Michael Walsh

I started my seafaring career in 2003 as a relief steward on a Ro-Pax ferry, working during the holidays while I studied for my marine engineering degree. I did my cadetship on oil and gas tankers and gained my OOW ticket in 2007. After a short stint in the cruise industry, I began working on large motor yachts and continued my career here for over twelve years. I have worked as Chief Engineer for the past four years. I have strived for safer working practices throughout my career, particularly through education, understanding and improved safeguards. Working in the super yacht industry has been eye-opening; not only in terms of the traditionally greater risk appetite but also in terms of the openness of management and crew to make real improvements to working practices. As part of my commitment to safety, I have worked with the RNLI to promote sea safety practices to the general public.