Peter Mott
Peter Mott (ZL3PWM) is a retired Internet entrepreneur, experienced broadcast engineer, and private maritime coast station operator who lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.
His career spans telecommunications, broadcast engineering, computing and founding two successful Internet companies.
The first of these pionered automated domain name registration and drove down the cost of web site hosting in New Zealand, and the second specialised in secure hosting solutions for enterprise customers.
Peter became a certified amateur radio operator in 1978, and has extensive experience designing, building and operating HF radio stations in both amateur and maritime services.
The Alpine Fault Network is Peter's commitment to helping fellow amateur radio operators prepare for natural disasters.
In addition to the Alpine Fault Network, Peter founded and operates Passage Guardian, a free of charge service dedicated to keeping sailors safe at sea.
Peter has 10 years of volunteer experience assisting recreational vessels undertaking ocean passages, including multiple solo circumnavigators totalling dozens of vessels each year.
Peter holds New Zealand Boat Master and Coastal Skipper certifications and has sea time on both coastal and ocean passages conducted on his own vessels.