Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
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Kim Karlsson

Ponte Vedra,FL, USA

Summary

Accomplished Captain with a proven track record and 15+ years in command on cruise vessels and passenger ferries.

Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate to new environments; a forward thinker and self-motivator who thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to new learning and knowledge. Proven leader and team player, decision maker and used to deliver on highest standard and guest service, for all ages.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain

Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2004 - 07.2024
  • Permanent Captain since 2010
  • Several new builds and very familiar with warranty claims
  • Excellent shiphandling with Azipods and conventional propulsion.
  • North and South America, Alaska, Caribbean and North Europe and Mediterranean.
  • Strong Bridge Resort Management culture.
  • Guest service.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
  • Ship and fuel budget.

Staff Captain / Chief Officer/Safety Manager

Star Cruises
08.2000 - 04.2004
  • MegaStar Aries and SuperStar Leo
  • Moving SuperStar Leo from Asia to USA,NCL and

getting ship up to standards and ready for USCG.


Captain / Chief Office

Finnlines
11.1993 - 07.2000

Passenger ro-ro ships in the Baltic and North Sea.

Passenger ferries between Sweden - Finland.

Pilot license for several ports in Finland, Sweden and Germany.

Ice navigation in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia.



First Officer

Silja Line
05.1992 - 10.1992
  • m/s Silja Europa and m/s Silja Serenade
  • Watch keeping and OOW
  • Introduction to archipelago navigation between Finland and Sweden.
  • Bridge management


Education

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies

Maritime University
Turku, Finland
05.1992

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Ship handling
  • Mentoring of lower ranks
  • Public speaking abilities
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Emergency Management
  • Crew Management
  • Communication

Certification

  • Unlimited Masters license
  • Bahamas Masters license
  • All relevant STCW




Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Finnish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

References

Recommendations upon request

Timeline

Captain

Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2004 - 07.2024

Staff Captain / Chief Officer/Safety Manager

Star Cruises
08.2000 - 04.2004

Captain / Chief Office

Finnlines
11.1993 - 07.2000

First Officer

Silja Line
05.1992 - 10.1992

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Studies

Maritime University

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