Bogdan Robert

Results-driven and highly accomplished Marine Engineer with over 17 years of maritime experience, including a distinguished 4-year tenure directly within Holland America Line (HAL). Proven expertise in spearheading large-scale technical refurbishments, managing extensive dry-dock projects, and leading cross-functional onboard and shoreside teams. Exceptional track record in contractor oversight, precise budgetary control, and ensuring absolute compliance with maritime legislation, USPH standards, and ADA regulations.

Leverages deep institutional knowledge of HAL, SBN, and PCL fleet operations to seamlessly transition into the role of Project Manager for Hotel Refurbishment, driving operational excellence and high-impact capital projects.

Hotel Service Engineer / Technical Project Team Member - HOLLAND AMERICA LINE (HAL) - Fleet-wide Deployment

(2022)

• Project Execution & Planning: Actively coordinate and oversee complex fleet-wide technical hotel refurbishment and infrastructure projects across premium vessels including Nieuw Amsterdam, Zuiderdam, and Zaandam.
• Contractor Management: Manage on-site contractor teams, technical specialists, and crew members during critical dry-dock periods, ensuring seamless project integration, strict timeline adherence, and quality benchmarks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee all guest-area hotel systems, mechanical installations, and architectural modifications comply fully with USPH standards, ADA requirements, and international maritime flag/classification legislation.
• Financial & Budget Control: Collaborate directly with the shoreside Supply Chain and logistics departments to monitor project scope, evaluate technical specifications, and identify cost-saving initiatives to maintain strict financial targets.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as a vital liaison between onboard senior management (Captain, Chief Engineer) and shoreside operations teams to successfully align project milestones and eliminate operational bottlenecks.

First Engineer / Hotel Systems & Infrastructure Coordinator - ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP - International Fleet

(2011 - 2022)

• Large-Scale Capital Projects: Directed multi-million dollar dry-dock refurbishment sub-projects, focusing heavily on guest-facing hotel infrastructure, high-pressure piping networks, water treatment, and Hi-Fog safety systems.
• Vendor Coordination: Supervised external technical partners and specialized vendors, performing strict quality control inspections and ensuring deliverables matched approved technical design blueprints.
• Resource & Logistics Procurement: Formulated advanced shipping, procurement, and equipment handling plans in synchronization with global logistics teams to facilitate zero-delay turnarounds during major yard overhauls.
• Operational Impact: Championed asset preservation initiatives that drastically enhanced fleet hotel operations efficiency, driving up overall guest satisfaction scores and ensuring total regulatory alignment.

Marine Engineer / Technical Supervisor - VARIOUS MARITIME CORPORATIONS - Commercial & Passenger Vessels

(2007 - 2011)

• Managed daily operations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs for intricate mechanical and electrical systems, building a solid foundations in marine technical standards.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Maritime Engineering - Constanta Maritime University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Marine Engineering - Constanta Maritime University