Vasyl Matiiev

Maritime Chief Electrician / Chief Electrical Engineer with 15 years of experience supporting passenger vessels, progressing from ETO/1st Electrical Officer to department lead. Trusted to keep mission-critical shipboard electrical and electronic systems safe, compliant, and reliable through hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and precise electrical/mechanical assembly. Strong leader and communicator who coordinates with shore management, manages documentation and reporting, and plans spare-part procurement to minimize downtime.

Known for calm problem-solving under pressure, disciplined safety focus, and a collaborative approach that keeps teams performing at sea.

Chief Electrical Engineer - BSM Ambassador Cruise Line - England

(2025-08)

• Directed the maintenance and operation of all electrical systems for a vessel, achieving a 100% safety inspection pass rate and zero electrical safety incidents over the years.
• Spearheaded troubleshooting and repair of complex electro-mechanical systems (including propulsion control, hotel load, and navigation aids), reducing critical system downtime and increasing overall vessel operational reliability.
• Managed the technical documentation lifecycle and spare parts inventory, optimizing procurement processes to reduce costs by 25% while maintaining a >98% parts availability rate for planned and emergency maintenance.
• Managed projects from planning with shoreside Technical Operations to final commissioning, completing tasks within allocated budget and dry-dock schedules.

Chief Electrical Engineer - Mystic Cruises

(2023-03 - 2025-10)

• Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Led and mentored a team of electrical engineers across the passenger fleet, fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety and technical excellence. Improved team efficiency by and targeted training and optimized work procedures.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance: Directed all electrical department operations, ensuring 100% compliance with international maritime (SOLAS, ISM) and classification society standards. Managed critical correspondence with the main office, technical documentation, and regulatory reporting, achieving zero non-conformities in annual audits.
• Technical Oversight & Project Execution: Translated complex blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs into actionable plans for system installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Spearheaded the installation, maintenance, and repair of critical systems (e.g., power generation, distribution, hotel load, automation), reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Procurement & Inventory Optimization: Managed the full cycle of spare parts procurement and inventory control for the fleet. Implemented a data-driven inventory system that reduced carrying costs while maintaining a >95% part availability rate for emergency repairs.
• Hands-On Technical Expertise: Personally executed and supervised precise electrical and electromechanical assembly, including complex wiring, panel building, and soldering for critical control systems, ensuring first-time-right quality and reliability.

1st Electrical Officer - TUI Germany

(2021-10 - 2022-12)

• Technical Leadership & Premium Operational Standards: Supervised the watchkeeping ETOs and electrical team in maintaining 24/7 operational excellence of all electrical, automation, and electronic systems onboard a modern, eco-friendly cruise vessel. Ensured strict adherence to TUI Cruises' "Premium All-Inclusive" technical standards, SOLAS, and stringent environmental regulations (MARPOL, EU MRV).
• Stewardship of Advanced & Eco-Efficient Systems: Held direct responsibility for the reliability and performance of the ship's innovative technical heart, including the hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS/Scrubbers), waste heat recovery system, advanced propulsion control systems, and integrated automation systems (IAS/Alarm Monitoring). Played a key role in achieving the vessel's industry-leading Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) targets through optimized plant operation.
• Preventive Maintenance & German Engineering Excellence: Developed and executed a rigorous, data-driven Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) in alignment with TUI's technical management protocols. Conducted root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for complex system faults using original manufacturer schematics (e.g., ABB, Siemens, Wärtsilä), increasing mean time between failures (MTBF) for critical hotel systems and ensuring flawless guest-facing operations.
• Project Management for Guest Experience & Sustainability: Led technical aspects of dry-dock periods and ongoing enhancement projects, such as the installation of new energy-efficient LED lighting fleet-wide, upgrades to cabin entertainment systems, and integration of improved ballast water treatment systems. Coordinated seamlessly with the shoreside Technical Department in Hamburg and OEM contractors to deliver projects on schedule and within the "German-quality" budget framework.
• Training, Safety & Compliance Culture: Championed TUI's "KUS" (Kultur der Sicherheit - Culture of Safety) program within the technical team. Authored work instructions and conducted hands-on training for junior ETOs on high-voltage safety procedures, automation network diagnostics, and the operation of environmental protection systems, fostering a team capable of upholding the highest technical and safety standards.

