The Crew

Brendan’s commercial seagoing career spans 18 years and includes several years as Master on super yachts and large high-speed craft. Brendan first worked alongside IMS’s founder in 1994 and started at IMS as a Senior Master in 2007. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2010 and Managing Director in 2017. Brendan is a 2015 ‘40under40’ winner, holds an MBA in leadership from Curtin University in Perth, and a Diploma in Maritime Operations and Master’s certification. Brendan is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and serves as a director on the board of Breast Cancer Care WA. With over a decade of executive experience across private sector and community organisations, he operates with a strong emphasis on advocacy, governance, and strategy, particularly within dynamic or challenging business environments.

Treena began her career in the maritime industry in 1992, working as Purchasing Officer and then Personnel Manager at Total Marine Services Pty Ltd until 2004. Treena progressed to become General Manager of Human Resources at Mermaid Marine Australia, where she remained until 2011. After completing some short-term roles, Treena commenced at IMS as Human Resources Manager in September 2014 and was promoted to Administration and Crewing Manager in 2019. Treena brings an in-depth knowledge of employee and industrial relations in the maritime industry, making her a valued member of our team who strives to ensure our crews are the very best available.

In early 2015, Steve joined IMS, where he works in business and procedures development, including Quality Management System maintenance and adherence. Steve was previously with Austal, a world leader in aluminium commercial and defence ship building. During his eleven years with Austal, Steve filled roles with and gained qualifications for, production supervision, project management and business development. Prior to his time with Austal, Steve managed commercial fishing vessels in Solomon Islands and American Samoa. Steve’s earlier working life was spent first in the Royal Australian Navy, where he gained trade qualifications and later in maintenance and planning roles with a large, multi-national company.

Rebecca has over 25 years experience as a CPA, working in a variety of industries including the WA mining industry and, more recently, running a small Public Practice assisting small businesses with their day to day bookkeeping, payroll and BAS requirements. Rebecca commenced working with IMS in a part-time role in November 2021 and moved into a full-time role later in 2022. In her spare time, Rebecca and her family enjoy squidding, bike rides, 4wding and a little camping.