Patrick Kilbane

Patrick Kilbane has extensive work experience in the maritime industry. Patrick began their career as a Deck Cadet at Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd in 2003 and worked there until 2006. In 2008, they joined P&O Maritime as a 2nd Officer and served until 2011. Patrick then joined Seabourn Cruise Line in 2011 and held various positions, including Safety Officer and Staff Captain. From 2017 to 2020, Patrick worked as a Captain at P&O Maritime. Patrick returned to Seabourn Cruise Line in 2020 and currently holds the position of Director Marine Operations - Expeditions.

Patrick Kilbane's education history includes completing a Master Mariner Unlimited degree at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in 2015. Prior to that, they obtained a Chief Mate 3000+GT degree from the same institution during the period from 2013 to 2014. In addition to their formal education, Kilbane has obtained several certifications in various fields, such as ENG11 Seafarers Medical, STCW Basic Safety Training, STCW Advanced Firefighting, STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Ship Handling Pod 1, GMDSS GOC Bahamian Endorsement, Polar Ice Navigation, Continuous Development, Advanced Ship Stability Course, Crisis Management & Human Behaviour, Masters COC Bahamian Endorsement, NACOS Platinum Operator, GMDSS GOC, ECDIS 2 (NACOS), Crowd Management and Passenger Service Safety Training, Bridge Resource Management 2, Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM), STCW Security Awareness, and STCW Medical Care.