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ARNOLD KARLSEN

ARNOLD KARLSEN

Granby,USA

Summary

  • 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

Astute and determined marine engineering lead with expertise in planning and developing shipyard repair projects.

Multilingual and considered integral part of any team. Oversees effective and dynamic engineering teams.

Proactive marine engineering professional offering 40 years of experience in field.

Highly knowledgeable in foreign going tanker vessels. Personable and productive with excellent critical thinking skills.

Professional engineer with robust experience in maritime operations and vessel maintenance.

Highly skilled in problem-solving, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs.

Known for technical expertise, effective communication, and leadership in high-pressure environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Port Engineer

Miller Tug and Barge
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues related to vessel systems and components.
  • Optimized fuel consumption by monitoring engine performance data and recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Consistently met deadlines for scheduled repairs through effective time management skills.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing preventive measures.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing fleet operations, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Increased operational efficiency by overseeing the procurement of spare parts and coordinating equipment installations.
  • Maximized vessel availability through strategic scheduling of dry-dockings and repairs.
  • Managed budgets for repair projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions and timely completion.

ABS SR Surveyor SR

American Bureau of shipping Chicago Port
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Certified to IACS(International accredited class surveyor ) this certification require approval after pass over98 curriculums
  • (APPX516 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
  • 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 NS5 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
  • Reason for leaving ABS is that I want to be in ship operation of cruise vessel
  • Reason for leaving ABS is that I want to be in ship operation of cruise vessel
  • Delivered comprehensive boundary surveys, resolving property disputes in a timely manner.
  • Mentored junior surveyors, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
  • Increased accuracy of survey data by conducting thorough quality control checks and employing precise measurement tools.

Vessel Manager /Chief Engineer/Port Engineer

Crowley Maritime Jacksonville Florida
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Superintendent Marine-Technical for Us Navy vessel Harry Martin a55000-ton RORO
  • Overseas hiring of technical personnel
  • Advice HR on operating procedures for vessels
  • Major refurbishment of vessel to be a troop transporter for260 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
  • Reason for Leaving Owner change operating of Management company

Chief Engineer same Vessel Operator MPSV Swordfish(Siem Swordfish)

Veolia North America
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • 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 water180 miles offshore of New Orleans as a saturated dive ship
  • Technically in charge of saturated dive bell system for6 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
  • Reason for ending: Change of management promoted to vessel manager

Chief Engineer Superintendent New building MPSV Havila Subsea, AHTV Havila Mercury

HAVILA OFFSHORE, Alesund, Norway
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • 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 and200-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
  • Reason For ending Employment: I was offered better pay

Vice President

NEW ENGLAND PUMP AND VALVE, Niantic, Connecticut
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • 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
  • Reason For ending: Owner sold the company and retired

Vice President

NEW ENGLAND PUMP AND VALVE
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • 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

Director of Technical Operation

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Miami Florida
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • In charge of Technical operation of NORWEGIAN DAWN, NORWEGIAN PEARL NORWEGIAN STAR, cruise vessels96000 ton built in Germany
  • In Charge of 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
  • Reason for ending: Promotion to Vice President for major repair facility

Director of Technical Operation

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • 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

Superintendent Engineer

PRINCESS CRUISE LINE P&O Santa Clarita CA
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Superintendent for three cruise vessels with a capacity of900 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
  • Reason for Ending: Family and Children wanted to go back to North East to go to collage

Superintendent Engineer

PRINCESS CRUISE LINE P&O Santa Clarita
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • 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

Chief Engineer

CRYSTAL CRUISES LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
01.1993 - 01.2001
  • 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

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove, Oregon

GPA: 3.78

Degree of Chief Engineer Marine - Marine Engineering

Maritime University , Norway
06-1990

Master of Science - Marine engineering

Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
2004

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
  • Port operations
  • Ballast water management
  • Marine engineering
  • Coating inspection

Accomplishments

  • Certifications: Advanced Firefighting, Security Officer, ABS SR Surveyor SR
  • January 2018 – Present
  • Certified to IACS(International accredited class surveyor ) this certificationrequire 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

Certification

  • 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

Interests

  • 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 LICENSE
  • Licensed Chief Engineer (Steam and diesel Propulsion Engines) Unlimited, Personal Information , Hobby I am a certified Airplane pilot flying Piper Warrior with medical for Airplane Pilot AVAILABLE ON SHORT NOTICE

Additional Information

  • TWIC Card Homeland Security – Secret US Government Clearance

Languages

English
German

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Port Engineer - Miller Tug and Barge
06.2022 - 12.2024
ABS SR Surveyor SR - American Bureau of shipping Chicago Port
01.2018 - 06.2022
Vessel Manager /Chief Engineer/Port Engineer - Crowley Maritime Jacksonville Florida
01.2012 - 01.2018
Chief Engineer same Vessel Operator MPSV Swordfish(Siem Swordfish) - Veolia North America
01.2012 - 01.2015
Chief Engineer Superintendent New building MPSV Havila Subsea, AHTV Havila Mercury - HAVILA OFFSHORE, Alesund, Norway
01.2010 - 01.2012
Vice President - NEW ENGLAND PUMP AND VALVE, Niantic, Connecticut
01.2008 - 01.2010
Vice President - NEW ENGLAND PUMP AND VALVE
01.2008 - 01.2010
Director of Technical Operation - NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Miami Florida
01.2005 - 01.2008
Director of Technical Operation - NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
01.2005 - 01.2008
Superintendent Engineer - PRINCESS CRUISE LINE P&O Santa Clarita CA
01.2001 - 01.2005
Superintendent Engineer - PRINCESS CRUISE LINE P&O Santa Clarita
01.2001 - 01.2005
Chief Engineer - CRYSTAL CRUISES LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
01.1993 - 01.2001
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical engineering
Maritime University - Degree of Chief Engineer Marine, Marine Engineering
Pacific University - Master of Science, Marine engineering

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