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Mr. Joel Isava, is the Chairman of Bridge Control Services Limited and currently holds the additional portfolio of Director with responsibility for Operations and Maintenance.
As an active Marine Pilot at the Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association, he effectively manages his time to ensure corporate success. He began his merchant marine career in 1990 with Harrison Line of Liverpool, UK. He attained his Class II/I FGN Certificate of Competency, after attending the University of Southampton, UK.
Mr. Isava holds a Master of Science in Maritime Management, and has over 25 years of management experience, working with local & international customers, on a range of vessel types. In keeping with the knowledge requirements for his position, Mr. Isava has represented the Company at various regional and international maritime conferences and seminars, and has successfully completed specific international training, relevant to his current portfolio:
- Mechanical & Electronic, Technician level certification (Toromont, Canada).
- Water Jet Technician Certification (Seattle, WA).
- Helm Connect Advanced Training (Nashville, TN).
- Effective Corporate Governance (Arthur Lok Jack GSB, Trinidad).
- Finance certification (UWI, Barbados).
- Taxation Training (Arthur Lok Jack GSB, Trinidad).
His detailed knowledge in the small marine craft space, allows for bespoke management of the operational, engineering & maintenance departments. He continues to keep abreast of relevant emergent technologies and modern business practices. He is also an active member of the Royal Institute of Navigation.
In addition to advising the Board of Directors on technical matters, he actively supports and actions other cohesive contributions from fellow directors and colleagues.
Mr. Anthony Wall
Mr. Anthony Wall was appointed a Director at Bridge Control Services Limited in November, 2017. He holds the portfolio of Director with responsibility for HSE and Quality. He is a Marine Pilot by profession and has worked in this capacity at the Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association since 2014. Prior to his career as a Marine Pilot, he gained more than seven years’ seafaring experience having started as a cadet in 2006 and rising to the rank of Second Officer.
Mr. Wall holds a Class II/I Certificate of Competency, (Unlimited Foreign Going) from South Tyneside College in the United Kingdom with endorsements in petroleum and gas. He also holds a Diploma in Maritime Operations from the University of Trinidad and Tobago and is also a qualified safety officer. He possesses the following additional certification in the field of safety:
- Certificate in Introduction to OSH Training
- Certificate in Introduction to Safety Management
- Certificate in Effective Safety Committee Operations
- Hazard Analysis Control
- Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Certificate Fleet Safety Management
Following the recent success in the Oil and Gas sector by neighboring countries such as Guyana and Suriname, Mr. Wall has updated his skill set by successfully completed a Certificate in FPSO and a Diploma in Surveying of Offshore Units from the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.
Mr. Wall has also attended Corporate Governance training, Effective Organizational Wellness Programme and Effective Management and Work Place Risk training as well as Finance for Non-Financial Directors facilitated by the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business during his tenure as Director.
Lennox Wayne Bailey
Lennox Wayne Bailey is an established maritime professional with a wealth of education and experience in the field. He is the holder of a foreign going Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency. He has also earned a Master of Science in Maritime Safety Administration from the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden and is a certified Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor. His education ranges across the fields of maritime, business and finance.
Lennox serves as a Marine Pilot with the Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association. His journey at the Association began in 2006 where he continues to demonstrate his navigational expertise and commitment to maritime safety. Prior to joining the Association, he held significant roles including Technical Project Manager and Senior Lecturer at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (now the Caribbean Maritime University), and Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. His responsibilities in the latter role encompassed the overall management of the Technical Department to include negotiations, revenue generation and providing technical support to the Jamaican Ship and Yacht Registry. As the Director, he also functioned as the appointed Surveyor General, Principal Receiver of Wreck and Principal STCW Examiner.
In November 2023, he was re-appointed to the Board of Directors of Bridge Control Services Limited (BCSL). He now functions as a Director and the Secretary to the Board. This portfolio has propelled him to strive for excellence in communication, and business strategy and development, whilst having a greater appreciation for the maritime industry and its development. His goals at this juncture are to work synergistically with fellow directors to ensure the continuity of BCSL, to continue to foster good business relationship with industry players and to support the industry as it develops within this technological era.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Lennox has been actively contributing to maritime committees in various capacities both locally and internationally and to non-profit organizations. He is a long-standing member of the Nautical Institute where he became an Associate Fellow in 2014. His contributions and leadership also extend to community service, having served in different capacities such as President, Vice-President, Chairman and Director in the Lions & Kiwanis Clubs, showcasing his dedication to social responsibility.
In addition to his maritime achievements, Lennox is an avid photographer, having received multiple acknowledgements for his work in the arts. His hobbies include reading, gardening, and hiking, reflecting a well-rounded individual with a passion for both technical and creative pursuits. With his extensive background, Lennox remains a pivotal figure in the maritime industry and various community engagements.
Capt. Kriston Hackett, AFNI
Mr. Kriston Hackett is a maritime professional with a Certificate of Competency (COC) Class 2/2 (Master Mariner Unlimited) issued by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He commenced his seagoing career in 2002 at the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Jamaica and has sailed on Container vessels, Ro-ro Passenger vessels and High Speed Craft. He also has membership status with the Nautical Institute and is an Associate Fellow.
In June 2012, Mr. Hackett joined the Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association in the capacity of Apprentice Pilot and has since accumulated thirteen (13) years of piloting experience. About four years later, in January 2016, he was appointed a director on the Board of Bridge Control Services Limited (BCSL). Later that year, he also assumed command of the High-Speed Craft T&T Spirit, thereby assisting the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with master services for the inter-island ferry bridge.
Mr. Hackett is committed to his continuous professional development as he has been pursuing programmes to enhance his competence in both the maritime and business fields. In 2011, he obtained a Diploma in Small Craft Surveying from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and in 2016 he obtained a Train the Trainer Certificate from Author Lok Jack Global School of Business (ALJ GBS). He has also completed Corporate Governance Training, Taxation 101 and Finance for non-finance directors at the ALJ GSB. In 2023, he obtained an ISM Lead Auditor Certificate from the Nautical Institute and completed a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Suffolk. The Master programme has made him develop a greater appreciation for good leadership and management, business ethics, balancing internal and external stakeholders’ interests and managing the softer human issues. The programme had a strategic focus which covered Marketing, Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Change Management, Project Management and Consultancy Management. The knowledge gained has definitely build his competencies in management and leadership. His most recent accomplishment is the completion of the MCA Approved Diesel Engine Course Part 1.
Mr. Hackett is very passionate about the maritime industry, particularly youth advancement in the maritime field. He is a mentor to many young people, to whom he provides valuable insights into a rewarding career at sea. He takes great pleasure in guiding and supporting those who have chosen a career path in the maritime industry. He enjoys sharing his industry knowledge by tutoring a range of courses approved by the Maritime Services Division and by offering marine consultancy services to several local governmental bodies. In his leisure time he enjoys playing and watching football, reading articles, exercising and socializing with close relatives and friends.
Mr. Joel Isava, M.Sc., AFNI Chairman of Bridge Control Services Limited