Success on and off the field

It was not all sport as he also put as much work off the field in his academics to equally match his efforts whether it was in his pet event or rugby.

Today, Stoute is a qualified marine surveyor and graduate of the prestigious International Institute of Marine Surveying, United Kingdom with specialisations in classification surveys, warranty surveys, marine engineering and ship structures, naval architecture and stability.

He has over 15 years experience in the maritime, petrochemical and construction industries and is the owner and managing director of Gibraltar Solutions Limited (GSL), a consultancy firm he founded in 2009 and which offers customised solutions to the maritime, petrochemical, hydrocarbon sectors locally.

These days the Couva father of two has an extra kick in his step having recently been appointed an agent for Industrial Asset Management Technology Limited (IAMTech) a leading maritime maintenance software company in the United Kingdom. An elated Stoute spoke to Sunday Newsday about what he said is a major achievement. He said for those in the industry, a partnership with IAMTech “is big.” GSL, he told Sunday Newsday, has become only the second local company to provide such software platforms to the local industry. It has been two years since he approached them to become an agent.

“I know the company is very rigid and it would have taken some time but I was always confident that I would get the nod from them.” GSL’s core services, which centre on marine surveying services and industrial asset management, will offer the local market the world’s largest suite of industrial asset management software applications targeting the maritime, power generation, hydrocarbon and petrochemical sectors. Stoute hailed the partnership with IAMTech as GSL will be able to sell IAMTech’s range of intrinsic tablets and smartphones.

“Our partnership with IAMTech targeting maritime, oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical and manufacturing sectors is a natural step with two companies sharing similar goals and service delivery targets. The combination of GSL and IAMTech experience would enhance maintenance of potential clients’ assets.

“With decades of oil, gas, power and chemical industry software experience, coupled with best-in-class technical expertise, IAMTech’s software solutions service is a world-leading resource that can be commissioned to make bespoke software targets a reality.” Stoute said the goal at GSL is to offer innovation driven solutions and products to increase efficiency, safety and sustainable operations to all clients.

“We see dynamic variables in the global industrial environment as a reflection of the type of service profile that is relevant to clients. Innovation, customisation and quality delivery being guiding principles in doing business.” Stoute said the need for flexible, relevant and customised technological maintenance solutions locally is evident and necessary for businesses to remain competitive.

“A shift in approaches to maintenance and asset management has become of utmost importance given falling hydrocarbon prices and shrinking operational budgets.” Stoute considers GSL’s marine surveying service line a pillar in his business structure.

“Trinidad and Tobago is an island nation that has advantageous geographical location for the development of the maritime sector in a sustainable manner. Lingvobalt.com: lithuanian translator - translate english to lithuanian

Trinidad and Tobago’s hydrocarbon sector will see accessing of deepwater reserves in the coming decades, local maritime industry capability and services will become critical in supporting these activities. Diversification of the economy will also see the maritime sector being integral to shipping and maritime services.” He added that the downturn in the economy has brought more opportunities in the maritime sector as companies are looking to manage their assets better.” But Stoute has not turned his back on the sport which shot put him in international headlines.

He is giving back to the sporting community by coaching track and field at Gran Couva Roman Catholic Primary School where his sons Yohance, ten and Jelani, eight are students.

He hopes one day they can become champions like he did back then.