STeve Thomas

Operations Manager

Steve has salt water in his veins, being a fifth-generation kiwi with strong links to the sea.
After training as a Marine Fitter/Turner in Nelson, New Zealand, Steve and his Father, Don, started a small boat brokerage business that quickly grew into a multi-faceted company marketing a range of new and used recreational and commercial vessels from 6 to 60 metres throughout Australasia.

Fast forward 30 years, while securing the sale of his business, Steve learnt that Marine AI were setting up in Nelson, developing game-changing AI mission management tools. Being tech fixated, he was quick to jump onboard!

With a broad range of skills developed over a 30 plus year career in the marine industry and as a qualified commercial skipper, Steve is highly motivated to play a key part in Marine AI’ s growth as it works to become a leading player in the blue economy sector.

Steve’s role at Marine AI includes looking after vessel operations and planning, both on and off the water.