ARNOLD KARLSEN

** **** **** *****, ******, Massachusetts

Cell 413-***-****

Email : adz2dc@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFILE

• 40+ years of success working in marine engineering in Management and Executive Positions

• Superintendent/Chief Engineer for cruise vessels and offshore vessel with proven record of Management of marine technical operations for owner and management

• Increased profitability for marine company and result oriented manager driven by Technical Knowledge, emphasize safety operation, and a well-run operation.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, MS Word, and customized software applications

• Norwegian Royal Navy.

• Fluent in verbally Norwegian, English

• Member, International Association of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

• Fully member of IACS

• Excellent references and dynamic management style will be provided upon request.

• Dual Citizen Norway /USA

• Willing to relocate Worldwide available on short Notice.

• Approved Internal ISM auditor By DNV

• Experience with Bulk carrier,Tank,Passenger offshore supply vessel

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LICENSE

• Licensed Chief Engineer (Steam and diesel Propulsion Engines) Unlimited

• TWIC Card Homeland Security – Secret US Government Clearance

• Certifications: Advanced Firefighting, Security Officer

• Hazmat training, Life Support Medical and Survival Training

• Advanced Firefighting, Security Officer, CPR, First Aid

• Certified Class surveyor

• Certified Class welding inspector

• Certified ICAS member

• Private Pilot

EDUCATION/ONGOING TRAINING

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove, Oregon

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

engineering

GPA 3.78

Master of Science

Marine engineering

GPA 3,78 (2004)

MARITIME ACADEMY Arendal, Norway

Completed Degree Requirements to a degree of Chief Engineer Marine RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

American Bureau of shipping Chicago Port

ABS SR Surveyor SR

January 2018 – Present

• Certified to IACS(International accredited class surveyor ) this certification require approval after pass over 98 curriculums. (APPX 516 exams)

• Promoted to senior surveyor in charge of all classification matters for diesel electric propulsion.

• Propulsion and for Certification of Man diesel propulsion Engines at Fairbank Morse SKILLS • Improving Quality Control

• Strategic Planning

• Vessel Maintenance

• Human Resources

• Environmental/Safety

Enforcement

• Troubleshooting/Repair

• Cargo/Damage Claims • Staff Management • Exceptional Customer Service

• Maintenance Scheduling • Ship Inspections • Budget Planning/Forecasting

• ISM/ISPS Internal Audits • Purchasing Liaison • Contractor Assignments

• Waste Management Plans • Dry Dock Oversight

• Engine building facility in Beloit WI.

• As a surveyor examine and provide reports to class and owners on vessels and other marine structures after construction and in operation and survey that applicable Rules are followed.

• Survey and guidance to vessel and structures that they Operate vessel within the Rules of Classification and flag state especially meeting requirement for

• Safety of life at sea, Cargo gear, Load line, MLC, Marpol

• In charge of Administration of ABS Port office procedures and monitoring of business Performance and budgeting.

• Review and examine and report on vessels and other marine structure during and After construction that they follow applicable requirements and rules

• Surveyor review of Planned maintenance system using NS 5 and AMOS that Continuous Machine survey is in according to class rules. Advice and plan class Survey for owners

• Provide Leadership and Issue performance report to lower less experience. Surveyors.

• Reason for leaving ABS is that I want to be in ship operation of cruise vessel.

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Vessel Manager /Chief Engineer/Port Engineer

Crowley Maritime Jacksonville Florida

2012-2018

Superintendent Marine-Technical for Us Navy vessel Harry Martin a 55000-ton RORO

• Oversaw hiring of technical personnel. Advice HR on operating procedures for vessels

• Major refurbishment of vessel to be a troop transporter for 260 Marines and equipment

• In charge of all contractor bidding and logistic

• Oversaw all departments Nautical, Engineering, Medical, HR

• Supervised overhaul of Diesel Propulsion Engines

• In charge of survey and that vessel complied with statutory and flag state rules Reason for Leaving Owner change operating of Management company.

