Dr. Phil Anderson is the founder of ConsultISM Ltd. and principal consultant and Expert Witness. He brings nearly 50 years’ experience of working in the maritime industry including seagoing on a wide variety of vessel types and sizes, 25 years working in P&I Clubs and the marine insurance sector, 12 years as a marine consultant – as well as a number of part time Academic appointments at Maritime Universities around the world. His specialisation is accident and incident causation and the management of safety and operational risk.

Career Background

1969 – 1980 – Seagoing Career – serving as Deck Officer on board general cargo ships, bulk carriers, OBOs, liquid gas carriers and container vessels.

1980 – 2005 – P&I Club / Liability Insurance – initially handling claims but then pioneering the development and concept of accident and loss prevention in the marine insurance industry.

2005 – Present – Marine Consultant and Expert Witness specialising in maritime safety and operational risk management.

During his career he was also actively involved in a number of other maritime related activities:

2007 – 2015 – Visiting Professor – World Maritime University – Malmo, Sweden (part time)

2011 – 2015 – Visiting Professor – Dalian Maritime University – Peoples Republic of China (part time)

2005 – 2015 – Visiting Fellow – University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (part time)

2004 – 2010 – Associate Lecturer – Northumbria University (part time)

2015 – 2016 – Professor in Practice – Head of Maritime Campus – University of Trinidad and Tobago (short term contract)

2004 – 2006 – International President of the Nautical Institute (voluntary part time basis)

Educational qualifications:

D.Prof, – Doctor of Professional Studies – Thesis Title: Managing Safety on board Ships – Middlesex University

BA (Hons.) – Combined Arts – Philosophy and Religion – 2:1 Honours – University of Sunderland

Examination for full Membership of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – MCIArb (LLB equivalent)

Accredited Mediator – Civil and Commercial

Master Mariner – Class One – Foreign Going

Publications

Dr. Anderson has authored or co-authored numerous books and articles on maritime safety and operational risk management related issues. Some of the more significant publications are listed below:

“The Mariners Role in Collecting Evidence – In light of ISM” (2006)

“ISM Code – A practical Guide to the Legal and Insurance Implications” published by Lloyds of London Press 1998 – Second Edition Published November 2005 – Third Edition published January 2015

‘A seafarer’s guide to ISM’ and ‘What have the World Cup and ISM got in common’ – Published by NEPIA – 2002

‘Cracking the Code’ – published by the Nautical Institute 2003.

Commissioned (2009) by the International Chamber of Shipping / International Shipping Federation to help rewrite and update the industry standard reference work: ‘Guidelines on the application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code’ – 4th Edition – published in June 2010.

‘ReportISM’ – A quarterly electronic newsletter dedicated to ISM Code and safety management related issues – since 2005

Computer Based Training (CBT) Course for ISM Designated Persons + Two day practical workshop – with Maersk Training Centre (recognised by the UK Maritime & Coast Guard Agency).

“The Human Element in Claims – What Role for the P&I Clubs?”

“Accident and Loss Prevention at Sea”