Experience

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  Royal norwegian navy

  Jan 1993 - Oct 1994

  Bosun/coxswain

  Petty Officer during mandatory service i the Royal Norwegian Navy. Served onboard the missile torpedo vessel "KNM Ravn" in the 22nd MTB Squadron stationed in Tromso above the Arctic Circle.

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  Tärntank

  Jun 1993 - Jul 1993

  Deck cadet

  Deck dayman on a product tanker in Baltic/North Sea Trade. Tank cleaning and general maitenance, as well as bridge duty at night.

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  Stiftelsen sorlandet

  Aug 1993 - Sept 1993

  Ordinary seaman

  Pre Royal Norwegian Navy training in seamanship - Baltic Sea

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  Royal caribbean cruises, ltd.

  Nov 1994 - Dec 1997

  Quartermaster & 2nd officer
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  Sylvi & kristoffer ellefsen

  May 1995 - May 1998

  Master

  Master on charter yacht M/S Patricia and river cruise vessel M/S Nidelv (80 pax).

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  Star cruises

  Jan 1998 - Apr 1998

  2nd officer
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  Fred. olsen

  May 1998 - May 1999

  2nd officer

  2nd Officer (Navigation Officer) on 12-4 watch

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  Captain cook cruises

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2003

  Master

  Master of accomodated overnight cruises in Sydney. Up to 120 passengers in cabins and 25 crew. Local Knowledge (Pilot Excemption) for Sydney Harbour. Marine Engineer Driver (MED III).

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  Royal caribbean international

  Jun 2003 - Jan 2007

  1st officer

  Navigation Officer - Voyager Class. Mariner of the Seas make up the second generation of Voyager-class vessels.The 138 000GT vessel has a diesel-electric powertrain. It is powered by six Wärtsilä Vasa 46 diesel engines, giving a total output of 75,600 kW. The generated electric power drives three 14 MW ABB Azipod azimuth thrusters (two steerable and one fixed).

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  Residences at sea

  May 2007 - now

  Responsible for managing the safety and emergency response system for Residents, Guests onboard and liaising with various authorities world wide. Manager of the ship's deck maintenance crew (20+) and bridge navigators, and responsible for the vessel's stability and statutory compliance any time. Managing the Safe transport by Zodiacs during Expeditions in extreme remote waters. I have ventured to a variety of geographies, including the Arctic, Bering Sea, Northwest Passage, Russian Far East, Franz Josef Land, Novaya Zemlya, Greenland, Melanesia, Polynesia, Madagascar, Seychelles, Kimberley and other remote exotic destinationsAs the Staff Captain’s deputy; Chief Officer onboard The World ensures that the external ship maintenance is kept to the highest luxury standard. As Chief Officer I cooperates closely with other involved divisions to ensure this is fulfilled; Show less

  • Staff Captain

    Nov 2013 - now

  • Chief Officer

    May 2007 - Oct 2013