Milenko Miocic
@milenkomiocic
Remote Operations and Compliance Manager | 25+ Years Maritime Ops.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Operations and Compliance Manager with 25+ years leading complex international projects, multi-million budgets, and teams of 20+ professionals in high-risk environments. I bring proven expertise in OPEX/CAPEX budget control, regulatory compliance, and process optimization—built for real operational pressure.
In recent roles with Thome Shipmanagement / Wilhelmsen Group / Mitsui OSK Lines, I managed daily operations and compliance for a fleet of LNG/FSRU vessels worth $200M+ each, controlling annual OPEX budgets of $5M+ per vessel. I reduced costs 12% through vendor negotiation and process optimization, coordinated dry-docking projects $10M+ remotely, and delivered 100% compliance on audits and inspections.
I also led $500M+ new construction work as a Senior Project Surveyor / Technical Advisor, producing technical reports and specifications with 0 non-conformities on final delivery. I’m fully remote-ready, coordinating work across 5+ time zones while building SOPs, KPI dashboards, and clear documentation that teams can execute with confidence.
Skills: Operations Management, Budget Control, Compliance, Project Coordination, Remote Team Management, Remote Marine & Engineering Technical Advisor, Remote Seafarers Trainer, Remote Vessel Manager, LNG Industry, Oil & Gas Industry
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations & Compliance Manager
Thome Shipmanagement / Wilhelmsen Group / Mitsui OSK Lines
Jan 2017 - Jan 2026 (9 years)
Managed daily operations and compliance for LNG/FSRU fleet valued at $200M+ per vessel, controlling annual OPEX budgets of $5M+ per vessel. Reduced costs by 12% through vendor negotiation and process optimization, while delivering $10M+ dry-docking projects with 100% audit/inspection compliance.
Senior Project Surveyor
American Bureau of Shipping / Heerema Marine Contractors
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Led new construction projects valued at $500M+, managing documentation, budgets, and client communication. Conducted remote technical reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies and achieved zero non-conformities on final delivery.
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Bachelor of Science, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
Activities and societies: Licensed Chief Engineer (Unlimited). Advanced training: Project Management, Risk Assessment, Leadership & Managerial Skills, High Voltage Management.
BSc in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering. Qualified/licensed as a Chief Engineer with advanced training in project management, risk assessment, leadership, managerial skills, and high-voltage management.
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