. Chief Engineer same Vessel Operator MPSV Swordfish(Siem Swordfish) Veolia North America

2012-2015

• In Charge of technical department for a highly advanced oil field construction a service vessel. Equipped for ultra-depth well intervention.

• Responsible for technical department of MPSV Swordfish (diesel electric driven) vessel and equipped with ROV

• Operated vessel, in ultra-deep water 180 miles offshore of New Orleans as a saturated dive ship

• Technically in charge of saturated dive bell system for 6 divers during restoration project after Katrina

• Operated vessel without accidents and breakdowns, performing sensitive repair on oil pipes and marine constructions.

Reason for ending: Change of management promoted to vessel manager. HAVILA OFFSHORE, Alesund, Norway

Chief Engineer Superintendent New building

MPSV Havila Subsea, AHTV Havila Mercury

2010 – 2012

• Oversaw new building project for a technically advanced oil field construction vessel

• Ship was delivered in time and operated in the North Sea region

• Awarded “Ship of the Year from Norwegian Shipowners association

• Upgraded high pressure hydraulics for remote-operated robot system and 200-ton construction crane.

• Implemented plan maintenance system and vessel safety management manual.

• Put into practice updated safety procedures for engineer and technical staff

• Hired technical staff and vessel performed within budget, maintaining excellent quality record for client.

Reason For ending Employment: I was offered better pay. NEW ENGLAND PUMP AND VALVE, Niantic, Connecticut

Vice President

2008-2010

• In Charge off daily operation of the company to include submitting bids and contracts

• Managed a three-year forecasting budget and ensuring quality control.

• Developed and streamlined budgets resulting in increased revenue and improving operating budget.

• Increased revenue for the company

• . Member of Board of directors

Company was a major Marine repair company serving Cruise vessels, MSC, Navy and commercial marine companies in the North East I was the leading daily in of operation. Reason For ending: Owner sold the company and retired NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Miami Florida

Director of Technical Operation

2005 -2008

• In charge of Technical operation of NORWEGIAN DAWN, NORWEGIAN PEARL NORWEGIAN STAR, cruise vessels 96000 ton built in Germany.

• In Charge off technical performance of the vessel and vessel reporting to operation.

• Supervised the Captain, Chief Engineer and Staff Captain ensuring vessels were in good working order.

• Complied with flag, state, statutory and class requirements.

• Accomplished major repair of vessel’s POD system, conducting root cause analyses.

• Improved vessel’s profit margin by instituting better voyage planning and routines.

• Delivered vessel back in time and under budget after dry dock. Reason for ending: Promotion to Vice President for major repair facility PRINCESS CRUISE LINE P&O Santa Clarita CA

Superintendent Engineer

2001 - 2005

• Superintendent for three cruise vessels with a capacity of 900 passengers built in France.

• Upgraded vessel shopping area to achieve more in-house sales.

• Installed an upgraded fire/security/ventilation system.

• Updated and installed the fuel monitoring systems Increased range for the vessel.

• Delivered the vessel back to owners in time and on budget after dry dock.

• In Charge of vessels PMS system

• Implemented better purchasing procedures and upgraded maintenance plans Reason for Ending: Family and Children wanted to go back to North East to go to collage CRYSTAL CRUISES LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

Chief Engineer

1993-2001

• In charge of technical department including electronics, IT, security, refrigeration, and ventilation.

• Upgraded engine monitoring system to achieve better fuel economy.

• Hired, trained and supervised engineering staff and crew of 42

• Received award for “Best Environmental Awareness Ship” (1996) Reason for ending Employment: Was promoted to Superintendent for Princess P&O ARNOLD KARLSEN CV Summary :

Executive Experience as Vice President

ABS Class Surveyor 2 years

Technical Superintendent /Vessel Manager offshore/Technical director cruise. Total 15 years Chief Engineer 13 years

Personal Information

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