KEVIN ALEXANDER POPE Group HSSE Manager (Company Security Officer) Address: Villa 763, Al Hamra Village, Al Jazirah, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Nationality: British Telephone: Mobile: +971 (0) 50 632 0070 Home: +971 (0) 7 228 2320 Date of Birth: 17th November 1969 Email: kevin.pope@hotmail.co.uk Skype: kevinalexanderpope Executive Summary:

With over sixteen years offshore experience, over nine years of which were spent working in the oil, gas and renewables industry as a Group HSSE Manager (Company Security Officer) and Drilling Supervisor / HSSE Representative, I have extensive industry and working knowledge on how best to ensure safe Marine, ROV, Geotechnical and Geophysical operations during sub-sea projects, jack up barge manoeuvring, positioning, nearshore and offshore drilling operations, operating in Europe, Middle East, Asia and North African regions. Integrating with Fleet Management in the co-ordination of safe vessel dry docking procedures, essential vessel repairs and scheduled maintenance .Overseeing all aspects of HSSE during the mobilisation of Geophysical, Geotechnical and ROV survey spreads. Liaising with associated project disciplines to ensure the HSSE project pre-requisites and Company standards are met and maintained. Working alongside the majority of the globally recognised oil and gas majors, obtaining a widespread network of contacts, attaining a proven track record in both offshore and onshore management, I enjoy new challenges and opportunities to broaden my existing skill set wherever possible. Employment History: Group HSSE Manager (CSO) August 2012 – To Date: Horizon Geosciences

Assistant HSE Manager / Project Co-ordinator May 2011 – August 2012: Horizon Geosciences

Geotechnical Drilling Supervisor / HSSE Rep June 2007 – May 2011: Horizon Geosciences

Lead Geotechnical Driller (Rotary) / Safety Lead May 2000 – June 2007: ESG Soil Mechanics

Assistant Pipe Lay Foreman (Tie in Crew) September 1999 – April 2000: A-Hak Pipelines (Gas)

Close Protection TL, Residential Security Detail March 1997 – September 1999: Global Net Security CS

Mine Warfare (Ships Diver) November 1986 – March 1997: Her Majesty’s Royal Navy

Honours: General Service Medal for active service Awarded two Good Conduct Accolades Professional Development: NEBOSH International General Cert (Credit) NEBOSH Diploma Completed (exams ongoing) IOSH Managing Safely British Drilling Association (BDA) Accredited Specialist Security, NVQ Level 3 IMCA Company Co-Ordinator IOSH Technical Member Operational Training:

ISPS Company Security Officer / Ship Security Diploma, Close Protection / Security Management Incident Investigation Root Cause Analysis leadership Lead Driller (Rotary), NVQ Level 3 National Education Board of Supervisory Management

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training RYA Rigid inflatable Boat Coxswain Defensive and Tactical Driving Self-Elevating Platform Barge Master Wire Rope Socketing Rigging Slinging Banksman

Internal Auditor OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, 14001, 29001, 17025 Basic Fire Fighting Sea Survival First Aid Registered Security Dog Handler (Chartwell K9) OGUK Medically fit to work offshore.

Areas of Expertise: Safety and Risk Management: Coordinate vessel, site and facility HAZID walk rounds, inspections and audits; provide improvement strategies,

review risk assessments and implement follow up procedures to ensure safeguards are established and maintained. Create Company and project specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and tracking systems. Develop pro-active safety campaigns on operational conditions, improving on Company Safe Systems of Work. Evaluate effectiveness of Company standards and procedures, monitoring Company, Incident and Frequency Rates.

KEVIN ALEXANDER POPE HSSE Manager (Company Security Officer) Security: Implement an effective safety and security management system in accordance with International Ship and Port

Security Code (ISPS) and Best management practice (BMP 4). Ensure the Ship Security Officer is trained and certified in accordance with STCW requirements and that ship officers

are familiar with their duties and responsibilities as decreed by the CSO and DPA. Ensure sufficient vessel and facility security measures are in place to reduce any likelihood of a security breach. Co-ordinate random Drug and Alcohol screening of vessel crew and Company personnel. Arrange armed security details for vessel transits and/or operations in high risk areas. Coordinate non-lethal countermeasures by way of vessel hardening and the establishment of secure CITADELS. Continuation Training and Development: Member Representative for IMCA Competency and Training, utilising IMCA guidelines to ensure compliance to HSE

regulations, in accordance with the company Integrated management System, ISO and OHSAS standards. Conduct assessments for verification of competencies for performance reviews and annual appraisals. Lead and deliver training programs, workshops and safety campaigns. System Management: Implementation Company HSSE Management System applicable to local laws and industry best practice. Liaise with clients and sub-contractors to ensure common Safety and Quality performance objectives are met at all

stages of project planning and execution. Keep informed about legislative acts and regulations pertaining to the Company’s operations. Technical Expertise: Operating as Drilling Supervisor on DP2 and four point mooring vessels, mediating with vessel management in the

coordination of SIMOPS with vessel survey and drilling operations. Extensive knowledge and experience in manoeuvring/positioning of nearshore self-propelled self-elevating platforms. Company IMCA Representative for ROV, Survey and Marine operations. Proficient in Unexploded Ordinance (UXO), identifying areas of potential threat of exposure and ascertain what

mitigation measures must be applied in order to reduce any likelihood of a UXO encounter during operations. Incident Investigations, Audits and Inspections: Lead incident investigation teams to determine causal factors and conduct post incident root cause analysis and

provide conclusive evidence and recommendations for improvement. Carry out vessel and facility HSSE audits and inspections in accordance with IMCA guidelines and clients

specifications. Integrate inspection programmes, internal and external audits for all vessels and premises in accordance with ISO

and OHSAS standards as well as the vessel ISM Code. Reporting: Create and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual reports to senior management and vested stakeholders (e.g.

Safety Statistics, KPIs, Near Misses, Inspection/Audit Programmes). Reporting non-conformities, accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring follow up actions are implemented. Recommendations for improvement, corrective and preventative actions are carried out to a satisfactory level. Chair regular HSSE meetings with senior management to asses and review any HSSE issues.

Staffing and Resource Allocation: Interview and recruit safety professionals to senior level, allocate manpower resources to accommodate clients

expectations and meet with vessel, site and project environmental, safety and security requirements. Interests:

Hiking and Camping Playing Golf

Kayaking / Paddle Boarding Fishing

Cycling Travel

References: Available on request.