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Nick Parkes has joined Astaara as a marine cyber analyst.

Mr Parkes, who previously worked in engineering roles for both a commercial ferry company and a mechanical and electrical contractor, has a deep understanding of ships’ systems and equipment.

‘I hope that my knowledge and understanding of ships’ systems, including onboard equipment, communication and design, will add to Astaara’s collective expertise. I enjoy problem solving and am always keen to learn about new technology,’ said Mr Parkes.

‘This area of the industry will be expanding and becoming more prevalent over the next few years making it an exciting time to join Astaara. I am looking forward to learning about some of the new technologies that the marine industry is starting to use.’

Mr Parkes’ appointment follows the recent additions of former naval captain, Philip Ponsford, who has become the company’s deputy cyber officer, and senior business development director, Samira Hmam.

Mr Ponsford worked at the forefront of the development of information security strategy for the Royal Navy and wrote the service’s first cyber security guidance.

Astaara’s CEO Robert Dorey said: ‘These latest appointments are very important to Astaara and we are delighted to be expanding the team once again with such experienced people. Our aim is to provide the very best advice to our clients and with Philip, Nick and Samira on board we are in an even better position to do this.’