John Joseph Corke

• Fostered high-performance team ethos within Group Marine management through leadership and example.
• Assisted AGHM (GPCC) in coaching, mentoring, and developing GPCC personnel to enhance performance.
• Maintained close working relationships with local port marine teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with IALA and MCA quality standards for all operational activities.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and profitability.
• Determined training needs for GPCC personnel, aligning with national legislative standards.
• Monitored effectiveness of VTMS training programmes, evaluating success quarterly.
• Promoted marine safety in compliance with Group Marine Safety Management System and applicable legislation.

• Facilitated communication across departments to enhance coordination and efficiency.
• Coordinated emergency response exercises, bolstering team preparedness.
• Managed planning, logistics, and administration to meet operational objectives.
• Evaluated problems critically to determine effective solutions and decisions.
• Applied proactive customer service strategies to elevate satisfaction levels.
• Delivered exceptional service by actively addressing concerns and inquiries.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring sustained high productivity rates.

• Developed and implemented planning procedures for all Marine department activities.
• Led regular planning meetings with Operations and Business Development teams to resolve berth conflicts.
• Investigated service failures, identified trends, and implemented changes to minimise recurrence.
• Established formal inspection procedures for port estates and infrastructure.
• Disseminated Port data to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Reviewed all Marine Department documents, policies, and procedures regularly.
• Created a training policy encompassing statutory, mandatory, and developmental training requirements.
• Provided out-of-hours management and incident response for Port of Liverpool and surrounding areas.

• Supervised operations delivery for Liverpool and Heysham Port Control, ensuring consistent project approaches.
• Developed emergency plans for Liverpool and Heysham, enhancing preparedness in crisis situations.
• Conducted training exercises with Merseyside and Lancashire LRF to improve operational readiness.
• Implemented statutory plans including waste management and oil spill contingency measures.
• Delivered marine KPIs through established processes, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Fostered effective relationships with customer services, marine teams, and stakeholders.
• Supported personnel development through targeted training, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
• Regulated recreational facilities and activities in Liverpool to maintain safety and compliance.

Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns and answering inquiries.

• Oversaw daily operations to ensure optimal productivity.
• Utilised critical thinking to analyse issues, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Created documents and maintained clear communications using Microsoft Word and other software tools.
• Improved operational vessel traffic flow with configuration and optimisation of SCADA systems.
• Coordinated with other agencies for efficient emergency response operations.

Analysed all vessel bookings into Port of Liverpool, ensuring adherence to General Directions.

• Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
• Ensured smooth operations for efficient vessel turnaround.
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations while conducting vessel operations.
• Ensured timely arrivals and departures of vessels with meticulous scheduling practices.
• Coordinated vessel movements to minimise turnaround times significantly.
• Supported vessel docking and undocking processes without incident.

• Mechanical Inspections.
• Welding and Fabrication.
• Accommodation repairs to Air conditioning systems.
• Risk Assessing and documenting.

• Mechanical defect reporting.
• Updating and Integrating Planned Maintenance systems.
• Over - Hauling Ships Main Engines and Generators.
• Welding and Fabrication.
• Issuing Permits to Work for both Electrical and Mechanical Isolation.