Kurt Olsen

Kurt Olsen has a strong background in the maritime industry. Kurt started their career in 2013 as a 3rd Assistant Engineer at Crowley Maritime and later moved on to positions at Kirby Offshore Marine and Tidewater Marine in the same role. In 2015, they became a 2nd Assistant Engineer at MEBA Dist 1-PCD (AFL-CIO) before joining the US Navy Reserve as an LTJG in 2013. Kurt's most recent position is at Stevens Towing Company, where they worked their way up from Shipyard Coordinator to Shipyard Manager, and currently holds the role of Vice President, Shipyard Operations.

Kurt Olsen attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marine Engineering/Shipyard Management. In addition, they obtained the certification of 2nd Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels Unlimited HP from the U.S. Coast Guard in June 2013.