John Hess; Unlimited Master
John is an accomplished maritime professional who has held senior industry positions for almost 10 years. He is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. His specialty practice areas include compliance system auditing and improvement.
John has had extensive involvement with maritime clients in the U.S. and Canada and is one of a select group of auditors serving a major U.S tanker operator. His exceptional analytical abilities and project management skills contribute to the effectiveness of the entire SMS team.
Certifications & Training
- Master, Any Gross Tons upon Oceans, USCG
- ISO 9000 Maritime Assessor/Lead Assessor, International Register of Certificated Auditors
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, Registrar Accreditation Board
- Certified Quality Improvement Associate, American Society for Quality
- DSMP Auditor, Dredging Contractors of America
- ISPS Code Company Security Officer & Ship Security Officer, MITAGS
Education
- B.S. Marine Transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy
Professional Organizations
- American Society for Quality
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary



