ADEPT MARINE
Who We Are
Adept Marine comprises of a team of renowned experts in the yachting industry. Our professional consultants all have over 20 years of extensive experience in coatings and finishings. From substrate surface preparation to interior and tank coatings, exteriors and underwater systems, our trade experts have the knowledge and expertise to provide practical solutions across the full scope of coatings, driving projects forward in a positive and productive manner through explicit communication, collegial collaboration and thorough documentation.
“ Good planning without good working is nothing.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
We believe in good communication and documentation throughout any project.
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.
— John Ruskin
Quality Paint Finishing
Meet The Team
We deliver the best service, with over a 100 years of combined experience among our leading team.
Roger Becker
Director / Senior Consultant
Roger Becker
Director / Senior Consultant
- Phone:+49 171 4823092
- Email:roger.becker@adept-marine.com
Ian Cleaver
Technical Manager/Senior Consultant
Ian Cleaver
Technical Manager/Senior Consultant
- Phone:+44 7947 167153
- Email:ian.cleaver@adept-marine.com
Andrew Robinson
Senior Consultant / Inspector
Andrew Robinson
Senior Consultant / Inspector
- Phone:+39 334 3676775
- Email:andrew.robinson@adept-marine.com
Robin Thorpe
Senior Consultant / Inspector
Robin Thorpe
Senior Consultant / Inspector
After studying Boat Design and Production at a marine school in the south of England from 2003 to 2005, Robin completed a four-year Surface Finishing Apprenticeship in 2009 at one of the world’s leading yacht builders. He went on to progress into a team lead position, contributing to multiple new-build yachts and refits, including overseas assignments.
In 2014, Robin transitioned into defence aerospace as a certified aircraft finisher, maintaining, finishing military helicopters and fighter jets. Since 2019, he has operated as a self-employed Paint Consultant at leading superyacht shipyards in Northern Europe, working closely with contractors and paint manufacturers to support the successful delivery of new-build vessels up to 145m LOA.
Robin holds the AMPP Certified Coating Inspector Level 2 qualification and VCA health and safety certification.
- Phone:+44 7956 619840
- Email:robin.thorpe@adept-marine.com
Garth Sterndale
Inspector
Garth Sterndale
Inspector
- Phone:+27 79 273 7837
- Email:garth.sterndale@adept-marine.com
Nathan Frew
Senior Consultant / Inspector
Nathan Frew
Senior Consultant / Inspector
- Phone:+39 331 3073894
- Email:nathan.frew@adept-marine.com
Glen Page
Inspector
Glen Page
Inspector
With over 12 years of experience in paint consultancy, Glen has specialised in the delivery of high-end yacht finishes, combining detailed technical knowledge with practical site-based experience. His background enables him to work effectively with shipyards, contractors, and coating manufacturers to help achieve consistently high standards and world-class finishing results.
- Phone:+44 7584 123361
- Email:glen.page@adept-marine.com
Leon Van Der Merwe
Inspector
Leon Van Der Merwe
Inspector
Born in South Africa, he began his career in construction, working in house building and subcontracting for civil engineering companies. Following a season of professional rugby in France, Leon moved into the superyacht industry, where he progressed through the ranks on board from deckhand to second engineer and engineer, gaining a thorough working knowledge of vessels from the inside out.
On returning to the industry after a career break, he worked on the tools with leading yacht finishing companies Blue Fin Yacht Finishers and Jackson’s International on projects across Italy and England.
Leon now works for Adept as a Marine Coatings Inspector and is an RMCI-qualified Registered Marine Coatings Inspector (No. 062). He is bilingual in English and French.


