Ray has provided authoritative market assessments and due diligence in every major maritime market in the world. He has advised Governments and private sector clients on markets in Oman, Kuwait, U.A.E, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt and undertaken due diligence in Georgia, Spain, the UK and Germany among many others. His previous positions have included Senior Consultant for Drewry Shipping Consultants and Senior Economist for the (UK) National Ports Council