Michael F. Minogue

A graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY, Michael has headed ECM Maritime Services since its formation in 1990. His maritime experience prior to that includes sea service aboard several US flag vessels as a deck officer, as well as NYK Line’s Port Captain on the US East Coast. His extensive knowledge of US regulatory requirements as well as spill response in the maritime arena make him one of the most qualified and highly-regarded people in the field of OPA 90 compliance.

When not plundering the local striped bass population from his boat in Long Island Sound or elbowing the opposition on a basketball court at Wilton, Mike can be found at our Company Headquarters.

Location: ECM Norwalk, Conn.

Nishit Kapoor

A Master Mariner with over 17 years at sea including the command of product & crude oil tankers, Nishit has also served the maritime industry in the branches of shipbuilding and ship management, the latter with one of the largest shipmanagers in the world. He is a qualified Quality & Environmental (ISO 9001/14001) lead auditor with considerable experience in Emergency Response, implementation of the Maritime Security (ISPS) Code and handling of P&I claims.

Having given up the search for a proper squash court in the State of Connecticut, Nish’s abiding interest in military history and campaigns keeps him happy outside the office… when his two young sons allow such luxuries.

Location: ECM Norwalk, Conn.

Scott E. May

Scott is a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and has been with ECM Maritime Services for over 14 years. His experience with both the regulatory (response plan) as well as spill management facets of OPA 90 for well over a decade make him a highly-valued asset in ECM’s repertoire. On his watch, ECM’s non-tank portfolio has seen rapid growth over the past few years, and he remains the first point of contact for the bulk of our clientele.

While there doesn’t seem to be much room for improvement in that area, Scott enjoys working on his golf handicap when time, family and New England’s weather patterns permit.

Location: ECM Norwalk, Conn.

Ryan Brunelle

At the heart of ECM’s Nontank vessel planning division, Ryan has been with us since 1999 and holds a degree in Environmental Biology. His professional responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of Federal NTVRPs, California NTVCPs + COFRs and Panama Canal SOPEPs, which puts him in contact with the majority of our clients on a regular basis.

His pursuits outside the workplace include hiking, camping, gardening, disc golf (no, we don’t know what that is either) and keeping up with his two young daughters, while praying the New York Jets actually make the playoffs one day…

Location: ECM Norwalk, Conn.

Michael Lee

Michael joined the ECM team after acquiring a great deal of experience in vessel inspections, surveys and regulatory compliance from his previous career in the US Coast Guard. He runs the Vessel Inspection & Services program from our Houston office, which involves coordinating and reporting on several boardings involving CoC, ISM, PSC, ECP/EMS and Security inspections & audits. This is in addition to his parallel role of spill response, in one of the busiest shipping regions of the US.

Mike’s season tickets to watch his beloved Houston Texans are valuable in more ways than one, since they make it easy for us to find him when he goes missing from home. We would also recommend that you ask him about his family tree when you meet… if you have a few hours to spare.

Location: ECM Houston, TX

Paul O'Brien

Paul comes to us with over 30 years of management and environmental regulatory experience in the field of oil and hazardous substance prevention, preparedness and response at the State Government level with Alaska and Washington. He is a key member of ECM's exercise and drill program and provides support on spill response as well as regulatory compliance issues on the West Coast.

An active cyclist and former racer who finished in the top three at numerous events in the Pacific Northwest/Alaska region, Paul has also competed at the national cycling championships several times… and successfully evaded thoughtless motorists in at least three states.

Location: ECM Seattle, WA

Capt. Yasuharu Kaneko

Capt. Kaneko has promoted and serviced ECM interests in Asia and the Far East for over 10 years, as our in-house Japanese representative. His career prior to joining ECM included ship management with a prominent company in Tokyo, as well as command of bulk and container vessels with one of the largest maritime operators in the world, Mitsui OSK Line.

His experience and hands-on interaction with our Japanese clientele has helped make ECM into one of the largest providers of OPA 90 and related services among operators in that region.

Outside work, Capt. Kaneko’s passion for watching professional baseball (on both ends of the Pacific) keeps him busy, when he isn’t participating in his own neighborhood softball league.

Location: Sagamihara City, Japan

Bruno Di Lascio

As the in-house representative for Europe, Bruno has served our clientele and promoted ECM’s interests since 2005. ECM Europe was established in 2007, to provide timely and localized assistance to our numerous clients in that region. Under Bruno’s stewardship, ECM Europe has rapidly expanded to become the provider of a wide range of consultancy services, with an emphasis on the development and improvement of management systems.

Bruno is a graduate of the Nautical Institute in Rome and prior to joining ECM, had spent 10 years as a Safety & Quality Auditor, DP, QSE Coordinator and Quality Manager at a leading oil and chemical tanker shipping company in Italy. During that period, he was responsible for the design and implementation of the first marine Environmental Management System (EMS) in Italy, and only the second such EMS in Europe to achieve ISO 14001:1996 certification.

When outside the office, Bruno ensures he has time to pursue his kayaking passion and cheer on his favourite soccer team, AS Roma. He lives in hope that that the two junior Di Lascios, Matteo and Marta, do not betray his soccer loyalties by becoming future Lazio fans