Management Systems Development Program

Michiel Versteeg *******.********@*****.***

Executive Operations and Health, Safety, Quality, Env. Professional 425-***-**** EDUCATION AND LICENSE

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Maritime University de Ruyter, June

1995

Bachelor of Science in Navigation

Maritime University de Ruyter, June

1995

Executive Development Program

Michael J. Foster School of Business,

University of Washington 2009

Chief Mate, All Ships, Unlimited

License

Lead ISM and ISO Auditor

Certification

Incident Investigator/Root Cause

Analysis

Certification

Results-driven and dedicated executive leader:

leverages 30 plus years of experience in a variety of industries including Cruise, Air Cargo, Logistics, and International and Domestic Shipping, Terminal, Energy Distribution, and Marine Services. Employs practical, data driven and business-minded strategies to improve safety and drive operational efficiencies.

Motivational and risk-focused executive: employes strategies leveraging people’s collective intelligence, focusses on process discipline, and promotes a strong culture to reduce operational risk.

Expert in Safety and Quality Management Systems: design, develop, and manage end-user centric

management systems in multiple industries compliant with regulations yet drive towards operational

excellence.

Exceptional communicator with a strong track

record of cross-functional team collaboration: builds consensus across operational groups, regulatory

authorities, and industry executives to drive strategy and achieve results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALTCHUK GROUP Seattle, WA

Head of Safety Saltchuk / VP HSQE and Technical Management Saltchuk Marine 2021 – Present

Executive safety leader for 30 plus Safety Directors/Managers. Responsible for overall safety oversight at the Saltchuk Group to ensure that 7 business units which comprise of about 45 companies achieve set safety performance expectations. Responsible for oversight of all Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and technical management for 5 marine companies under the Saltchuk Marine business unit.

o Maintained Saltchuk past 5-year average Total Injury Recordable Rate 28% below industry rate and 35% respectively for Lost Time Injury Rate by providing coaching, expertise, and effective strategic leadership, leveraging team member’s experience and fostering a strong culture of genuine care during a period of significant company growth. o Oversaw safety operations for first US barge feeder Jones Act operation for Foss Offshore Wind’s support of the Vineyard Wind Project off the coast of Massachusetts. o Established new shared services technical management and procurement departments contributing to a significant business performance turnaround for Saltchuk Marine. SALTCHUK GROUP Seattle, WA

VP Safety 2019 - 2021

Responsible for developing and supporting implementation of the long-term health and safety strategy of Saltchuk while promoting a world class culture. o Established and spearheaded a Saltchuk Group Safety Committee driving various process safety improvements in the areas of recognition programs, visible and felt leadership visits, incident investigation, and near miss reporting while leveraging leading and lagging key performance indicators to determine performance against set targets. HOLLAND AMERICA GROUP, CARNIVAL CORP. Seattle, WA

Sr. Director, Safety Operations - Designated Person 2014 – 2019

Responsible for overseeing all safety operations, regulatory compliance programs, internal audit follow up program, maintaining an efficient and effective quality management system within Fleet Operations for the HAL, Princess, Seabourn and Carnival Australia brands. Separate responsibility as Designated Person as required by the International Safety Management System Code for HAL and Princess to ensure independent operational oversight of the safety and environmental functions. o Developed the internal investigation program to a level where it was regarded as best in class through leadership, commitment, training, coaching, and setting a high performance expectation around learning and preventing repeat incidents. o Represented Holland America Line Management at governmental and industry marine safety and environmental protection related conferences and meetings such as CLIA and IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee’s subcommittee on Fire Protection. HOLLAND AMERICA AND SEABOURN, CARNIVAL CORP. Seattle, WA Sr./Director Safety and Environmental Compliance - Designated Person 2009 – 2014

Responsible for overseeing the regulatory compliance programs, internal audit program, occupational safety program, public health program, maintaining an efficient and effective quality management system, fleet training and performance management programs within Fleet Operations. o Supported the implementation of a series of safety improvement initiatives post Costa Concordia incident focussing on emergency response, safety training and navigational risk mitigation. This resulted in the establishment of the largest maritime training center in Europe and implementation of a Bridge Operations Quality Assurance Program. o Enhanced management system compliance through implementation of a self-audit program. o Implemented a Compliance Tracking System allowing for a improved transparancy and compliance within a complex international regulatory operating environment. o Established a comprehensive public health compliance program through self-inspections and support of traveling public health trainers.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE AND WINDSTAR CRUISES, CARNIVAL CORP. Seattle, WA Deputy Director, Compliance Programs 2006 – 2009

Developed and implemented a long-term officer hiring, retention, and training strategy significantly reduce turnover and as such operational risk within Fleet Operations.

Managed the Internal Safety Management System Audit Program which included audits on ships, home office, manning agencies for compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.

Verified operational compliance with the ISM Code and other international maritime regulations.

Monitored the implementation of safety and security related corrective action plans resulting from Internal Audits, Flag State, Port State, Internal Audits, External ISM Audits, etc.

Developed position papers on operational safety, environmental protection, security, workplace safety and other issues of interest, involving vessels and vessel personnel. HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, CARNIVAL CORP.

Navigational Officer 1995 – 2006

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