Laurence Pooley

Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy passenger-carrying trip boat operation in central Leeds. Leading the operational team of 6 skippers. Personally proposed the creation of this role.

• Operations management.
• Team leadership.
• Marine safety.
• Marine engineering.
• Communicating with third parties.
• Organising contractors.
• Collaborating with strategic management; deciding and implementing policy.

Currently engaged on an occasional/as required basis. Gaining QST, learning steering, procedures and systems aboard the cargo barge "Fusedale H". An inland dry cargo carrier based out of Goole.

Steering small passenger trip boats. Ferrying passengers between Leeds Railway Station and the Royal Armouries on behalf of Leeds Dock Limited.

Steering and providing commentary on Class V passenger vessels, evening cruises, dining cruises, private charters and river bus services on the River Ouse in York. Engineering work over winter.