AB Marine, Inc. - Andrew F. Barends

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Lexington VA, Graduate 1989, BA History

• Graduate of DTCC, Georgetown DE, 2012, AAS Energy Management

• U.S. Army Reserve Transportation Officer, Specialized training in truck, amphibious landing, Marine Small Boat, Supply, Honorable Discharge 1998

• Chapman School of Marine Surveying, Graduate February 1996

• ABYC courses in Electrical, Corrosion, Hull Construction, and Accident Investigation

• Mercury Marine, Blackwood, NJ Engine and Drive Course for Surveyors 1999

• Member ABYC, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)

• Staff Consultant for Alpha Marine Surveyors, Miami, FL, specializing in accident investigation, and marine insurance claims, commercial shipping and cargo.

• Sea School, Ft. Lauderdale, USCG Captains course, December 2000

• SAMS, continuing education in Electrical, Valuation, Hull Construction, Repairs, Manufacturing and Accident Investigation.

• Patten Co, Divsion Manager, 1998 - 2002 Boat and Survival Gear Manufacturing (manufactured military assault boats and rescue boats and equipment for government and recreational use)

• Security Clearance, US Army

• Patrol Boat Captain U.S Army contractor, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland

• Federal Court accepted Expert Witness

• State of Maryland accepted Expert Witness

• Boat US Technical Exchange