Simon Fox

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Founder at Tug Boat School

Port Hueneme, California, United States

Overview

Simon Fox is a seasoned maritime professional and the founder of Tug Boat School and Tug Boat Jobs. With over 22 years of diverse experience, he is a licensed Tug Boat Captain specializing in ship assist and ASD/Z drive operations, holding Master 1600 and Chief Mate Unlimited certifications from Warsash Maritime School.

Outside of his direct operational and entrepreneurial roles, Simon has a keen interest in naval and military affairs, following organizations like the U. S. Naval War College and the US Army Corps of Engineers. He also shows an appreciation for stories of human strength and perseverance.

His unique career path includes 12 years working on British Navy support fleet vessels, cruise ships, and superyachts before transitioning to tugboats.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Fair-minded

Appreciative

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Topics They Care About

Maritime Crewing
Focuses on connecting tug, dredge, and offshore companies with qualified crew members and providing crew management solutions.
Affordable Training
Founded Tug Boat School with a mission to provide affordable and accessible training solutions for maritime professionals.
Tugboat Operations
Holds deep expertise as a captain specializing in ship assist and advanced ASD/Z drive tugboat operations.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Founder at Tug Boat School
10-2025
Founder at Tug Boat Jobs
9-2025
Captain at Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc.
12-2018 - 9-2025
Captain at Boston Towing & Transportation (BTT)
6-2015 - 9-2018
Deckhand at WITTICH BROTHERS MARINE INC. (Seawolf Marine)

Education

9-2003 - 12-2006
OOW & Chief Mate Unlimited from Warsash Maritime School

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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