Dirk Macre

Dirk Macre has a diverse work experience in the maritime industry. Dirk started their career at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. in 2010 as a Security Staff member, where they performed various duties related to ensuring the safety and security of guests and crew aboard the ship. Their responsibilities included conducting security inspections, fire prevention and firefighting, and enforcing ship regulations.

In 2014, Dirk joined Pole Star Space Applications. Dirk initially worked as a Customer Support Team Leader, providing support to customers in the commercial marine and government sectors. Dirk assisted customers with SSAS configuration, vessel tracking, and training on risk management and economic sanctions compliance solutions.

In 2016, Dirk transitioned to the role of Project Manager, where they were responsible for delivering projects for the Panama Maritime Authority. This involved managing multiple aspects of the project, including LRIT, SSAS platform, due diligence, and maritime domain awareness. Dirk also had direct communication with the Panama Maritime Authority regarding software updates.

Dirk then advanced to the position of Regional Account Manager in 2018, where they managed accounts in the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Their responsibilities included maintaining relationships with clients and driving business growth.

Most recently, Dirk Macre holds the role of Commercial Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean at Pole Star Space Applications, starting in October 2020. Their current responsibilities and achievements in this role are not specified in the provided information.

Dirk Macre attended the Universidad Interamericana de Panamá from 2018 to 2019, where they pursued a degree in Administración de Projectos (Project Manager). However, no information is provided regarding the field of study. Prior to this, Dirk completed their high school education at the Instituto de Marina Mercante Los Santos, specializing in Maritime. Additionally, they also obtained a degree as an AB Seaman from the same institute, focusing on Maritime studies.