Lee Enterprises Consulting Group Adds Maritime Expert

Sept. 10, 2012 - PRLog -- LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:   Lee Enterprises Alternative Fuels Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Gerry Ellis as its maritime projects expert.  Ellis has a B.Sc. in Nautical Science from Liverpool University in Liverpool, United Kingdom.  He is the President of Miami based Ellis Maritime Consulting and one of the world’s top experts in the maritime industry.   Ellis is a Master Mariner, Class 1 (Unlimited) with over 30 years’ experience in the marine industry.  He has served as the VP of Marine & Technical Operations, Director of Compliance, Director of Port Development, Director of  New Builds and Special Projects and a number of other executive positions with Carnival Cruise Lines, Seabourn Cruise Lines and Cunard Cruise Lines, and is currently working on special project retrofits with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  Ellis has held positions from Cadet to Captain onboard numerous classes of vessels including tankers, cargo and cruise ships, and holds numerous certifications including RABQSA ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Lead Auditor, #108800, NTSB Marine Accident Investigation, U.S. Coast Guard MARAD Company Security Officer, ISM Safety/ISPS Security Auditor, Crowd and Crisis Management Certificate, Ship’s Captain Medical Certificate and Project Management Certificates.  

Lee Enterprises Consulting is the world’s largest alternative and renewable fuels consulting group.  According to CEO Wayne Lee, the group is currently positioned to handle virtually every type of alternative or renewable fuels matter for a variety of clients worldwide. “Gerry Ellis is probably the most recognized professional in the maritime industry,” says Lee.   “With the upcoming low sulphur mandates and the expanding potential of alternative fuels in the maritime industry, it was only natural that we bring aboard a top expert in maritime projects”.
   
“Lee Enterprises Consulting group is known worldwide as the top group in alternative and renewable fuels consulting,” says Ellis.  “With my knowledge and history in maritime projects, fuels and environmental issues, and their expertise in alternative fuels, I believe this affiliation will be of tremendous value to the industry”.  Ellis also notes that he likes the consulting group’s broad presence in alternative and renewable fuels, and its affiliations with the top attorneys, accountants, appraisers, insurance teams, EPC contractors and other professionals, all of whom will now be available to his projects.  “Undoubtedly, Lee Enterprises Consulting has assembled the top group of experts in alternative and renewable fuels, and I am honored to bring my maritime experience to the group,” says Ellis.    

ABOUT LEE ENTERPRISES CONSULTING, INC:  Lee Enterprises is the world's largest alternative and renewable fuels consulting firm.  The group handles biodiesel, ethanol, biomass, wind, solar, waste to energy, and geothermal projects, and offers a wide range of services worldwide, from initial planning and feasibility assessment, through project oversight, design, fabrication, installation and start-up. The group’s consultants and strategic partners represent the top talent in alternative and renewable fuels, and these experts handle almost every aspect of a project.  The group also owns National Business Brokerage, Inc., a full service business brokerage firm specializing in the buying and selling of alternative and renewable fuels plants.  Lee Enterprises, 1503 East Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, AR 72120. (501) 833-8511. www.lee-enterprises.com.