SCMS Team

Mike has recently returned to Cornwall after 30 years living in France, Singapore and Dubai, he wishes to broaden his connections with British shipping in general and help with mentoring and promoting life at sea.

Mike Clegg is Principal Surveyor at Matthews Daniel Services – worldwide consultants in loss adjustment and marine warranty surveying. He is a Chartered Master Mariner and a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and a Freeman of the City of London. He is a member of the Southampton Master Mariners (Cachalots). He is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and a Committee Member. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers & Ship Surveyors where he is a Committee Member and a Member of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors where he sits on the screening committee for new members.

He is an IMCA vessel and small boat Surveyor as well as a Specialist Member (Oil & Gas) of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management and a Technical Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health.

He is an Ambassador with “Inspiring the Future”, promoting the Maritime Indusrty to school children in the UK and supports the RNLI as a Governor member as well as the Sailors Society and Cornwall Air Ambulance.

What leisure time he has is mostly taken up being a chauffeur to his two young daughters.

Peter Grindey is the Principal Surveyor at PG Marine Surveys and has served as a Small Workboat Coding Examiner with the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors (SCMS) since 2017. He is a Fellow of the SCMS, a member of its Committee, and also acts as a Trustee of the SCMS Benevolent Fund, where he actively supports marine industry cadetship and vocational training initiatives.

Peter began his maritime career as a Shipwright Apprentice at Husbands Shipyard, working on a wide range of vessels including tugs, landing craft, RFA vessels, ferries, tankers, dredgers, historic square-rigged training ships, fishing vessels, yachts, and motor yachts.

Notably, he spent 25 years working directly for the US Army as a Project Manager and Ship Surveyor on Marine Fleet Prepositioning Projects. His work took him across the UK, Europe, Guam, Kuwait, and Japan. As a holder of a US Army Watercraft License, Peter was responsible for the inspection, sea trials, and delivery of US Army watercraft, as well as training and licensing vessel operators.

Having grown up in Buckler’s Hard, the historic shipbuilding village where Nelson’s favourite ship was constructed, Peter developed a love of sailing at an early age on the Beaulieu River. Sailing remains his preferred leisure activity, which he enjoys with family and friends.

Stuart previously worked as a marine engineer on large chemical tankers working deep sea world-wide.  Whilst being involved in preparatory MCA audit work at the SCMS he was then approached to apply for the CEO role and has successfully led the Society since 2014. He is active in many marine forums and has a progressive approach.

Richard has had many years of experience within the marine industry from his beginnings as a plater to Head of Marine Survey at SEAFISH . Richard manages the SCMS Martitime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Fishing Vessel Certifying Authority contract.

Petar has been with the SCMS since June 2016 and is involved in all aspects of the company’s accounts.  He has been responsible for streamlining the finance processes and bringing effective and transparent management of the Society’s funds.  Petar also has partial responsibiliy for the administration of the membership.  A Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians he also holds a Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA).

Lorna is a chartered engineer, MRINA with a degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. Prior to working for SCMS she worked for Lloyds Register and The American Bureau of Shipping carrying out plan approval and surveys on all types /sizes of vessels. She was Principal Marine surveyor at Seafish carrying out surveys and plan approvals for fishing vessels under 24m registered length.

Kerry was appointed to the SCMS team in July 2018.  She has previously worked in several companies in a Quality role, is a qualified Lead Auditor and was previously an army officer dealing with training provision and standards assessment.  Her skills and experience have assisted in broadening the opportunities provided by the Society, improving efficiencies and successfully achieving and maintaining ISO accreditation.

Holly joined SCMS in September 2021. She is an excellent administrator with a keen eye for detail, a great understanding of the survey cycles and a knowledgeable and vital contact for Examiners. She is always willing to assist with any problems. Holly also deals with much of the office IT and is helping to programme and develop the SCMS bespoke database.

Debra joined SCMS in October 2023 as an exciting uplift in Fishing Vessel Authorisations was agreed by the MCA. Debra has years of administrative experience and is a excellent addition to the SCMS Fishing Vessel team.