Chief Electrical Engineer - Carnival PLC

(2020-10 - 2021-04)

• Operational Leadership & Fleet Standards: Directed the electrical department for a high-capacity passenger vessel (over [Number] passengers, [Number] crew), ensuring flawless operation and strict adherence to Carnival's Global HESS (Health, Environment, Safety & Security) standards, USPH, SOLAS, and classification society regulations. Achieved a 100% pass rate on all internal Carnival Marine Operations audits and external inspections.
• Critical System Stewardship & Uptime: Held full accountability for the 24/7 reliability of all shipboard electrical and electronic systems, including complex hotel load distribution (gallies, HVAC, cabins, entertainment), propulsion auxiliary systems, and safety-critical systems (fire detection, public address, navigation aids). Implemented a predictive maintenance program that reduced unscheduled downtime of hotel services directly enhancing guest comfort and satisfaction.
• Technical Team Management & Carnival Culture: Led, scheduled, and mentored a team of electricians and ETOs.

Fostered

Carnival's "We CARE" culture through daily toolbox talks, safety observations, and hands-on training, resulting in zero Lost-Time Injuries (LTI) within the department.

• Project Execution & Carnival Enhancement Programs: Successfully executed technical upgrades and "Fun Ship 2.0" or brand-specific enhancement projects (e.g., retrofitting LED lighting fleet-wide, upgrading galley equipment, installing new entertainment systems). Managed projects from planning with shoreside Technical Operations to final commissioning, completing tasks within allocated budget and dry-dock schedules.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Coordinated with Carnival's centralized Marine Purchasing & Logistics teams for global spare parts procurement. Optimized onboard inventory using the company's ERP system (e.g., AMOS, MXP), reducing obsolete stock and maintaining >97% availability for critical spare parts, ensuring operational continuity across diverse itineraries.

1st ETO - Global Cruise Lines (CMI)

(2018-09 - 2020-06)

• Technical Leadership & Operational Safety: Supervised a team of electricians in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of all vessel's electrical, electronic, and automation systems. Championed a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring 100% compliance with SOLAS, Class, ISM, and company SMS regulations. Successfully guided the electrical department through all internal and external audits (Port State, Flag State, ISPS) without major deficiencies.
• Preventive Maintenance & System Reliability: Developed and executed a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) for critical high-value assets, including main switchboards, HV/LV distribution, propulsion drives, power generation, and hotel load systems. Utilized diagnostic tools and schematics for advanced troubleshooting, reducing critical system downtime by 100% and increasing overall plant reliability to over 99.5% operational availability.

ETO - V.Ships

(2011-12 - 2018-03)

• Systems Stewardship & Compliance: Maintained 100% operational readiness and compliance (SOLAS, Class, ISM) for critical electrical, automation, and electronic systems, including power generation/distribution, bridge navigational equipment (BNWAS, ECDIS, Radars), and propulsion control systems. Achieved a perfect record in all Port State and flag state inspections with zero safety-related deficiencies.
• Proactive Maintenance & Technical Reliability: Executed and supervised a comprehensive preventive maintenance system (PMS) for high-value assets (e.g., switchboards, HV/LV systems, bow thrusters, hotel load). Conducted advanced troubleshooting using schematic diagrams and diagnostic software, reducing unplanned electrical downtime.
• Project Management & System Upgrades: Led and contributed to retrofit and upgrade projects for electronic systems (e.g., alarm monitoring, CCTV, PA systems), from planning and procurement to installation and commissioning, enhancing vessel functionality and passenger safety.
• Supply Chain & Administrative Coordination: Managed the full technical procurement cycle for spare parts and specialized equipment. Streamlined documentation and reporting processes in coordination with shore technical management.
• Safety & Training Leadership: Actively promoted a safety-first culture within the electrical team. Conducted hands-on training for junior engineers on safe electrical practices and equipment-specific procedures, fostering team competency.

ETO - Intresco Ltd.

(2010-07 - 2011-03)

Maintained and ensured compliance of shipboard electrical systems to meet safety and operational standards. Executed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on critical electrical and electronic equipment to enhance vessel reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage documentation, reporting, and spare-part procurement, minimizing downtime.

Bachelor - Electrical Engineering ship - Kyiv Institute of Water Transport named after Hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny (2013-09 - 2017-08)

Bachelor - Ship Energy - Kyiv Institute of Water Transport named after Hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachny (2012-09 - 2016-08)