The MMIF Presents: Brendan Sears, Technical Assessing on "Technology in the adjusting industry (drones)"

Brendan has over 12 years of experience in the maritime industry, and prior to joining Technical Assessing he was a Hull Technical Supervisor and Surveyor at Stream Group.

Brendan has significant experience and expertise in the maintenance and repair of pleasure craft and paramilitary vessels. His unique skill set means he also has experience in international and domestic cargo and logistics, having previously worked for logistics providers including UPS and DHL. 

Brendan has forged strong relationships with a number of hull and cargo underwriters, and his experience extends to all forms of Marine Insurance, including Post Catastrophe Response, Risk Management, Hull Repair Project Management, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Marine Mediation, Cargo Handling, Freight Transport and Logistics (sea, road, rail, air).

Brendan’s exceptional level of versatility has been gained from working in many different environments including Hull, Cargo, Pleasure Craft, Mining. Brendan has developed extensive Marine Surveying skills with a focus on commercial Cargo claims and can provide advice on recoveries and accurate loss and salvage estimates. More recently Brendan has development Skytech TA, a drone service implemented by Technical Assessing. As the company chief drone pilot Brendan is responsible for all operations associated with this new service.

Prior to his career within the maritime industry Brendan worked within the drilling and mining industry specialising in ground anchoring and ground stabilisation and is also experienced in the operation of tracked drilling rigs.