(He wasqualified as a Master Mariner). (He was qualified as a Coast Pilot). He served in the South African Navy before moving on to the Merchant Navy, sailing worldwide for the South Africa Marine Corporation (Safmarine). He has held a number of positions in various ports from Richards Bay, South Africa to Prince Rupert and Nanaimo, British Columbia. In August 1999, Capt. Obermeyer joined the Pacific Pilotage Authority as Director of Marine Operations, and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in April 2006. |