Steven Jones

Steven spent a decade working as a navigation officer in the merchant navy, primarily on cable ships. Ashore he has worked in marine fraud investigations, maritime security, and with the UK Department for Business and Trade. He is also the Founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, a project with the Mission to Seafarers to address the concerns of crew and to ensure that the voice of those at sea is heard, good practices shared, and problems tackled. Steven is also the author of key maritime industry texts on Maritime Security, Piracy, Stowaways and Crime at Sea. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Maritime Studies, and Masters degrees in Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, and also International Relations.