Senior Advisory

When safety, regulation, and reputation matter, you need experienced outside judgment.

I advise marine tourism, sanctuary, and marine wildlife operations—helping projects reduce operational risk, align with regulators and insurers, and move from concept to safe execution. Based in Bangkok; engaged worldwide on a retainer or fixed-scope basis.

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About Jim

A career built on difficult environments and high consequence work.

Senior Marine Operations, Safety & Risk Advisor

My background spans marine mammal care, emergency response, and international projects—built around one theme: making complex operations safe, workable, and defensible.

Curator of Marine Mammals, City of Seattle Aquarium
Director of Wildlife Response, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (largest wildlife rehab center ever built)
Chief Consultant, Free Willy / Keiko Foundation (sea-pen design, build, and deployment in Iceland)
Author of marine wildlife contingency plans for major oil companies and the U.S. Navy
Research and operations work across Southeast Asia and the Pacific
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Advisory Services

Clear scope. Fast decisions.

Monthly Retainer Advisory

Ongoing senior oversight: SOPs, training frameworks, risk flags, regulator/insurer questions, and operational decisions—without hiring a full-time executive.

Safety, Risk & Compliance Review

Fixed-scope audit for marine attractions or marine wildlife operations. You receive a written findings report and a prioritized action plan.

Investor / Developer Due Diligence

Independent evaluation before capital is committed: operational realism, shutdown risk, staffing feasibility, and go/no-go recommendations.

Who I Work With

Operators & Project Owners

Resorts, marine attractions, dive/helmet operations, and marine wildlife organizations that need safe, repeatable, regulator-ready operations.

Decision-Makers

Developers, tourism authorities, boards, insurers, and investors who need an experienced outside assessment before taking risk.

What clients get

Practical judgment based on real life experiences. Clear priorities, measurable risk reduction, and language that regulators and insurers understand.

Fewer surprises during inspections
Operational plans staff can actually execute
Clear documentation and accountability
Decision support when timelines and reputations are on the line

Contact

Confidential. Fast response.

Request an advisory call

Email a short description of your project, location, timeline, and what you’re trying to decide. I’ll reply with next steps and availability.

Email: jsty23@aol.com

Based in: Bangkok, Thailand (work worldwide)

What to include

Project type (resort attraction, sanctuary, rehab, investor review, etc.)
Location and operating status
Primary concern (regulators, insurance, SOPs, training, feasibility)
Timeline (days/weeks/months)