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Tony Ross - Managing Director

Tony bought Ensign Ship Brokers back in 2004 and has quickly grown the company to become Australia's largest boat brokerage. His extensive experience in management positions has well-equipped him for his transition to managing director of Ensign. He brings with him the desire to strengthen Ensign's position in the marine brokerage market and a commitment to ethical business standards. 

Tony has also ensured that Ensign is an all-encompassing brokerage. With international contacts, Ensign can foster a seamless purchase of overseas vessels including sourcing, inspecting, marine surveys, purchasing, registration transfers, insurance, delivery and importation. 

He developed the ENSIGN 50 in collaboration with Hershine Motor Yachts which has set new standards in quality and value for money as well as providing unparalleled after-sales service. 

He has also earned the exclusive Queensland dealer and importer rights for world-class yacht brand Beneteau. 

A passionate sailor and owner of many sizes and styles of vessel, Tony is actively involved in the marine industry community and sits on the committee of Marine Queensland.

Peter Moloney

Gold Coast born and bread and the "Old Salt" of the crew, Peter gained early boating experience crewing charter boats in the Mediterranean in the seventies. After selling his business in 1980, Peter and some friends bought a 42' Chapelle Gaff Schooner and sailed it to Rhode Island for the successful Australian Americas Cup Challenge in 1983 as a prelude to cruising the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean and adjoining areas for the next four years. After returning to Australia and with a couple of businesses behind him, Peter joined Ensign as a boat broker and has since fostered some very successful sales. Peter's cruising knowledge and experience is available to any potential customers, and he finds great personal satisfaction finding the right boat to suit the buyer, be it power, house or sail.

Richard Llewellyn

Richard is Ensign's houseboat expert. He has been in the marine industry on the Gold Coast for more than 20 years, and held a Coxswain Certificate for over 15 years. A houseboat adventurer all his life, Richard has been around boats since he was 3 years old and loves every minute of it. Honest, reliable and keen to assist, Richard’s experience in commercial boating has included the operation of watersports businesses, charter operations and commercial vessel tuition services. Richard prides himself on his ability to match boaties with the right boats, and through persistence, vigilance and dedication, more often than not, he achieves this result. Always eager to provide assistance in any way possible, Richard is ready to help with your enquiries.

Jules Legge

Jules has grown up around the ocean and boats his whole life. Helping his dad to build ships at the old Ballina, Brunswick Heads and Tweed Heads Slipways planted the seed for his love of boats, the sea and basically constructing and building from scratch anything that moves…cars, bikes, boats, buses, motor homes etc. In 2007 Jules and his family built their own 40 foot motor home and travelled around the coast of Australia for two years, experiencing all the amazing places in our very own backyard. On his days off you will find him out in his lovingly restored Seafarer runabout with his family wakeboarding, fishing or skurfing.

Lee Randall
Lee has been sailing nearly all his life, starting on New Zealand's windy Kapiti coast. After graduating from school, he worked as a sailmaker for ten years for some of Australasia's leading sail lofts.

Since 2003, Lee has sailed as a part of Michael Spies's Beneteau racing teams. He also competes with the Ichi Ban and Cracklin Rosie racing teams, and is still an active participant in the multihull and sportboat circuits. Joining Ensign in 2010, Lee primarily looks after new and used Beneteau sales but is also involved in looking after all yacht clientelle. His experience and contacts in the racing and high-performance areas of Australian yachting has equipped him to service all areas of the yacht market.

Adrian Macdonald

Adrian’s knowledge of the boat brokerage business and the larger, motor yacht market is extensive. He loves making clients and their families happy, and is passionate about the challenge of finding the best boat for each individual client’s need. From this passion Adrian has earned a worldwide reputation and a global following of happy clientele.

