Dryad Maritime, the UK’s leading maritime intelligence and operations company, are pleased to welcome Portsmouth University Graduate, Lewis Batch on board as their new junior intelligence analyst. As a market leading commercial intelligence company that helps seafarers quantify and mitigate the risks posed by piracy and other maritime crime, Dryad Maritime pride themselves on having a process of recruitment that focuses on finding the most talented and skilled personnel possible.

With this principle in mind, Dryad Maritime are delighted to be able to welcome Lewis to the team. A graduate with First Class Honours in Politics, Lewis has spent three years at Portsmouth University, where he focused his studies on Strategic and Security activities, International Relations, Conflict and Cooperation as well as other areas which have helped him in his role as a junior analyst and in developing a comprehensive understanding of regional risk, cause and response.

Based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Dryad are also pleased to be able to work within the local community in this recruitment process by working with a graduate of Portsmouth University. Alongside their other regional partnerships, it represents a dedicated approach to aiding economic growth in the local area.

 

Lewis Batch, Junior Analyst, Dryad Maritime;

“I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of a close-knit professional team, assisting mariners in keeping safe in the face of global maritime risk. Every day in Dryad is different and it is really satisfying to know that the service we provide is making a difference to seafarers in what can sometimes be dangerous environments.”

 

Ian Millen, Chief Operating Officer, Dryad Maritime;

“We are delighted to welcome Lewis to our full time staff following an extremely successful period as an intern in our analysis cell.  Working alongside our seasoned maritime professionals, Lewis has proved his worth, making a substantial contribution to our tight-knit team and taking full advantage of his academic studies at Portsmouth University. We are particularly pleased to be giving an opportunity to a young person in our local community and very much look forward to watching Lewis grow as an analyst and much valued member of Dryad Maritime. ”