Miles | Pmbreakbulk

Miles Hollingbury

With nearly a decade at Western Stevedoring, our team's proficiency in marketing and business development for stevedoring services has been pivotal. The role honed project implementation and logistics management skills, ensuring efficient cargo movements and contributing to Canadian coastal economic growth.

PM Break Bulk leverages this expertise to provide strategic marine logistics management and advisory services. We focus on enhancing operations and connectivity across the West Coast, fortifying vital infrastructure projects, and fostering collaborative relationships with marine carriers and ports.

Pendragon Marine Services, marine specialists to Eco Emissions Technology Solutions Corp, a company playing a pivotal role as "a catalyst for global change" by reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption in diesel engines, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.

EXPERIENCE

September 2023 - Present

President & Principal Consultant

PM Break Bulk & Project Services

Marine Logistics Manager and Marine Supervisors for Surerus Murphy JV, on the WLNG project. Stevedoring and other marine consultancy.

President & Director of Business Devolopment

Pendragon Marine Services

Marine Specialists to EcoEmissions Technology Solutions Corps. "DECARBONISATION CATALYST".
Their patented pre-combustion Advanced Catalyst Inject System (ACIS) causes diesel fuel to burn at a lower temperature, creating a longer burning period during the diesel engine's power stroke cycle. Lowering fuel consumption and emissions.

March 2014 - September 2023

Director Business Development

Western Stevedoring and Terminal Services

Increased return to shareholders by improving revenue for the ship stevedore division, every year.
Formulated and oversaw all stevedore contracts, handled business development, and oversaw project management.
Planned and coordinated the implementation of business development plans.
Directed strategies to increase revenue and profit.
Maintained and improved my operational knowledge through participation in day-to-day operations.
Maintained a professional network facilitated by the amalgamation of standard and socially interactive (internet) tools.
Screened potential business opportunities by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; and resolving internal priorities.
Hands-on when special projects are demanded.

June 2012 - February 2013

Senior Cargo Superintendent

Western Stevedoring and Terminal Services

Organized and directed the loading and discharging of various cargo types, with particular emphasis on break bulk and project cargoes.
Supervised and motivated foremen and labour.
Preplanned cargo equipment as required.
Liaised and worked with ship owners and charterers.

Spring 1997 – Feb 2004

November 2008 – June 2009

Marine Consultant

Pendragon Marine Services Ltd

Consulted regarding bulk, break bulk, and project cargo operating procedures for bulk carriers.
Ensured vessel preparation and readiness to receive cargo.
Advised on unloading and loading methodologies, including the most efficient combinations of cargoes to utilize vessel space and reduce freight cost per metric ton or cubic meter.
Acted as a port captain and owner's representative for both project and regular break bulk cargoes.
Marine surveying.
Worked in various locations in North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean.

June 2009 - June 2012

Ledcor Resources & Transportation Ltd.

General Manager Marine Facilities

Reported to the President
Liaised and led all levels of management and support.
Completed a project study to determine the feasibility to export B. C’s beetle-killed pine biomass for power generation in Europe, and costs, such as rail, truck, and ocean transportation.
Oversaw the design and construction of the Vancouver Harbour Water Lot Project.
Set up and oversaw the initial operation of the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Seaplane Terminal, including the implementation of a groundbreaking Quality and Safety Management System.
Awarded Ledcor's 2011 Innovation Award for the innovative anchoring system used for the seaplane docks.

February 2004 - October 2008

Director

Tidal Transport & Trading Ltd.

Oversaw the offshore shipment of various breakbulk products, with particular emphasis on logs.
Managed stevedore contractors.
Ship agency services
Managed ship holds cleaning services, (cement and other cargoes.)
Port captain and management consultant.
Worked in various locations in North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean.

May 1997 - February 2004

Owners Representative and Port Captain

Cia de Navegacao Norsul

Responsible for all west coast operations for Norsul vessels.
Matched port rotation to cargo availability and liaised with the vessel to ensure smooth contact with all port agents.
Attended vessels throughout the west coasts of North and Latin America.
Negotiated stevedore contracts in all WCNA ports, reporting directly to Norsul RIO.
Coordinated with Norsul RIO and their commercial agents in Vancouver for all working cargoes.
Calculated all working and final stowage plans.
Ordered and maintained all cargo equipment on the west coast.
Directed all operations in WCNA ports, including liaising with shippers, ports, and terminals, and determining all port rotations and hours of overtime worked.

November 1991 - May 1997

Stevedore Superintendent

Empire International Stevedores Ltd.

Worked with all stakeholders to organize the loading and discharging of various cargo types.
Supervised and motivated foremen and labour.
Preplanned all cargo equipment as necessary.
Developed new business.

April 1987 - November 1991

Supercargo

British Columbia Supercargoes Association

Contracted as a cargo superintendent (supercargo) and port captain for Sanko Kisen, Gearbulk Shipping, Egon Oldendorff, Platou, and others.
Worked in various locations in North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean.

1974 - 1987

Merchant Navy Officer

Multiple Employers

Ocean Transport & Trading Ltd. (General Cargo.)
Zapata Marine (Offshore Oil Vessels – OSV.)
Dome Petroleum (OSV) – Included spells ashore in the office as a Marine Coordinator.
Gulf Canada Resources (OSV) – Included spells ashore to assist with the management of arctic bases.
Seahorse LLP (OSV.)

Awarded Ledcor’s 2011 Innovation Award

Awarded Ledcor’s 2011 Innovation Award. This is awarded by Ledcor (a two billion dollar in revenue industrial conglomerate) to recognize ideas that contribute to the success of the company which strike a balance between practical necessity and economic reality. This was awarded in recognition of the innovative anchoring system we used for the seaplane docks.