Alan has many years of stevedoring & surveying experience which include directing and supervising cargo operations which include stowage planning, packaging and securing for ocean going & inter-modal transportation. Well versed with ship construction, structural integrity, operations and limitations of lifting gear including heavy lifts. Seagoing background includes safe maintenance of cargo gear, and calculation of safe working loads. Calculate static and dynamic vessel stability during cargo operations at sea and in port, roll-on/roll-off operations and the bending moments and shearing stresses to barge/ship's structure. Design securing arrangements of over-dimensional cargo on ships, barge, railcars and trailers. Experience with welding types, strength and adequacy of lashing arrangements and coefficients of friction. Represent cargo owners, charterers, freight forwarders, and underwriters for surveys relating to cargo damage, claims managements and loss control.

Alan has vast experience in Maritime safety and risk management. Prior to joining Millennium Intermodal, he worked closely with OSHA, USCG, EPA, TSA and other Governmental agencies ensuring safely and security of personnel & cargo.