Mr. Watson has over 17 years of experience in the maritime industry, including deep draft vessel operations, tug and barge operations, transportation of containerized cargo, railcars, bulk petroleum, break-bulk cargo, marine pollution response, heavy salvage, demolition and construction. He served 3 years duty as a reservist at the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Francisco, working as a vessel compliance inspector, marine pollution investigator, and port state control officer. He holds a USCG 3rd Mate Unlimited Merchant Mariner Credential.
Education:
- BA in Business Administration, California Maritime Academy, 1999
Industry Associations:
- San Francisco Bay/Delta ACP Workgroup
- Abandoned Vessels Workgroup