Morten Meyer

A highly experienced electrical engineer, superintendent and project manager with more than 22 years experience from the shipping industry. Broad experience in Marine Operation and Ship Management together with good Administration skills. Proficient in all areas relating to technical operation of ships, ranging from electrical maintenance and design to project management and drydocking. Electrical project manager for several multi-million dollar ship conversion projects. Proven supervisory skills and can work as part of a team or using own initiative to reach goals. Knowledge and hands-on experience from most marine technical systems including diesel electric propulsion and high voltage power plants.

Morten Meyer’s Specialties:

- Marine Operation
- Shipbuilding
- Project Management
- Diesel Electric Propulsion incl. Podded Propulsion
- Ship Electrical- and Automation Engineering
- High Voltage Power Plants
- Technical Operation and Support of ships
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Purchasing and Maintenance Software

Shipping and Electrical Engineering is more than work to me, it is my hobby as well.

Morten Meyer’s Experience

AVP Technical Operations, Electrical

Star Cruises

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

In charge of the electrical and electronic day-to-day operation of the company's cruise ships including project planning, budgeting and project execution. Electrical project manager for ship conversion projects and in charge of all electrical dry-docking projects. Maintenance planning and technical support for all ships in the fleet.
Director of Technical Operations, Electrical and Automation

Star Cruises

(Public Company; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

October 1997 — March 2008 (10 years 6 months)

In charge of electrical and automation for the company's cruise ships including budgeting, project planning and project
management. Maintenance planning and technical support for all ships in the fleet.
Marine Superintendent, Electrical

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

October 1996 — October 1997 (1 year 1 month)

Electrical support and follow-up of the company's Vision Class series of newebuildings, and technical support for all diesel electrical ships in the fleet at that time.
Chief Electrical Engineer

Crystal Cruises

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

March 1991 — September 1996 (5 years 7 months)

In charge of the electrical department onboard Crystal Harmony, one of the first high voltage, diesel electric cruise ships in the world and classified as the "highest technology afloat" at that time.
Electrical Engineer Officer

Norwegian Cruise Line

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

December 1987 — March 1991 (3 years 4 months)

All-round ship electrical and automation maintenance including new electrical installations on the company's cruises ships operating in the Caribbean Sea.
Electrical Engineer Officer

Royal Norwegian Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

December 1986 — December 1987 (1 year 1 month)

Maintenance, repair and new installations of electrical, instrumentation and weapon systems onboard the coast guard ship "K/V Nordkapp".
Electrician

Elkon AS

(Industrial Automation industry)

July 1985 — January 1986 (7 months)

New installations of lighting, heating and electrical motor systems for an electrical company in Hammerfest, Norway, during my studies at Tromsø Maritime University.

Morten Meyer’s Education

Tromsø Maritime University

Bachelor of Technology , Marine Electrical Engineering , 1984 — 1986
Tromsø Maritime Technical College

Marine Electrical Engineering and Automation , Advanced Course II , 1983 — 1984
Tromsø Maritime Technical College

Marine Electrical Engineering , Advanced Course I , 1982 — 1983
Breivika Technical High School

Electrial Engineering , Foundation Course , 1981 — 1982

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Morten Meyer’s Interests:

Shipbuilding, Maritime Industry, Electrical Engineering, Shipping, Information Technology, Oil & Gas, Web Design, Cruise Industry, Mountain Hiking, All kind of sports, etc.