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Senior Maritime & Offshore Consultant | Project Management & HSE
Docteur from the École des Mines de Paris and First Officer in the merchant navy, I support decision-makers in the Maritime and Energy sectors on safety, logistics, and compliance issues. My background combines operational field expertise with scientific expertise in industrial safety.
Expertise and Consulting Services
Maritime & Offshore Project Management
- Operational piloting of complex vessels and logistics in isolated environments (Shipmanagement),
- Maintenance, retrofit, and revamping management for offshore units (FSO, FPSO, LPG),
- Creation and management of operational structures (founder of a maritime shipping company).
Industrial Safety, Audit & Forensic
- Post-accident investigations based on data mining and semantic analysis (Deepwater Horizon expertise),
- Regulatory compliance audits (ISM, ISPS) and industrial safety audits (QHSE),
- Risk assessment and implementation of safety management systems (SMS).
Crisis Management & Security
- Strategic support for maritime authorities (ORSEC Expert, assistance to vessels in distress),
- Maritime security expertise (anti-piracy) and threat analysis.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Professor at ENSM, maritime resource management (BRM/ERM) fire safety and basic and advanced oil tanker operations,
- Various ad-hoc interventions (CEDRE, Mines Paris, Paris-1)
Key Qualifications:
- PhD in Sciences and Engineering of Risk Activities (Ecole des Mines de Paris),
- STCW Certificates revalidated in 2024: Unlimited Master and Chief Engineer Watch Officer,
- 15+ years of operational experience (Maersk, Gazocéan, Exmar, Perenco, LD Armateurs)
I bring rigorous technical expertise to guarantee the resilience of your assets and the safety of your complex operations.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- ExmarProject planner and EPIC managerENERGY AND UTILITIESJuly 2023 - December 2023 (5 months)Antwerp, BelgiumPlanning and EPIC management of maintenance and class renewal works for an offshore LPG storage unit in Congo, managed by Exmar for a leading oil operator. The objective was to maximize work within the production shutdown period while respecting the client's budget and obtaining the unit's class certificate renewal.
- PerseveranceShip managerTRAVEL AND TOURISMFebruary 2023 - July 2025 (2 years and 5 months)Paris, FranceOperations & Crewing Manager – Vessel PERSÉVÉRANCE (Polar POD Expedition)7th Continent / Jean-Louis ÉtienneOperational piloting of a state-of-the-art vessel dedicated to polar scientific exploration.For this extraordinary project led by Jean-Louis Étienne, I was responsible for the overall management of the Persévérance vessel, the supply ship for the future Polar POD station. My role was to be the pivot between the expedition's requirements and the technical and human realities of a high-tech vessel.
- Ship Management & Operations: Responsible for the vessel's operational continuity. Logistical, technical, and regulatory coordination to ensure the vessel's availability for its scientific missions.
- Crew Management: Comprehensive management of maritime human resources. Recruitment, contract management, rotation planning, and qualification monitoring (STCW) for navigation in demanding areas.
- Strategic Interface: Close collaboration with the expedition's management (Elsa Peny-Étienne) to align the vessel's operational capabilities with the project's scientific and media objectives.
- Transition Management: Organization and structuring of internal processes to ensure the sustainability of operations and crewing management.
Key Skills Utilized:- Management of complex and innovative maritime projects.
- Expertise in maritime labor law and crew management.
- Advanced logistics in isolated/sensitive environments.
- Nostos MarineCo-founderTRANSPORTATIONMarch 2019 - November 2022 (3 years and 8 months)Saint-Malo, FranceFounder & Director – Nostos MarineCommercial Shipping Company (Saint-Malo – Jersey Route)Entrepreneurial and operational expertise for maritime logistics.I founded and managed Nostos Marine, a shipping company specializing in freight transport between France and the Channel Islands. This experience as a business owner allowed me to master the entire value chain of a complex maritime project:
- Strategy & Creation: Legal, financial, and administrative setup of a commercial shipping company.
- Operational Management: Daily management of a cargo vessel, route planning, and port call management.
- Compliance & Safety: Oversight of compliance with international maritime regulations and specific customs requirements (Post-Brexit).
- Commercial Development: Implementation of a reliable logistics solution to meet cross-channel supply needs.
Added Value for Your Projects: Through Nostos Marine, I offer my clients an "owner/operator" perspective that complements my maritime expertise with extensive entrepreneurial experience.I understand the profitability, compliance, performance, and quality challenges faced by decision-makers in the sector.
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Education
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Services de sécurité et de prévention de perteMINES ParisTech2018Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Services de sécurité et de prévention de perte
- Mastère Spécialisé, Ingénierie / gestion industrielleMINES ParisTech2011Mastère Spécialisé, Ingénierie / gestion industrielle
Certifications
- CSO Company Security OfficerECMT
- DPA Designated Person AshoreSQE Marine