unique and supported with case history execution.

Take a minute to get a look into my background and see the visuals of some of projects I've been associated with at www.lanimaritime.com

• Reporting directly to the VP-Operations and working closely with the Business Development group to review requests for quotations and develop execution strategies, budgets and schedules for project work
• Review final draft contracts to ensure all operational requirements are attainable with the selected assets
• Develop and monitor budgets and scope of work for capital investments
• Oversee and direct the Design Team with regard to load/lashing plans, towing manuals and dwg development for project work & fleet engineering needs
• Contract with Naval Architects to develop and review loading and transit stability conditions
• Oversee and direct Project Managers and Site Superintendents for McKeil owned vessels on project work
• Co-ordinate planned maintenance with Vessel Managers or sub-contracted vessel Owners to ensure required down time has no impact on project scheduling
• Attend site and progress meetings to report on current project status
• Liaise with the Finance group to advise on milestones for receivables and budgeted expenses
• Liaise with Marine Warranty Surveyors for vessel selection, vetting and inspection
• Review accidents/incidents and near-miss reports and develop policy and procedure for corrective actions
• Inspect and advise on new vessel acquisitions and work directly with Flag State and Class Authorities on change of Owner/Flag procedures
• Complete performance appraisals and develop personal objectives criteria for direct reports.

• Overall management, in conjunction with Vessel Managers, of daily fleet operations
• Manage and direct the Crewing Co-ordinator with regard to crew rotations and scheduling
• Liaise with the Business Development team on vessel schedules and voyage orders
• Manage shore-based Electrical Technicians
• Develop 1-5 year vessel maintenance budgets
• Liaise with Transport Canada and Classification Societies on major refit items
• Monitor and report on annual operational, maintenance and refit budgets
• Review accidents/incidents and near-miss reports and develop policy and procedure for corrective actions
• Manage on-site requirements at load/discharge Ports including linesmen, assist tugs, F/O & supply deliveries, sub-contractors, tow approvals and Class/Port State Inspections
• Complete annual performance appraisals of direct reports.

• Oversee day-to-day vessel operations
• Management of assigned vessels including certification, budget development, implementation and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all Flag State and Class regulations
• Oversee and direct safety and personnel for assigned vessels
• Develop and manage budget and scope of work for scheduled dry-dockings and winter refit programs
• Assist with investigating navigational and operational accidents/incidents and lead corrective actions
• Oversee and direct loading/discharging of all cargoes to maximum allowed limits in a safe and secure manner as outlined by loading plans
• Prepare for and attend OCIMF vettings and manage corrective actions
• Oversee stowage of cargo and lashing requirements of customer
• Act as liaison between Stevedores and vessel
• Ensure compliance with Quality and Safety Management System on-shore and on-board the vessel
• Act as a liaison with Captain and shore personnel to provide adequate resource and shore-based support
• Provide technical support to Sales & Marketing Department
• Ensure pollution prevention measures are maintained.

• Site management of various vessels and cargo operations
• Liaise between Crew and office to report on operational and safety concerns
• Attend for cargo loading/discharge and securing
• Surveying of docks and shore facilities for new business
• Act as an on-site liaison between Customers and vessel crews
• Assist with organizing Contractors for maintenance, and winter works projects
• Assist with pre-purchase inspections of new assets.

• Responsible for the daily operations of Marine Construction Projects including pipe lay, dam re-hab, & dredging
• Manage and direct 3-8 dive and construction personnel
• Diving Supervisor
• Responsible for the maintenance of various types of equipment including cranes, heavy equipment, barges, work boats & surface supplied dive equipment
• Assist with contract estimating and new equipment acquisition.