Maksym Semeshko

Master Mariner and marine operations, safety and compliance professional with 20+ years of international maritime and offshore experience, including Offshore Vessel Master / SDPO roles on DP2/DP3 vessels, marine operations management, vessel assurance, QHSE/QA, training, audits, inspections and regulatory compliance. Experienced in complex offshore operations worldwide, including subsea construction, ROV support, air diving, cable laying, offshore heavy lifts, floating wind projects and IMR / MPSV operations. Strong background in Safety Management System development, implementation and continuous improvement, including marine procedures, operational controls, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, internal audits, findings management, corrective actions and compliance follow-up.

Experienced with ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO-based management systems, compliance, flag/class/client inspections, vessel readiness, marine assurance, incident/near-miss follow-up and operational support to vessel and shore-based teams.

Quality

Assurance and training experience includes QMS documentation, training procedures, course materials, lesson plans, assessment records, instructor documentation and quality controls for marine, offshore safety and competence-based training programs aligned with The Nautical Institute (NI) DP training, GWO and OPITO requirements. Experienced in developing and delivering DP-related courses, including DP Awareness and FMEA, DP Vessel Assurance and DP Crew Training, supported by practical operational experience and offshore vessel command background. Current contract/ad hoc work includes Flag State Inspections assignments for Malta, Liberia and Barbados in Atlantic Canada, DP and marine safety training delivery, and marine inspection / survey support.

Certified DPA, CSO, ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor 9001-2015, DP Instructor and OPITO Competence Assessor.

Regional Director / QHSE Lead / Marine Auditor & Instructor at Lerus Canada (2024-09 – 2026-06)

Lead Quality Assurance Manager at Lerus Training (2025-09 – 2026-06)

Flag State Marine Inspector at Flag State Marine Inspector - Malta, Liberia and Barbados (2023-06 – Present)

Contract DP Instructor / Marine Trainer at Lerus Training (2024-09 – Present)

Project-Based / As Needed

Contract OPITO MIST Instructor at Lerus Training (2025-10 – Present)

Project-Based / As Needed

Referent Captain / Crewing Support at Horizon Maritime (2024-05 – 2024-09)

Safety and Compliance Manager at Horizon Maritime (2023-01 – 2024-05)

Instructor, Work at Height & Confined Space Entry and Rescue at Lerus Training (2018-07 – 2022-02)

Master / SDPO, MPSV (Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel), DP2/DP3 at Bourbon Offshore Surf (2017-06 – 2022-12)

Chief Mate / SDPO / HLO, DP3 MPSV and IMR vessels at Bourbon Offshore Surf (2014-03 – 2017-01)

2nd Mate / DPO / SDPO, DP2 AHTS and DP3 MPSV at Bourbon Offshore Surf (2011-09 – 2014-03)

3rd Officer / 2nd Officer, bulk carrier and general cargo vessels at Various Companies (2010-05 – 2011-07)

Ordinary Seaman / Able Seaman, general cargo and bulk carrier vessels at Various Companies (2003-07 – 2009-11)

Master of Science in Sea and River Transport, Specialization: Navigation and Ship Handling at Sea – Kherson State Maritime Academy (2020 – 2020)

Bachelor of Science in Sea and River Transport, Specialization: Marine Power Plant Operation and Maintenance – National University "Odessa Maritime Academy", Azov Maritime Institute (2019 – 2019)

Bachelor of Science in Sea and River Transport, Specialization: Navigation and Ship Handling at Sea – National University "Odessa Maritime Academy", Azov Maritime Institute (2013 – 2013)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Specialization: Engineering Mechanics – National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" (2005 – 2005)