leadership team
Locky MacLean Campaigns Operations
Dr. Mark Gibbs Marine Science Sailing Master
Larry Routledge Engineering Logistics
During a 25-year career protecting ocean life, Locky has captained ships to the Antarctic, pursued illegal fishing vessels along the Ross Sea ice shelf, defended bluefin tuna in the Eastern Mediterranean, exposed environmental crimes in Canada, removed record amounts of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and confiscated illega
During a 25-year career protecting ocean life, Locky has captained ships to the Antarctic, pursued illegal fishing vessels along the Ross Sea ice shelf, defended bluefin tuna in the Eastern Mediterranean, exposed environmental crimes in Canada, removed record amounts of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and confiscated illegal fishing gear from marine protected areas in the Eastern Tropical Pacific and Alto Golfo de Mexico. Following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Dorian, Locky mounted rapid-response aid campaigns to Caribbean islands. He is a recipient of the Paul Watson Medal of Courage in Defense of the Oceans.
Larry Routledge Engineering Logistics
Dr. Mark Gibbs Marine Science Sailing Master
Larry Routledge Engineering Logistics
Born in South Africa, Larry began his career in conservation and engineering, later operating several small enterprises at the intersection of those disciplines before advancing to large-scale municipal water engineering projects. Driven by a commitment to field-based impact, he has supported multiple conservation and animal-rights expedi
Born in South Africa, Larry began his career in conservation and engineering, later operating several small enterprises at the intersection of those disciplines before advancing to large-scale municipal water engineering projects. Driven by a commitment to field-based impact, he has supported multiple conservation and animal-rights expeditions, refitting vessels and training volunteers globally. As a co-founder of Good Pirates, Larry directs the organisation’s engineering and logistics operations.
Dr. Mark Gibbs Marine Science Sailing Master
Dr. Mark Gibbs Marine Science Sailing Master
Dr. Mark Gibbs Marine Science Sailing Master
Mark is an Australian mariner with many decades’ of experience in leading ocean yacht racing campaigns, marine conservation research campaigns and front-line conservation projects as a vessel master.
Mark holds academic qualifications in engineering and has a PhD in Oceanography. Mark concurrently holds maritime qualifications to be a mas
Mark is an Australian mariner with many decades’ of experience in leading ocean yacht racing campaigns, marine conservation research campaigns and front-line conservation projects as a vessel master.
Mark holds academic qualifications in engineering and has a PhD in Oceanography. Mark concurrently holds maritime qualifications to be a master of commercial vessels and sail training vessels. Mark serves on multiple government and non-profit advisory bodies and teaches sailing and commercial maritime qualifications.
A veteran of many prominent direct action conservation campaigns, Mark has recently led the worlds’ largest coral reef restoration operational program.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Richard Postles BSc (Hons) MARINE SURVEYOR
Richard Postles is an honours degree–qualified Marine Surveyor based near London, working worldwide as Director of Inserve Marine Surveying Ltd. He brings practical seagoing experience, sound technical judgement, and a strong commitment to safety, seamanship, and maritime education in support of the organisation’sunderwriters, operators,
Richard Postles is an honours degree–qualified Marine Surveyor based near London, working worldwide as Director of Inserve Marine Surveying Ltd. He brings practical seagoing experience, sound technical judgement, and a strong commitment to safety, seamanship, and maritime education in support of the organisation’sunderwriters, operators, and vessel owners on complex marine incidents and operational risk.
He completed a Shell Tankers–sponsored engineering cadetship, training at South Shields Marine College and qualifying with an HND in Marine Engineering, before serving for 20 years in the British Merchant Navy. He sailed with companies including Shell Tankers, P&O Cruises, and The China Navigation Company on oil and LNG tankers, bulk carriers, cargo, container, andorganisation’sps, including six years as Chief Engineer. A highlight of his career was serving as Chief Engineer on ocean-going hospital ships with Mercy Ships, where he led multinational engineering teams and lived on board with his family while supporting humanitarian operations in developing regions.
He brings practical seagoing experience, sound technical judgement, and a strong commitment to safety, seamanship, and maritime education in support of the organisation’s mission.