Adrian has resided on the Gold Coast for the majority of his life and this has given him a strong understanding of the region and the boat industry. Any client would be well-advised to tap into his wealth of information. In 2008 Adrian joined the Ensign sales team to further develop his skills and knowledge with the increasing fleet of larger yachts. Adrian thoroughly enjoys outdoor activities and takes a great interest in sailing regattas and races. When he finds some time during his busy days, Adrian enjoys spending time on the golf course and surfing.

Steve is managing the Central Queensland operations for Ensign Ship Brokers, based at the Gladstone Marina. Previously, Steve successfully developed various operations within financial services companies for 20 years.

He has been involved with boats since 1980. After launching a 38’ sloop and cruising the Queensland south and central coast for 2 years, he joined the Marine Brokerage Industry. A successful entry into the industry was achieved through his passion for helping buyers and sellers to achieve their boating needs.

Steve has had extensive involvement in yacht, power boat and commercial vessel sales. With the emerging mining and LNG industries developing along Central Queensland, Steve has developed a network of clients seeking all types of commercial vessels and a comprehensive stock of new and second hand vessels for sale or lease.

Overlaying his practical experience Steve holds a Masters of Business (Marketing) and has completed the Master 5 & MED 2 programs at the Bundaberg Marine TAFE. Steve and his partner Janine have settled into the Gladstone Marina aboard their 48’ steel cruiser ‘Moondarra’.

Steve can be contacted at the Gladstone branch on:
Phone - (07) 4976 9000
Mobile - 0411 059 030
Email - steve@ensignbrokers.com.au

Peter Nicholson

Peter joined the Ensign team in early 2010. He has been actively involved in the marine industry for the past six years, marketing Australian built vessels to Australian and international clients. He has successfully managed the production and sales of a number of different Australian brand vessels into China, New Zealand, USA and The Middle East.

Peter has sailed in ten Sydney Hobart Yacht Races, twice skippering his own boat. He holds an Offshore/Inshore Skippers certificate with the Australia Yachting Federation, and he has also cruised the East Coast of the USA and the Caribbean. He has also been involved with junior sail training, introducing young people into boating and racing. A passionate racing yachtsman, he was invited to change pace and navigate Stefans pink class one offshore powerboat in the Australian New Zealand series in 1996. He continues to be passionate about all forms of boating and the marine industry in general and enjoys assisting those interested in purchasing or selling their boat.

   

Florian maybe new to the company and the country, but his experience and contacts in France are valuable assets to Ensign. 'My role is factory liaison as well as after-sales and marketing,' he says.

No novice when it comes to boat sales, Florian cut his teeth during a few years in his father’s business, selling Nordic Yachts, 'deck salon-style boats' and the former high-end Beneteau brand, Wauquiez (since sold off), and the semi custom Bordeaux 60" by CNB Beneteau group as well. The family’s business set up in Brittany, quite close to the Beneteau factory, which Florian applies these days in a reliable network for second-hand boats in Europe and facilitating jaunts to Beneteau HQ to see the range up close.
Customers of Ensign can take advantage of a special package to travel to France with Florian as their guide, inspect one of the Beneteau factories to see their boat under construction and enjoying a French "escapade" with peace of mind, Florian taking care of everything, from car renting to advice on the best place to stay.

'There are clients who wish to see the production and take delivery of their boat in the Mediterranean or Riviera. They may want to sail back. We can offer that service. 'One customer I took to France, showed my home town and introduced to people there, and he enjoyed it so much he now wants to look for a villa there.'

Having worked in the marine industry since 1992, Andy Howden is a qualified marine skipper and engineer.  Andy has spent the past sixteen years working in Australia, the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.  Originally trained in the technical and customer service aspects of the industry, Andy has always been involved in nautical pursuits himself.  He is a keen sailor, rescue diver and tournament fisherman.

Andy can understand your boating needs and desires.  As a director of Ensign Sydney and the importer of Bavaria boats since 2002, he is committed to giving you a new level of customer service!  Andy represents true versatility as he deals with power boats, catamarans, yachts and houseboats.  Whatever vessel you are after, Andy can be the man to help you find it.
   
   

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