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Dick began his marine career in 1958 as an Able Seaman in the Norwegian Merchant Marine. In 1964 he began building ships in Seattle Washington for Lockheed Shipbuilding. Dick obtained his US Coast Guard Master Near Coastal 1600 tons license and was the master of numerous vessels including the M/Y Quest, the largest yacht registered in America, running between Panama and Alaska. Dick is a Professional Marine Surveyor and was a member in good standing with several organizations including the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, American Boat and Yacht Council, International Association of Marine Investigators and the Metal Boat Society.
Dick continues to reside in Tulalip, Washington, where the water is still his home.
Dick brings a wealth of experience in vessel operations, steel and aluminum boat and ship construction and repair, project management, and condition evaluation to Stolen Boats Canada. |