A graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY, Michael has headed ECM Maritime Services since its formation in 1990.
His maritime experience prior to that includes sea service aboard several US flag vessels as a deck officer, as well as NYK Line’s Port Captain on the US East Coast.
His extensive knowledge of US regulatory requirements as well as spill response in the maritime arena make him one of the most qualified and highly-regarded people in the field of OPA 90 compliance / Incident Command Management.