Ralph Manchester received a 1st class honours degree in mechanical engineering from Newcastle Upon Tyne University as part of a Rolls-Royce sponsored programme. After 8 years in power generation he moved into marine equipment where he has developed and managed both subsea and deck equipment for over 25 years, the last 16 years of which were at Royal IHC Limited. He is inventor on numerous patents covering subsea systems and currently holds the position of Technical Partner