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ROSS MANSON

ROSS MANSON

Cape Town

Summary

Environmental Specialist with over 20 years of global expertise in the maritime, construction, and consultancy sectors.ven expertise in ISO 14001 EMS implementation, IMO/MARPOL compliance, environmental auditing, and sustainability initiatives. Skilled at leading cross-cultural teams, driving environmental excellence, and delivering regulatory compliance on complex projects, including harbors, ports, hospitals, cruise liners, and power plants.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Officer - Operations Team

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
Southampton
08.2018 - 09.2025
  • Ensured full compliance with IMO, MARPOL, and port-state regulations across global cruise operations.
  • Maintained critical records (ORB, GRB, ballast, biofouling), and led environmental audits.
  • Collaborated daily with maritime engineers to maintain compliance in engine room operations
  • Managed shipboard waste streams, sewage treatment, and hazardous materials.
  • Trained 1,000+ crew in environmental awareness, achieving significant improvements in compliance culture.
  • Championed sustainability initiatives, reducing plastic use, and implementing energy-efficient technologies.
  • Acted as a liaison with authorities and third-party organizations during inspections and certifications.
  • Executed and upheld company EMS as part of daily operations.

Environmental Manager - Hamad Port

Construction Development Company LLC
Doha
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Directed environmental compliance on one of the world's largest port projects.
  • Achieved legislative compliance within the monitoring program (air, water, soil, noise, emissions).
  • Chaired weekly executive meetings on environmental performance.
  • Conducted audits against ISO 14001:2015 EMS, and developed corrective action plans.

Snr. Environmental Engineer - Hamad Port

Construction Development Company LLC
Doha
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Developed and enforced CEMP, Waste, and Emission Monitoring Plans.
  • Coordinated monitoring activities and submitted monthly compliance reports.
  • Trained junior engineers on ISO methodologies and legal compliance.

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ISO-Q Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Implemented EMS for Eskom, Africa's largest electricity producer.
  • Led environmental audits across power stations, coal mines, and construction sites.
  • Delivered client training on EMS implementation and compliance.

Environmental Manager / Coordinator

WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
Durban
04.2010 - 05.2013
  • Managed environmental teams across major construction projects.
  • Supported tender proposals with environmental input and compliance planning.
  • Guided projects toward Green Star accreditation (GBCSA).

Skills

  • Environmental compliance and auditing (IMO, MARPOL, ISO 14001)
  • Waste and hazardous material management
  • Sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction
  • ISO 14001 implementation
  • Legislative compliance
  • Risk management and emergency response
  • Stakeholder engagement and authority collaboration
  • Training and capacity building

Hobbies and Interests

  • Scuba diving (PADI Rescue Diver)
  • Maritime engineering
  • Outdoors
  • Writing

Education And Professional Development

  • BSc in Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2005
  • Green Star Accredited Professional Course, Green Building Council of South Africa, 2012
  • Construction Environmental Management Course, IRCA, 2012
  • Wildflower identification, Africa land-use training, 2009
  • Indigenous grass identification, Africa land-use training, 2009
  • STCW valid until 2028
  • Crisis management and human behaviour
  • Security awareness
  • Crowd management
  • PSCRB other than fast rescue valid until 2023

Earlier Roles

  • Environmental Consultant, SSI Environmental Consultants, 2009-2010
  • Principal Consultant (Part-Time), Mackenzie Manson Environmental, 2008-2014
  • Environmental Consultant, Indiflora CC, 2007-2008
  • Marine Park Ranger Intern, Saba Marine Park, Netherlands Antilles, 2007
  • English Teacher, Soejoen Language Institute, South Korea, 2006-2007

Timeline

Environmental Officer - Operations Team

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
08.2018 - 09.2025

Environmental Manager - Hamad Port

Construction Development Company LLC
12.2016 - 10.2017

Snr. Environmental Engineer - Hamad Port

Construction Development Company LLC
01.2015 - 11.2016

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ISO-Q Consulting (Pty) Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2014

Environmental Manager / Coordinator

WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
04.2010 - 05.2013

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