Michael Schmelter

Michael Schmelter has a diverse work experience in the maritime industry. Michael started their career in 2007 as a Second Engineer at E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH & Cie. KG and continued to work in various engineering roles at different companies. Michael served as a Chief Engineer at Reederei Frank Dahl, Wulf Seetransporte, and NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. In 2015, they became a Chief Engineer at A2SEA A/S, where they also briefly worked as a First Engineer. From 2017 to 2021, they held the position of Chief Engineer at Gulf Marine Services PLC, managing operations, heavy lift crane maintenance, and vessel mobilization. In 2021, they worked as a Chief Engineer at Zakher Marine International Inc, responsible for the operation and maintenance of technical machinery on the Mobile Offshore Unit. Currently, they are serving as the Chief Engineer on a methanol-driven research ship at Reederei F. Laeisz.

Michael Schmelter studied marine engineering at Seefahrtschule Cuxhaven from 2001 to 2003. Michael obtained a Technisches Befähigungszeugnis (alle Leistungen) in this field. Additionally, they hold a Chief engineer A - III / 2 licence, but no information is provided regarding where and when they obtained this certification.