Peter Laughton MBE in

Peter Laughton MBE

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Head Defence Diving at JFD Global
📍 West Ashling, England, United Kingdom

Peter Laughton is the Head of Military Diving at JFD Global, leveraging over 32 years of decorated service in the Royal Navy. A specialist in mine warfare and clearance diving, his career includes commanding the Fleet Flagship HMS Albion and an international maritime security task force. He holds a Masters degree from Kings College London and is an MBE.

Outside of his professional life, Peter is deeply involved in sailing, serving as the Vice Commodore of the Royal Naval Sailing Association and enjoying time on his family boat. He is a youth rugby coach for the U14 squad at Chichester Rugby Football Club and also enjoys mountain biking.

He once commanded the International Maritime Security Construct, a 12-nation coalition task force ensuring maritime security in the Middle East.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Head Defence Diving
Location
West Ashling, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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Appreciative
Fair-minded
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Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Military Diving
A specialist Mine Clearance Diving Officer for much of his 32-year naval career, he now leads the development of military diving systems at JFD Global.
Maritime Security
Has extensive operational experience, including commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and Coalition Task Force SENTINEL in the Middle East.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Head Defence Diving
JFD Global
5-2023 - 2-2024
Commodore Royal Navy, Commander International Maritime Security Construct
Royal Navy
7-2021 - 5-2023
Head Military Diving Capability Cell
Royal Navy
5-2021 - 7-2021
Chief of Staff, Commander United Kingdom Strike Force
Royal Navy
1-2021 - 5-2021
Captain, Royal Navy
Higher Command & Staff Course
In the press

Media appearances

JFD Global on X: "JFD proudly announces of Peter Laughton MBE ...". Featured in X (formerly Twitter) – JFD Global official account
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JFD welcomes Peter Laughton MBE as Head of Military Diving. Featured in JFD Global
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Education
2012 - 2013
Master's degree
King's College London
2005 - 2005
Education details unavailable
UK Joint Services Command and Staff College
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