John Scannell — Principal

Captain Experience

Waterways Cruises, Argosy Cruises, Hornblower & City Cruises, SRV Derek M. Baylis, Empress Events, Boston by Sail, and various private yachts and research vessels from 65 ft to 180 ft. Skilled in bridge resource management, safety drills, passenger operations, and vessel compliance

Leadership & Operations:

COO, TourCentric: Led operations, built safety programs, and elevated customer experience for tour operations as well as Amphibious Vehicle/Vessels in Seattle and San Francisco: Oversaw maritime operations, sales & marketing, crew training, and compliance.

Early Career

Began as crew aboard the historic schooner Pilot (Boston) at age 16.

Education & Military Service:

B.A. in Political Science, Columbia University. Veteran, U.S. Air Force.

Focus

Helping operators pass COIs cleanly, and run safer, happier boats profitably.