Speakers
Tania Berry MIMarEST
Dr Thomas Beard Ph.D CEng MIMechE MIMarEST
Mohammad Mirzaei
Alan Crowle FIMarEST
Session Four: UK ports, infrastructure and supply chains
Tania Berry is an electrotechnical expert in her field, with over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry. With operator (Royal Navy), Class and design experience, she provides robust electrical engineering solutions that enhance the safety and operability of maritime operations. As BMTs Electrical Capability Lead, Tania collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, working towards aligning the electrical capabilities with strategic objectives, thus fostering innovation and excellence. Tania holds an MSc in Systems Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde.
Dr. Thomas Beard is a chartered engineer and the clean maritime lead at BMT. He has a PhD in Hydrogen Safety from Loughborough University and has over a decade of experience in alternative fuels. He is a member of several industry working groups and academic advisory boards. He has published and presented numerous papers on the topic of alternative fuels for maritime and naval platforms.
Mohammad Mirzaei is a highly motivated and research-oriented maritime professional with 15 years of experience in, pilotage, port marine operations and shipping. He holds an MSc in Port Management (Outstanding, 2024) from Liverpool John Moores University and an MSc in Environmental Management (Distinction, 2016). His academic and professional journey has shaped a strong interest in maritime logistics, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), port infrastructure and safety assessment.
In recent years, his focus has shifted towards applied research in alternative marine fuels, maritime transport and logistics, and decarbonisation pathways for the shipping sector. With extensive operational experience, he has demonstrated expertise in planning and coordinating port marine activities to maximise efficiency while ensuring compliance with the Port & Marine Facility Safety Code, HSE standards, and company procedures. He is committed to continuous improvement, safety culture promotion, and contributing to the sustainable future of the maritime industry.
Alan Crowle is a naval architect studying for a Master of Philosophy at the University of Exeter. The focus of the research is on the load-out, fit-out, tow-out, and installation of floating offshore wind turbines and floating substations.
He has 55 years of marine engineering experience in the design, construction, and offshore installation of marine structures for renewable energy, oil and gas, and LNG terminals. He is a fellow of IMarEST, RINA, and the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors and a member of the Energy Institute.
Nikkii has 20 years’ experience in the upstream energy and maritime sectors gained in front end and detailed design engineering related activities, safety and risk consultancy as well as independent third-party verifications for compliances with Regulatory requirements. She has been involved in numerous offshore and onshore energy related facilities at various stages of the cradle to grave lifecycle of the asset, in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Canada and the North Sea.
Her current role with Lloyd’s Register is predominately focused on process safety aspects in LR’s Rules and Regulations development related to decarbonisation solutions and developments in both maritime and upstream energy sector.