Michael Cignarale

Michael Cignarale is a dedicated maritime industry professional, holding the 1600-ton Master certification. They graduated from SUNY Maritime and began their career as a Mate on the M/V Terrapin Island with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, where they honed their ship handling skills. Over the years, Michael progressed through various roles, including 2nd Mate and later Chief Mate at Great Eastern Group, Inc. Currently, they serve as the Mission Operations Master at Saronic Technologies, continuing to advance in their maritime career while also enjoying hobbies such as tinkering with cars and cooking.