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Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson

Chief engineer
Hindas,Sweden

Summary

Experienced professional in the shipping industry with a strong background in leadership and project management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through technical troubleshooting and effective team collaboration. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive growth and improve organizational performance in an office setting.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chief Engineer

FLEXLNG
01.2019 - 08.2025
  • Completed five-year dry dock specifications for FlexLNG fleet.
  • Assisted in arranging first special survey for MEGI LNG vessels.
  • Served as chief engineer on MEGI vessels with FlexLNG for three years.
  • Conducted and managed dry dock spares and budget for FlexLNG vessels.

Chief Engineer

Nakilat
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Modernising SMS and ISM code for all shipboard procedures at Nakilat office in Qatar.
  • Achieved seamless project execution with leadership of cross-functional teams.
  • Oversaw health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.

Chief Engineer

Stena LNG
08.2014 - 11.2014

Assisted in designing concept for new LNG shuttle tanker at Stena head office, Sweden.

  • Conducted meetings with shipyard to facilitate cost estimation and planning of vessel.

Maintenance Superintendent FPSO

SBM
, Angola
  • Maintained seamless site logistics for uninterrupted FPSO operations.
  • Implemented strict safety protocols, ensuring operational smoothness.
  • Optimised resource allocation strategies, achieving cost savings and minimising downtime.

Chief engineer

Samsung and DSME ship yard
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw construction operations for Qmax and Q Flex LNG vessels at Samsung and DSME shipyards.
  • Ensured timely delivery of vessels according to specifications for LNG Qatar project.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to uphold optimal performance levels.

Engineering Superintendent

NWSSC
, Australia
01.2007 - 11.2007
  • Oversaw NW Shelf project as engineering superintendent for six months.
  • Facilitated transfer of Australia LNG fleet into Shell LNG fleet.
  • Collaborated with NW Shelf on vessel scheduling and refit planning.
  • Contributed to various projects for LNG Pluto, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Initiated preventative maintenance measures, minimising equipment downtime.

Engineering Superintendent

Shell
London
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Supervised operations for three LNG tankers, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards.
  • Conducted extensive dry-dock repairs in Singapore and Brest to enhance vessel integrity.
  • Executed six-month longevity refit on LNG carrier, extending service life by 20 years.
  • Facilitated SIRE and internal inspections within Shell DPA department to uphold operational excellence.
  • Organised daily operations while resolving technical issues within budget constraints.
  • Played a key role in implementing Shell HSSE policies.

Assistant superinentent

Shell
, Japan

Collaborated with LNG terminal representatives and charterers in Japan to ensure compatibility of Shell LNG ships.

Executed upgrades on terminal and ship interfaces across multiple LNG projects.

  • Managed discharging operations, enhancing performance of Shell LNG fleet at Japanese terminals.
  • Facilitated updates of Deck and engine room information books.

Education

Class 1 Steam and Motor chief STCW95 certificate of competency, Unlimited. UK COC

MCA, LNG Endosement

Class 1 Master certificate of competency Unlimited, STCW95. UK COC.

MCA

HND - Marine Engineering

South Tyneside college

Skills

  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Performance management
  • Equipment maintenance and repairs
  • LNG tanker operations
  • Dry dock specifications planning
  • Survey planning
  • Day to day running and supervising Ships
  • 8 years in Rank as C/E on LNG vessels

Certification

  • SITGGO Chief and Master certification for Gas carriers.
  • GMDSS, Ship security
  • Ship inspection course – Lloyds approved.
  • MAN MEGI gas course
  • Burchart Gas compressor course
  • Bridge Resource Management, and ECDIS course.
  • Medical care onboard ship.
  • Marine instrumentation and control.
  • Marine electrical Maintenance.
  • Marine Hazardous Areas.
  • Marine High Voltage.
  • HELM Course.
  • Advance Electric Marine propulsion
  • Authorized gas tester certificate – Offshore.
  • BOSIET - expired
  • Lifting equipment examiner.
  • Root cause analysis training for practitioners
  • Paint course, International for superintendents
  • Accident Investigation course and various other shore and sea going courses all related to the marine industry.
  • Certificated in cryostar reliq plants, and DCS equipment, completed all courses for Qatar LNG s ship requirements.

Maritime career

I started sailed with Shell as Cadet from 1993 mainly on their LNG fleet

working on, Product tanker, LPG tankers, Crude oil carriers, FPSO, DP shuttle tankers. I have sailed with both Moss and Membrane LNG vessels with No96 / GTT tank design, of various age. Conducting various docks in both deck and engine ranks.

With StenaLNG I sailed as C/E on Tri fuel electric propulsion vessels, Ice Class vessel. Conducted and planned the engines 24000hours service of the Wartsila 50DF engines. I also conducted the first 5 year dry docking. 

Presently sailing as chief engineer on ME-GI vessels with FlexLNG have over 8 years time in rank on LNG vessel as chief engineer combined with steam and Motor. 

Timeline

Chief Engineer

FLEXLNG
01.2019 - 08.2025

Chief Engineer

Nakilat
09.2018 - 01.2019

Chief Engineer

Stena LNG
08.2014 - 11.2014

Chief engineer

Samsung and DSME ship yard
01.2009 - 01.2010

Engineering Superintendent

NWSSC
01.2007 - 11.2007

Engineering Superintendent

Shell
01.2005 - 01.2007

Class 1 Steam and Motor chief STCW95 certificate of competency, Unlimited. UK COC

MCA, LNG Endosement

Class 1 Master certificate of competency Unlimited, STCW95. UK COC.

MCA

HND - Marine Engineering

South Tyneside college

Maintenance Superintendent FPSO

SBM

Assistant superinentent

Shell
Matthew WilsonChief engineer