Marine Consulting
Providing consultancy and auditing to the port, shipping, and marine project sectors
and a range of services from expert witness provision to surveys.
Who We Are
Sherwood Maritime is an independent Marine Consultancy based in Chichester on the South Coast of England.
We are committed to providing our clients with accurate, reliable, and practical solutions that are tailored to their specific needs and goals. Whether it be developing Marine Safety Management Systems, achieving regulatory compliance, analysing navigational risk or providing specialist marine advice, we understand that each of our clients has unique needs and goals. That's why we take a personalised approach to each project, working closely with our clients to understand their specific requirements and to deliver customised solutions that meet their needs.
If you're looking for expert advice and support for your marine operations, we invite you to contact us to learn more about how we can help.
Our Services
Discover more about our range of services. We are an agile consultancy who are constantly developing so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help find a solution.
Auditing and Safety Compliance
We help ports, marine facilities, and ship operators navigate the complex and constantly changing landscape of maritime regulations to ensure that their operations are in compliance with relevant laws and standards. From full Designated Person services to providing assurance to Boards and Duty Holders, we offer a range of options.
Maritime Cyber Security
We help ports, marine facilities, and ship operators to protect their organisations, vessels and systems with Cyber Security certification designed to meet industry and the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO's) requirements.
Risk Assessment and Safety Management Systems
From providing guidance to fully authoring documentation, we are able to collaboratively assist in the development of Marine Safety Management Systems that are tailored to your organisation. We are also able to assist with Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for your organisation, or provide Navigational Risk Assessment for your project.
Marine Engineering Consultancy
Our experienced engineering consultants are able to assist with surveying including On and Off-Hire Condition Surveys, ISM Code Implementation, developing and managing Planned Maintenance Systems, and providing Technical Auditing and Advice.
Yacht and Small Craft Survey
We provide range of yacht and small craft surveys, all independently quality assured by an IIMS surveyor and underwritten by a comprehensive Marine Trades Insurance Policy.
Expert Witness Services
Our Maritime Expert Witness services are delivered by professionals trained by Bond Solon, the UK’s leading authority on expert witness practice. We provide clear, impartial, and court-compliant expert opinion across maritime safety, navigation, pilotage, port operations, maritime security, and marine governance.
Managing Director and
Principal Consultant
Gideon Sherwood HM Cert AFNI
Gideon is a marine professional with over 26 years’ experience combining 16 years in the Royal Navy and 10 years in Port Operations including as a Harbour Master. He is an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, a member of the UK Maritime Pilots' Association, a holder of the United Kingdom Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA) Certificate of Competence, and an ISM Lead Auditor. Gideon is currently on the Council of the UKHMA as the Associate Member representative. He has extensive experience in Marine Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; Marine Accident and Incident Investigation; Expert Witness reporting and cross-examination; provision of specialist advice to and involvement in marine infrastructure projects: Marine Safety Management System development and operation; provision of Vessel Traffic Services; and Pilotage and Towage.
Small Craft Surveyor and
Principal Consultant
James Gould AFRIN
James has over 30 years’ experience across a diverse and highly specialised maritime career. He served 13 years in the Royal Navy, including periods in command, specialising in advanced navigation. He continues to support the Royal Navy as a reservist, contributing to pilotage training and autonomous vessel trials.Following his naval service, James managed and conducted vessel trials and acceptance programmes worldwide, predominantly for government clients, alongside the instruction and qualification of vessel operators. An accomplished yachtsman, he has completed transatlantic and transpacific crossings and has maintained a lifelong passion for boats and yachts. James is an Unlimited Admiralty Pilot with extensive experience in pilotage and project towage. He is a member of the UK Marine Pilots’ Association, a Small Craft Marine Surveyor, and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation.
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