Michael Tinkel

Background

About Michael Tinkel

Experienced, proven, entrepreneurial maritime leader with record of high achievement and proactive approach to excellence who welcomes challenges as an opportunity to excel and recognizes that the satisfactions of accomplishment far outweigh the burden of leadership: • More than 35 continuous years of successful hands-on problem solving and decision making experience in challenging, dynamic and multifaceted marine work environments at sea and ashore, in position of command responsibility or other crucial decision-making leadership capacity• Direct operational experience with LNG import Floating Storage and Regas (FSRU) project development, commissioning and start-up as commissioning team member, Owner's Representative / PIC on 3 projects worldwide since 2015• 10 years as junior officer aboard deep-draft LNG vessels transporting volatile cargoes in the world-wide liquid gas trade, with an unblemished safety record and outstanding personnel evaluations. Specialties: LNG Marine OperationsContract Person-in-Charge (PIC) & Berth Operator ServicesChief Engineer License Certified on Steam, Diesel, and Gas Turbine Modes of Unlimited Horsepower• I have extensive experience with operations, maintenance, overhaul, preventive and predictive maintenance of many types of heavy machinery.• Experience with Marpol Annex VI Air Pollution Regulations and Procedures, Maritime Security, Crisis Management, Emergency Response, SQE/ISM/ISO Management Systems, Safety Program Implementation and Operation and Regulatory Compliance• Shipboard work for many years has helped me develop an excellent work ethic, managerial skills and great time management. I am a hard worker with very high standards of performance, in good physical shape. I have a strong background in all aspects of the operation, repair, and maintenance of marine equipment along with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Can effectively supervise large scale engineering efforts for upper management.