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Michalis Psathitis

@michalispsathitis

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Marine engineering officer specializing in second and third engineer watchkeeping and engine room operations.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a sea-going engineering role where I can lead engine-room operations, maintain STCW/SOLAS compliance, and support safe, efficient watchkeeping aboard passenger and LNG vessels.

I’m a marine engineering officer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies (2016–2021) and an Engineer License, Class B (Second Engineer Officer). I build safe, efficient engineering watchkeeping through disciplined procedures, strong technical judgment, and clear communication in the engine room.

In passenger and LNG environments, I’ve worked as a Third Engineer and recently as a 2nd Engineer onboard Celebrity Cruises. My experience includes engine room operations on Wartsila 46 F and Wartsila 50DF systems (plus exposure to WinGD (X-DF), Himsen H17/28, and Steam Turbine), handling planned maintenance (PMS), troubleshooting, fuel/lubrication support, and responding to machinery failure, fire, or power loss.

I focus on compliance and readiness—STCW and ERM-based team coordination, safety/environmental/pollution prevention standards (MARPOL, SOLAS), and maintaining accurate technical records and logs. I also bring leadership experience from serving with the Cyprus Military Police, along with mentoring junior engineers and supervising daily engine-room personnel activities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Second Engineer

Celebrity Cruises

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 (3 months)

Served as Second Engineer on Celebrity Cruises passenger ships, supporting safe and efficient engine-room operation and emergency response. Oversaw planned maintenance systems (PMS), fuel/lubrication operations, and compliance with MARPOL/SOLAS and safety procedures.

Wärtsilä 46F ERM MARPOL SOLAS Compliance Emergency Response Fuel And Lubrication Management

Third Engineer

Celebrity Cruises

Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)

Served as Third Engineer on Celebrity Cruises passenger ships with Wärtsilä 46F engines.

Wärtsilä 46F STCW Officer In Charge Of An Engineering Watch (EWO)ERM (Engine Room Resource Management)Engine Room Troubleshooting Engine Room Procedures MARPOL SOLAS Compliance Survival Craft And Rescue Boats (STCW Training)

Third Engineer

Celebrity Cruises

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Served as Third Engineer on Celebrity Cruises passenger ships with Wärtsilä 46F engines.

Third Engineer

TMS Cardiff

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)

Served as Third Engineer on TMS Cardiff gas LNG tankers with Wärtsilä 50DF engines.

Wärtsilä 50DF LNG Tanker Cargo Operations STCW Officer In Charge Of An Engineering Watch (EWO)ERM (Engine Room Resource Management)Engine Room Troubleshooting Planned Maintenance Mindset Safety And Pollution Prevention (MARPOL)

Apprentice Engineer B

Petronav Ltd.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2021 (0 months)

Completed apprenticeship with Petronav Ltd. on an LPG tanker, building marine IT capability via ICDL training modules. Covered ICDL topics including marine technician fundamentals and using computer tools related to diesel engine contexts.

ICDL Information And Marine Technician ICDL Using The Computer And Diesel Engine Communication Skills LPG Tanker Exposure Diesel Engine Concepts

Apprentice Engineer

TMS Cardiff

Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)

Completed apprenticeship with TMS Cardiff on a gas LNG tanker (Wärtsilä 50DF), focusing on ICDL training for engineering-oriented computing. Practiced ICDL modules including spreadsheets and concepts of information technology (IT).

Wärtsilä 50DF Engine Room Procedures Safety Training Mindset

IT Apprentice Engineer

Gaslog

Sep 2020 - Oct 2020 (1 month)

Completed an IT apprenticeship at Gaslog on a gas LNG tanker, gaining experience with Wärtsilä-related onboard engineering contexts and ICDL IT modules. Worked with Wärtsilä-related engine configurations and completed ICDL database training.

WinGD X DF Himsen H17 28 ICDL Engine Room Procedures LNG Tanker Safety Awareness

Apprentice Engineer B

Gaslog

Aug 2019 - Sep 2019 (1 month)

Completed an apprenticeship at Gaslog on a gas LNG tanker with steam turbine systems exposure. Completed ICDL modules focused on word processing and presentations, supporting engineering communication.

Turbine ICDL Gas LNG Tanker Exposure Engine Room Procedures Safety Training Mindset

Apprentice Engineer B

Gaslog

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019 (5 months)

Completed an apprenticeship at Gaslog on a gas LNG tanker with Wärtsilä 50DF engine exposure. Developed strong English proficiency (C1 level) during the apprenticeship period.

Wärtsilä 50DF Gas LNG Tanker Exposure Engine Room Procedures Safety Training Mindset STCW Aligned Engineering Culture Emergency Preparedness

Apprentice Engineer A

Gaslog

Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 (4 months)

Completed an apprenticeship at Gaslog (supported by Cyprus Ministry of Education) on a gas LNG tanker with Wärtsilä 50DF engine exposure. Built foundational engineering and safety awareness through onboard apprenticeship training.

Wärtsilä 50DF Gas LNG Tanker Exposure Survival Craft And Rescue Boats (STCW Training)Engine Room Procedures Emergency Preparedness