Leadership Profile
Mr. Ubokudom Inimfon Michael
Operations Manager
Mr. Ubokudom Inimfon Michael is a seasoned maritime professional with extensive offshore operational experience and deep expertise in vessel operations, dynamic positioning systems, offshore logistics coordination, safety management, and marine operational planning.
Professional Profile
He is a certified Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) accredited by the Nautical Institute, United Kingdom, and holds an Unlimited Chief Mate Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2), along with international endorsements including Panama and St. Vincent & Grenadines Certificates of Competency and GMDSS certifications.
Throughout his maritime career, Mr. Michael served onboard several offshore support vessels including Fast Support Intervention Vessels (FSIV), Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS), Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSV), and Oil Product Tankers — operating as Second Officer DPO, Chief Officer, and Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer.
His offshore operational experience spans Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations, platform supply and logistics coordination, personnel transfer, anchor handling and towing, offshore installation support, cargo operations (wet and dry bulk), tanker lifting, and mooring operations.
Mr. Michael has participated in offshore projects across Angola and Nigeria, supporting major oil and gas operators including ESSO, Chevron, Sapura Energy, Oriental Energy, AGIP, and Century Energy across critical offshore fields such as Block 15 (Angola), Ebok Field, Escravos Offshore, Bonny Offshore, Ayala Field, and Ima and Okoro Fields.
He has logged extensive sea service with globally recognized maritime service companies including Bourbon Offshore, Norfin Offshore, Sea Tide Marine, and Gab Marine & Oil Services Ltd.
As Operations Manager at World Cardinal Maritime Limited, Mr. Michael oversees the company's marine operations, coordinates vessel deployments, ensures compliance with international maritime regulations, manages offshore project logistics, and drives operational efficiency across the company's maritime activities.
Professional Highlights
- Over a decade of offshore maritime operational experience
- Certified DPO accredited by the Nautical Institute, UK
- Operations across Angola and Nigeria with ESSO, Chevron, AGIP, and Sapura Energy
- Served with Bourbon Offshore, Norfin Offshore, Sea Tide Marine, and Gab Marine
- Experience on FSIV, AHTS, MPSV, and oil product tankers
- Operations across Block 15 Angola, Ebok, Escravos, Bonny, Ayala, Ima, and Okoro fields
Credentials
- Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO), Nautical Institute UK
- Unlimited Chief Mate Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2)
- Panama Certificate of Competency
- St. Vincent & Grenadines Certificate of Competency
- GMDSS Certification
Core Competencies
What Mr. Brings to the Team
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Vessel Operations
Offshore Logistics Coordination
Platform Supply and Personnel Transfer
Anchor Handling and Towing
Cargo Operations (Wet and Dry Bulk)
Tanker Lifting and Mooring Operations
Marine Operations Management
Vessel Deployment and Compliance
Operational Exposure
Projects, Fields, and Operating Context
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