Vidar Ulstad has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Starting in 2005, they worked as a Vakt at Hotell Frøya before becoming a Lærling at Wilhelmsen Group from 2006 to 2008. Vidar then worked as a Matros at Aquastar for a brief period in 2008 before joining Sølvtrans AS as a Matros in 2009. In 2012, they moved to FosenNamsos Sjø AS and served as a Matros until 2018. During this time, they also worked as a Kundebehandler at Fosen Verkstedservice AS in 2018. From 2010 to 2021, Vidar worked as a Daglig leder at MIDTNORSK SIKKERHET DA, focusing mainly on festivalsikkerhet and sikkerhet ved utesteder. Additionally, they provided consultant services for the havbruksnæring. Vidar then joined Wilhelmsen Group in 2020 as a Deck Cadet before being promoted to 3rd Officer in 2021. In 2022, they were appointed as a 2nd Officer. Currently, Vidar Ulstad serves as the Chief Officer at FosenNamsos Sjø AS from March 2021 onwards.
Vidar Ulstad's education history includes the following:
- From 2018 to 2020, Vidar attended Trondheim Fagskole, where they obtained a degree in Dekksoffiser (Deck Officer) with a focus on Ledelse (Leadership).
- In 2011-2012, they attended Frøya videregående skole, completing VG3 (Theoretical Study Specialization).
- In 2005-2006, Vidar attended Frøya Videregående Skole, where they completed VK1 (Introductory Course) in Fiske og Fangst (Fishing and Capture).
- In 2004-2005, they also attended Frøya Videregående Skole, completing Grunnkurs (Basic Course) in Naturbruk (Nature Management).
Additionally, Vidar Ulstad has obtained the following certifications:
- In October 2021, they received the Polar code basic certification from Sjöfartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration).
- In February 2021, they obtained the Deck Officer Class 3 certification from Sjøfartsdirektoratet (Norwegian Maritime Authority).
- In October 2020, Vidar completed the DP Induction course NI Approved from Kongsberg Maritime.
- In September 2019, they obtained the General Operators Certificate (Radio Certificate) from Telenor Maritime.
- In May 2019, Vidar received the Medical Care IMO40 certification from Trondheim Fagskole.
- In January 2019, they completed the Advanced Safety Training for Maritime Officers course from RelyOn Nutec (Norway).
- In February 2012, Vidar attained the Sikkerhet ved store arrangement (Safety at Major Events) certification from Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB) (Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning).
- Additionally, Vidar has a certification as a Passenger Submersible Surface Officer from U-Boat Worx, although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.
March, 2021 - present
August, 2012