Welcoming Tom Murrell as Director of Engineering at e1 Marine

As e1 Marine continues to scale its methanol-to-hydrogen technology from concept validation to commercial deployment, the strength of its technical leadership is critical. As such, we are pleased to welcome Tom Murrell to the team as Director of Engineering, bringing more than 15 years of experience across the marine and defense sectors.

In his role, Tom leads the strategic development and commercialization of e1 Marine’s methanol-to-hydrogen systems, with a clear focus on engineering robustness, scalability, and real-world operability for marine and port applications.

Commenting on the appointment, Dave Lee, Executive Director at e1 Marine, said: 

“Tom’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for e1 Marine, as the company advances commercial projects, partnerships, and early deployments of our methanol-to-hydrogen systems. His experience leading complex engineering programs, combined with a strongunderstanding of maritime operational realities, will play a key role in supporting the company’s next phase of growth.”

Tom joins e1 Marine from OSI Maritime Systems, where he served as Manager of Systems Engineering, following senior technical roles at ABB Marine & Ports and Vard Electro. Earlier in his career, he held a range of leadership positions at Babcock International Group, including systems engineering management and combat systems integration roles supporting complex naval programs.

Across these roles, Tom has led multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseen full product lifecycles, and delivered technically demanding projects across both commercial and government-led programs. His experience spans engineering management, systems integration, process improvement, and business development, with a consistent focus on aligning technical performance with end-user needs.

This blend of commercial marine and defense experience brings a systems-led, safety-driven mindset that is particularly relevant as alternative fuel technologies mature and move toward wider adoption. It closely aligns with e1 Marine’s mission to develop scalable, safe, and practical methanol-to-hydrogen solutions that can be deployed where conventional zero-emission options are constrained by grid capacity, space, or operational requirements.

Reflecting on his new role, Tom Murrell, Director of Engineering at e1 Marine, said:

“Joining e1 Marine at this stage is an incredible opportunity to help accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to cleaner energy. It’s an exciting time as we move from concept validation to full commercial deployment. My priority is to ensure our methanol-to-hydrogen technology is engineered for robustness, scalability, and real-world operability – helping the industry achieve its decarbonization goals without compromising safety, reliability, or performance.”

Tom holds a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability from Cranfield School of Management and a Bachelor’s in Marine Technology from the University of Plymouth. His academic and professional background reflects a consistent focus on translating complex engineering challenges into practical, deployable solutions.

As Director of Engineering, Tom plays a central role in ensuring e1 Marine’s methanol-to-hydrogen technology meets the operational, regulatory, and performance expectations of vessel operators and port stakeholders alike. His appointment reinforces e1 Marine’s commitment to engineering-led innovation, disciplined execution, and credible pathways to decarbonization, with a clear emphasis on manufacturability, certification pathways, and long-term operational reliability in real marine environments.

We are delighted to have Tom on board and look forward to the expertise and leadership he brings as e1 Marine continues to support the transition to cleaner maritime energy. Welcome to the team, Tom!

To learn more, visit www.e1marine.com or contact info@e1marine.com