The Team

Daniel works in the office, full time for ABNB, after joining originally as a part time member of staff back in April 2022. Daniel recalls being introduced to boating in his childhood, when going on a hire boat holiday from Napton to Fenny Strafford. In his spare time, he is a keen photographer and enjoys walking up and down the cut, which sparked a further interest in boating life and the inland waterways. In September 2022, Daniel gained his RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Qualification and is looking forward to gaining more knowledge about the waterways. In August 2023, Daniel completed the ABYA Essential Elements for the New Yacht Broker course and in March 2024 went on to successfully complete the two day ABYA & British Marine Practical Yacht Brokerage course. He is now in the process of applying for membership of ABYA. In April 2024 Daniel qualified as a Mental Health First Aider.

Andy Tarry works part-time in the office. After spending many enjoyable trips with his family on hire boats he decided to buy his own boat in 2016 to live aboard. He spent the next few months renovating the boat and exploring the surrounding waterways. Andy continues to increase his knowledge of everything boat related and enjoys helping all ABNB customers with friendly helpful service. In January 2019 Andy gained his RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Qualification.

Malcolm Davies works part-time in the office. He has a passion for canal boating and it’s heritage. He had a boat share on The River Wey and Godalming Navigations in Surrey. Malcolm is also a volunteer lock keeper for the Canal & River Trust. In 2017 he gained his RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Qualification, and in 2022, completed an RYA Diesel Engine Course.

Tim works part-time in the office and is the newest member of the team. He has a keen interest in narrow boating having spent many holidays on hire boats. Tim spent his early working years in the engineering industry and is currently fitting bespoke wardrobes alongside general property maintenance. An avid sports fan, he has studied the martial art of Tae Kwon Do for over 25 years.

Emma Green is the Managing Director of ABNB and works primarily from home, where she provides strategic direction, ensures operational efficiency, manages finances, and leads the team toward achieving company objectives. Her passion for boating began in childhood, spending time with her parents on the Norfolk Broads. Years later, she enjoyed a memorable boating holiday with her own children, cruising from Napton to Fenny Stratford, and has also cruised the River Nene with friends. Emma and her husband, Justin, recently completed the conversion of their 1930s small Woolwich boat, and, when time allows, she enjoys the peace and serenity of cruising the Inland Waterways. In January 2019, Emma earned her RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Qualification. She was elected as an Accredited Member of the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) in 2021 and became a Full Member in 2023. Emma also serves on the ABYA committee. In April 2024, she became a qualified Mental Health First Aider.

Justin Green is Technical Director of ABNB and undertakes brokerage inspections and valuations for ABNB. In his early working life his father worked on canal boats and seeing the old pictures sparked an interest from a young age. Having refitted his first boat to live on he progressed through a number of boats before moving ashore. He has finally finished fitting out a converted 1930s small Woolwich with his wife Emma, although of course, there are always more jobs onboard to do. For over 25 years he has been active as a marine engineer as well as surveying and examining narrowboats and providing a marine consultancy service for well over 10 years. He is also Gas Safe registered. He sits on various committees in a technical capacity, including the Boat Safety Scheme, YDSA and British Standards Institute. Justin also holds an RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Qualification. In 2021 Justin was elected as an Accredited Member of the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA).

David Hull undertakes brokerage inspections for ABNB. He started messing about with boats in the early eighties starting with a wooden cruiser and worked his way forward refitting an ex hire boat, and completing a full fit out of a brand new narrowboat shell. In 1996 he qualified as a Boat Safety Scheme examiner and in 1999 became a full time marine engineer. He has had his own boatyard and been involved with all aspects of commercial and private boat maintenance. He began Surveying Narrowboats several years ago. He is a member of The Boat Safety Scheme, The British Marine Federation, and the Gas Safe register.

Gareth Ross carries out brokerage inspections for ABNB. Growing up near the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal, he spent much of his time on or around the water, often swimming, canoeing, or boating. After completing an apprenticeship as a mechanical engineer, Gareth spent 25 years working with engines and electrics in various capacities. In 2023, he combined his engineering expertise with his passion for boats and waterways, becoming a qualified Boat Safety Scheme examiner. In addition to his work with ABNB, Gareth is an engineer and electrician for a bespoke narrowboat builder. He is a British Marine-certified electrical technician and a British Marine member. He also holds a HETAS certificate for solid fuel stove servicing and repair and has completed the RYA Helmsman course.