Captain Philip Bacon has 23 years commercial shipping experience with both major ship owners and ship operators. This experience includes two years as a marine advisor to Shell, in addition to a seafaring career on chemical tanker, general cargo and dry bulk vessels.

In addition to holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Science (BSc) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Philip is a Member of the Baltic Exchange and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. He is also a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).