About
Since 1974, MUSC has provided services to a wide range of clients including government and regulatory bodies and commercial organisations around the world.
We specialise in providing maritime risk services and advice in some of the world’s most volatile locations. We have an unparalleled history of successful execution of challenging and high-risk projects.
Recognised experts in maritime, border and cargo security, MUSC was invited by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to provide input into the development of the ISPS code in 2001. We are accredited consultants to Lloyd’s of London (Insurance).
MUSC Biographies
Mark Gray MBE
Former Royal Marines Officer with considerable experience of maritime security operations, cooperation with allies, working with, and in, US structures and US-led coalitions at strategic (Pentagon) and operational (US HQ Baghdad and Kabul) levels, and senior Professional Military Education (PME) in US military college. Operational maritime security expertise commanding operations protecting nuclear ballistic missile submarines and warships in high- risk maritime environments.
Nick Holtby
A former Managing Director with UBS Investment Bank as Head of European Cash Equities. Managed a diverse team across 8 counties with significant change management experience. Managing Director and Founder of MNG Maritime and Director of MUSC.
Nigel Brown
An internationally experienced former Royal Marines Commando Colonel, with significant time operating at the strategic, inter-governmental level. Familiar with the USA, having been UK Marine Attaché in Washington DC and daily Pentagon interactions with senior USMC interlocutors. Lead policy planner at NATO HQ in wake of Russia annexation of Crimea. High capital MOD ship procurement experience. Operational planning and execution expertise and latterly employed as a maritime security consultant.
Graham Shaw OBE
With 40 years General Maritime, Subsea and Offshore Industries. Ship Command, Ministry of Defence (Navy) 2 years Ops, 2 years Plans Directorates, 25 years as Company Director, Senior Marine Consultant. 5 years Offshore Subsea Oil and Gas Industry. Experienced in subsea cable installations worldwide, port and harbor security installations, Anti-Piracy management, Onshore/ Subsea Post-Conflict UXO Survey and Disposal, Maritime Risk mitigation.
Chris Austen
Former Royal Naval officer. Search and Rescue diving officer on aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. Deep sea (saturation) oilfield and salvage diver and subsea welder. Diver for the first successful subsea hyperbaric pipeline weld at 1,000 feet depth. Diving superintendent for 1,500 feet deep dive development program (Norway). Head of Halliburton/Dresser joint venture for $1.5 billion deep water offshore oilfield development. Consultant to the International Maritime Organization for development of the International Ship and Port Facility Code. Member of the World Customs Organization Task Force for International Supply Chain Security. Project leader for international supply chain security assessments for US Department of Homeland Security “Operation Safe Commerce”. Extensive international experience in working in high-risk environments.
Joe Still
Former Royal Naval officer. Search and Rescue diving officer on aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. Deep sea (saturation) oilfield and salvage diver and subsea welder. Diver for the first successful subsea hyperbaric pipeline weld at 1,000 feet depth. Diving superintendent for 1,500 feet deep dive development program (Norway). Head of Halliburton/Dresser joint venture for $1.5 billion deep water offshore oilfield development. Consultant to the International Maritime Organization for development of the International Ship and Port Facility Code. Member of the World Customs Organization Task Force for International Supply Chain Security. Project leader for international supply chain security assessments for US Department of Homeland Security “Operation Safe Commerce”. Extensive international experience in working in high-risk environments.
