A Professional and Practical Approach Devaney’s LLC Managing Director Tio C. Devaney Tio started his maritime career at sea sailing as a dual certified deck and engineering officer. After leaving the naval services, Tio worked for the Bahamas Maritime Authority (London) as a Technical Officer providing a range of technical services to shipowners, classification societies, equipment manufacturers and other maritime regulators. After leaving the Bahamas Maritime Authority, Tio initially worked for Lloyd’s Register as a classification society surveyor before later transferring to Lloyd’s Register North America (Miami) as Development Manager for Lloyd’s Register Passenger Ships Group. Throughout his career, Tio worked with many leading maritime administrations to develop maritime legislation and is known in the maritime community for taking a practical approach to solving complex problems. Today, Tio as Managing Director of Devaney’s LLC continues to help ship owners and operators comply with maritime legislation in the most cost effective way. Tio C. Devaney C. Eng, MSc , BSc   Tio has been involved in maritime safety for nearly 2 decades. He holds a B Sc in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy and a M Sc in Maritime Operation and Management from City University (London). Benjamin D. McKinney LLB Ben is a Maritime Lawyer called to the Bar in the United Kingdom and The Bahamas. Ben has years of experience as a Registrar of Bahamian ships and various aspects of maritime law. Captain Herbert Bain MSc.   Captain Herbert Bain is a veteran in maritime safety. Captain Bain is a trained marine surveyor, a trained pilot and was previously the ISPS coordinator for all Bahamian ports. Captain Bain is also a graduate from the World Maritime University. © Devaney’s 2011