In 2014 Affan enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration at Plymouth University, United Kingdom and completed his undergraduate degree. After his studies, he joined Water Solutions as Offshore Surveyor. Affan has vast experience in the use of offshore surveying technology and practices.

Affan has worked with international dredging companies such as the Deme Group and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V for multiple projects including sand search and route clearance survey.

At present, he is one of the most experienced offshore surveyors in the Maldives.

Affan is also the Secretary of the ‘Small Island Geographic Society (SIGS)’, a PADI Certified Enriched Air Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver, and a member at the ‘Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)’.

He is also a Certified Boat Captain in categories A & B

Affan graduated from the Plymouth University, United Kingdom with a Bachelors in the field of Ocean Exploration in 2017.