About Us
About US
RWMC Ltd is led by its director, Ross Wombwell. Ross was previously Head of Technical Services at British Marine. He remains closely involved in international standards development as UK Head of Delegation to ISO/TC 188 (Small craft) and as an ISO Working Group Convener. He founded RWMC to give clients direct access to that expertise.
Why RWMC
- International standards: Convener of [one / several] ISO/TC 188 Working Groups and UK Head of Delegation at ISO/TC 188 meetings.
- National leadership: former Head of Technical Services at BM and former Chair of [BSI committee reference(s)].
- Stakeholder leadership: experience leading industry and government groups to reach consensus and deliver regulatory change.
- Electrification and battery safety: specialist in the development and application of ISO standards for electric propulsion and lithium-ion battery systems on small craft.
Need expert guidance on regulatory compliance?
Specialist focus: Decarbonisation and lithium-ion safety
The move to lower-emission and electric vessels brings new technical and regulatory challenges. RWMC's advice in this area comes from direct involvement in writing the rules.
- Developed, and [continues to manage], BM's national decarbonisation strategy.
- Key contributor to the ISO small craft standards for electric propulsion, electrical systems and lithium-ion battery systems.
- One of two experts who developed the Boat Safety Scheme's lithium-ion risk policy for inland waterway craft.
- Technical Lead for the YDSA Certifying Authority, overseeing the coding of commercial vessels fitted with lithium-ion battery systems.
- Developed and delivers BM's course Introduction to Lithium-Ion Battery Installations for Small Craft.