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Crew
Tony has become a partner in the business after taking over from his father who recently retired. His extensive experience in a management role has well equipped him for his transition from the corporate workplace in Sydney as the MD of a major telecommunications company to the Managing Director of one of the coasts leading brokerages. A passionate sailor and owner of many sizes and styles of vessel, he was involved in the process of completing construction of a 50' schooner. This process involved numerous local trades and has resulted in a truly magnificent yacht called "CAROLINA". Tony's experience in marketing and technology will ensure that Ensign is kept at the forefront of the marine Industry. With a vision to see Ensign Ship Brokers become a leading force marine brokerage in sales, but more importantly an example for customer service. The launch of the ENSIGN 50 was a key project to which Tony spent much of his time. This vessel set new standards in quality and value for money and the after sales service that Ensign provides is the main difference between competing products.
Peter, Gold Coast born and the "Old Salt" of the crew, gained early boating experience crewing charter boats in the Mediterranean in the seventies. After selling his business in 1980, Peter and some friends bought a 42' Chapelle Gaff Schooner and sailed it to Rhode Island for the successful Australian Americas Cup Challenge in 1983 as a prelude to cruising the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean and adjoining areas for the next four years. After returning to Australia and with a couple of businesses behind him, Peter joined Ensign as a boat broker and along with the present co- owner, Tony's father, Jim, bought the long established business. Peter's cruising knowledge and experience is available to any potential customers, and he finds great personal satisfaction finding the right boat to suit the buyer, be it power, house or sail.
Scott has been around boats his whole life, as his Aunty was the head judge of the Bridge to Bridge water ski race for over 20 years, and his family grew up with the ski crew and boat teams. He has been selling boats for over 25 years and loves to do a deal on new and pre-owned boats of all kinds. So if you are after any kind of advice on any boating matters, he is more than happy to help.
Gordon is one of the Coasts best brokers and an integral part of the Ensign Ship Brokers team. Gordon lives on the water and is a keen diver, yachtie, fisherman and the list just goes on. He has always been close to the water in one way or another. Gordon has worked in the marine industry helping customers live their dream for the last 7 years. His goal is to help to promote the luxurious life on the water so that they can enjoy the great life style that he has for so many years. Gordon is passionate about any form of boating and will provide all assistance possible to find the right vessel for your requirements. Having lived on various vessels for the last 3 years Gordon is well placed to advise on the reality of live aboard boating. A belief that you need to have been at sea on a bad day as well as a good ensures that when Gordon talks and looks at a vessel it is from sound knowledge and experience.
Colin has been sailing competitively, off the beach dinghies, trailer sailers, and Ocean racing yachts since school.
He served in the R.A.N. for 9 years as an Electrical Engineer, and spent the last 2 years within Clearance Diving Team One (CDT1).
Colin then became a tradesman to build an 86 ft Sailing Catamaran in Hobart, which he then sailed back to Sydney. He attained Commercial Skippers tickets and conducted Whale Watching cruises in Hervey Bay.
Colin has skippered a wide variety of vessels including Vehicle Barges and Fast Passenger Ferries to Fraser Island, Deep Sea Fishing Charters off the Break Sea Spit on Fraser Island, Various Game fishing boats, and Mother ships. He was also an Engineer for the construction of boats for Palm Beach Motor Yachts and Skipper of Private Luxury Motor Yachts.
Richard is relatively new to Ensign, however he has been in the marine industry on the Gold Coast for more than 20 years, and has held a Coxswain Certificate for over 15 years. A houseboat adventurer all his life, Richard has been around boats since he was 3 years old and loves every minute of it. Honest, reliable and keen to assist, Richard’s experience in commercial boating has included the operation of watersports businesses, charter operations and commercial vessel tuition services. Richard prides himself on his ability to match boaties with the right boats, and through persistence, vigilance and dedication, more times than not, he achieves this result. Always eager to provide assistance in any way possible, Richard is ready to help with your Power Boat, Yacht or Houseboat enquiries whatever they may be.
Greg, Coming from a boating oriented family, has been around boats since he started walking. After completing his Marine Engineering Apprenticeship in New Zeland, he moved to Australia where he started as a mechanic then moved on to become a Foreman. After a stint as Mercruiser Service Manager, Greg moved in to New Boat Sales. He joined Ensign in 2006 and is enjoying sellingvboth new and brokerage boats. Being a boat-owner himself, Greg spends most weekends cruising and water skiiing out on the broadwater. If you want to talk Power Boats, then Greg is the man for you.
Steve is managing the Central Queensland operations for Ensign Ship Brokers, based at the Gladstone Marina. Steve entered the Yacht Broker industry following 20 years sales and marketing experience in the financial services sector holding state and national roles.
After cruising the Queensland south and central coast for 2 years, he joined a high profile Yacht Brokerage at Raby Bay in Brisbane. A successful entry into the industry was achieved through his passion for helping buyers and sellers to achieve their goals and 25 years boating experience. Steve and his partner Janine have settled into the Gladstone Marina aboard their 42’ steel ketch ‘Walk Tall’.
Steve has had extensive involvement in community service organisations. He is currently working with the local Rotary Club in launching the inaugural Central Queensland Boat & Leisure Expo being held on the 5th & 6th September 2008 in Gladstone.
Overlaying his practical experience Steve holds a Masters of Business (Marketing) and has completed the Master 5 & MED 2 programs at the Bundaberg Marine TAFE College.
Steve can be contacted at the Gladstone branch on:
Phone - (07) 4976 9000
Mobile - 0411 059 030
Email - steve@ensignbrokers.com.au
Originally hailing from England, RalphHogg had a boat building and retail business called Orion Marine. After selling that business, he spent some time cruising and sailing in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Upon his arrival to Australia in 1996, Ralph developed North South Yachting. This business served to import Bavaria Yachts and X-Yachts. This rapidly-growing boat business was selling at least sixty boats each year and imported over 500 boats.
Ralph spent some time cruising before selling the North South Yachting in 2003. Ralph keeps his boat in the Mediterranean and spends a couple of months each year. He has now returned to work as a director of the Sydney Ensign Ship Brokers office, and is determined to match boat to client as best as possible.
Having worked in the marine industry since 1992, Andy Howden is a qualified marine skipper and engineer. Andy has spent the past sixteen years working in Australia, the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Originally trained in the technical and customer service aspects of the industry, Andy has always been involved in nautical pursuits himself. He is a keen sailor, rescue diver and tournament fisherman.
Andy can understand your boating needs and desires. As a director of Ensign Sydney and the importer of Bavaria boats since 2002, he is committed to giving you a new level of customer service! Andy represents true versatility as he deals with power boats, catamarans, yachts and houseboats. Whatever vessel you are after, Andy can be the man to help you find it.
Mark Findling
Mark is our newest addition to the Ensign Ship Brokers team! Biography coming soon...
