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Luciano Castellari

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Experienced ship superintendent with a focus on maritime operations and over 15 years at Princess Cruise headquarters. Proficient in dry dock planning, maintenance of marine machinery, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Strong technical skills in AMOS and AutoCAD, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively. Committed to optimizing vessel performance and achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Ship Superintendent

Holland America Group
10.2015 - Current
  • Ship Superintendent – Dawn Princess 2015 until reflagged to UK flag and on July 2017 and Transferred to P&O Australia as Pacific Explorer.
  • Ship Superintendent – Pacific Princess July 2017 until 2020 paused operations for Covid.
  • Ship Superintendent – Discovery Princess and Sky Princess – 2022 to Present.
  • During the paused operations of the Covid Pandemic I was arranging for Class and Flag visits and statutory inspections and surveys for the princess fleet.

Technical Training and Rotation Specialist

Princess Cruises
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed the Technical Officer, Petty Officer, and Ratings rotations while acting as a point of contact for shipboard Senior Officers to solve and plan further Technical crew related matters.
  • Worked to ensure that crew rotation plans met the level of expertise, training and continuity needed throughout the different class of vessels of the fleet.
  • Coordinated an average of 300 work team crews for vessel refits and ongoing projects onboard, in accordance with Technical Superintendent’s needs.
  • Reviewing all Technical crew draft rotation plans prior to being approved and sent to the vessels.
  • Monitored crew member training in accordance with STCW and Company requirements, while overseeing sea staff nonconformance approval process.
  • Also reviewing performance, promotion, and demotion of all technical crew, and suggesting training and future vessel assignments in order to maximize crew members’ skills.

Technical Office

ISIR Impianti S.r.l
Genova, Italy
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Worked in ISIR’s technical office aiding the project manager in designing sewage treatment plants and garbage handling and disposal systems for marine installation.
  • Responsible for evaluating bid proposals, negotiating agreements and technical specifications.
  • Assisting in the designing, setup, implementation, and manufacturing process according to the RINA-UNI ISO 9001 quality standards.
  • Involved in the type approval certification process with the Classification Society in the design, installation, performance and testing of sewage treatment plants required by MARPOL regulations.
  • Conducted quality control activities on the final product; troubleshooting and assisting in the identification and solution of on-site project issues, maintenance and repair.
  • In charge of overseeing the spare parts department. Responsible for quotations to clients ensuring timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up.

2nd Senior Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all Engine Room Plant while employed as senior watch keeper.
  • Expected to isolate defects and correct problems as they occur.
  • Carried out inspections and preventive maintenance programs, handled inventory management/control, stores/parts/consumables ordering.

2nd Hotel Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009
  • Supervised and maintained a close working relationship with other on-board departments including Carpentry, Plumbing, Laundry, Deck, Pursers and Galley sectors.
  • Completed daily rounds of all hotel and deck technical spaces.
  • Responsible for conducting work on pool and spa treatment units, life boat equipment, and incinerator and waste handling rooms as well as the testing and maintenance of all designated safety equipment.

3rd Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009
  • Liaise with chief/staff engineer on maintenance of ship equipment, test of boiler water and/or main jacket water equipment, storing and purification of fuel, lube oil and maintenance, repair, overhaul or replacement of related systems and components.

3rd Engineer

Corsica Ferries
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • Responsible of the engine room watch, supervised the operation of the fresh water distillery system, transfer and storage of water, and operation, maintenance and repair of the lubrication system, including storing, transfer and purification.
  • Responsible for matters affecting physical operation of the ship from start-up to shut-down of the main propulsion plant.

Engine Cadet

Grimaldi Group
03.1999 - 10.1999
  • Gained knowledge of the basics of ship engineering.

Education

Class 1 Marine Engineer Certification -

Italian Cost Guard
01.2009

Engine Cadet’s Training Courses -

Costa Cruise
01.2000

Marine Engineering Degree -

Leon Pancaldo Nautical Institute of Technology
Italy
01.1998

Skills

  • Vessel maintenance and inspections
  • Operational efficiency
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Inventory control
  • Maritime safety procedures
  • Ship coordination
  • Marine engineering
  • Quality assurance
  • Crew management
  • Drydock planning and execution

Certification Education

  • Class 1 Marine Engineer Certification, Italian Cost Guard, 01/01/09
  • Marine Engineering Degree, Leon Pancaldo Nautical Institute of Technology, Italy, 09/01/93 - 06/01/98
  • Engine Cadet’s Training Courses, Costa Cruise, 01/01/99 - 01/01/00

Timeline

Ship Superintendent

Holland America Group
10.2015 - Current

Technical Training and Rotation Specialist

Princess Cruises
01.2011 - 12.2014

Technical Office

ISIR Impianti S.r.l
01.2009 - 12.2011

3rd Engineer

Corsica Ferries
06.2006 - 08.2006

2nd Senior Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009

2nd Hotel Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009

3rd Engineer

Princess Cruise Lines
01.2000 - 12.2009

Engine Cadet

Grimaldi Group
03.1999 - 10.1999

Class 1 Marine Engineer Certification -

Italian Cost Guard

Engine Cadet’s Training Courses -

Costa Cruise

Marine Engineering Degree -

Leon Pancaldo Nautical Institute of Technology

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