Mr. Doherty brings over 20 years of leadership, engineering, and project management experience, gained through a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Specializing in diving, salvage, and shipyard operations, he has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to lead complex technical initiatives in demanding maritime environments. He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the United States Naval Academy. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

In his new role, Mr. Doherty will be responsible for managing all aspects of Phoenix’s government and commercial deep ocean search and recovery service lines, as well as the company’s Engineering and Research & Development efforts.

“We are excited to welcome Sean Doherty to the Phoenix team,” said Matt Long, Corporate Vice President. “His invaluable experience and technical expertise, forged through years of operational excellence in the US Navy, will be a tremendous asset as we continue delivering innovative underwater solutions to our military and commercial clients.”