Captain Kevin G. Allen is the Principal Marine and Port Operations Advisor at Belfast Harbour, President of the International Harbour Master Association (IHMA), and a volunteer with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), where he currently serves as Lifeboat Operations Manager at Redbay.
Prior to his current roles, Captain Allen served for 20 years with Belfast Harbour, including 18 years as Harbour Master. Before moving ashore, he spent ten years as Senior Master on RoRo vessels operating across the Irish Sea and English Channel. He began his marine career at the age of sixteen and has accumulated almost 45 years of experience in the maritime industry.
Captain Allen’s professional experience spans marine operations, port management, harbour administration, and maritime safety.