Chris joined Thomas Miller in March 2001, after a long seagoing career in all types of tankers. Chris joined Shell Tankers in 1969 as cadet and sailed with them until 1977 rising to Second Officer, then joined Silver Line (V.Ships UK) and sailed in Chemical Tankers and LPG vessels.

From 1983 until December 2000 he served as master for V Ships in LPG, Chemical and Product carriers, including 1 special OBO. 

Chris is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and a qualified Lead Auditor for ISM.