Margherita Arena

Margherita Arena is a highly experienced professional in the maritime industry, currently serving as the Manager of Maritime Audit Services for Risk Advisory & Assurance Services at Carnival Corporation since September 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Marine Superintendent at Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard) and a diverse tenure at Lloyd's Register from 2015 to 2022, where responsibilities included Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, Marine Surveyor, and various auditing positions. Margherita held the position of New Building Superintendent at GulfMark Offshore and worked as a Naval Architect at Tigullio Marine Engineering. Earlier roles include serving as a Safety Officer and Administrator of quality and environmental management standards at NAVITAL S.p.A. and gaining foundational experience in surveying at Rodriquez Cantieri Navali. Margherita holds degrees in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Università degli Studi di Genova and the University of Messina, along with certifications from Lloyd's Register and OA Service in safety and risk management.