MEET THE TEAM

Based in Cornwall in the UK, James, MD at Swathe Services has a BSc in Underwater Studies with Ocean Science and an MSc in Hydrography,  both obtained at Plymouth University.  James has been working within the marine survey industry for over 25 years as a Hydrographic Surveyor, Consultant and Entrepreneur.  He is the founder and Managing Director of Swathe Services which incorporates a team of skilled survey professionals who offer product sales, equipment rental, personnel deployment and training.   He has been the chairman of the south west region of The Hydrographic Society UK and sits on the Societies Education Committee.  James is committed to pushing the boundaries of surveying and innovation to bring better, safer and environmentally considerate solutions to the survey industry

Shelley  is the Swathe Services Group, Finance Manager.  Shelley obtained a degree in Accounting and Finance at The University of Plymouth and is a Qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience.  Shelley joined the organisation in 2016 and looks after the day to day company accounts, cashflow,  and everything finance related.  In her spare time Shelley can be found by the sea, paddle boarding, kayaking, bodyboarding and she also enjoys snowboarding vacations.

Family time is very important to both Shelley and James who have a 9 year old daughter Fleur, and new puppy Blaze, who is a welcome addition to the office team.

After achieving a BSc in Hydrography at the University of Plymouth, Business Development Manager, Kerry, spent 15 years working offshore on a wide range of projects and seagoing vessels.  She then returned to the UK as a Training Centre Manager/Technical Author,  providing support for some of the latest marine systems and processes.  Since joining the team, Kerry has been tasked with contacting new and existing companies to introduce the integrated support solutions offered by Swathe Services.  An interest in new technology means she is also closely monitoring how autonomy and AI processes are changing the role of the offshore surveyor.

When not at work, Kerry’s hobbies include Dancing, DIY and tending to her chili plants.