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Vue d'ensemble
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Formation
Compétences
Distinctions
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HUBERT GROSS

HUBERT GROSS

Technical Director
Ploemeur

Profil professionnel

Technical expert in the maritime field with dual competence in vessel operation and marine engineering. As an Unlimited Master and a graduate of IEP Aix-en-Provence, I have developed extensive expertise in fleet management, maintenance, and vessel technical operations. My experience covers passenger vessel management, operational optimization, and preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.

Vue d'ensemble

21
21
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Expérience

Marine Surveyor (Hull, Machinery & Cargo)

Hubert Gross / CGECM
Lorient
01.2022 - Actuel


Court-Appointred Maritime Expert- Cour of Appeal of Rennes :


  • Conducting technical inspections and forensic analyses for maritime disputes.
  • Providing expert opinions on vessel opérations, maintenance failures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Assisting judges, lawyers, and legal professionnals with specialized maritime expertise
  • Participating in litigation cases, accident investigations, and arbitration process related to maritime affairs.


Maritime Insurance and P&I Club Expert :


  • Conducting damage assessments and technical investigations for marine insurance claims and P and I cases.
  • Providing experts reports on vessel incidents, machinery failures, pollution cases, and personnal injury claims
  • Assisting insurers, brokers, and protection & indemnity ( P& I) clubs in risk assessment, liability evaluation, and claim settllements
  • Participating in casualty investigations, salvage assessments, and arbitration processes
  • Supporting shipowners and operators in loss prevention strategies and compliance with maritime regulations.

Fleet Director

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
Lorient / Quiberon
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Technical and operational management of a fleet of 7 passenger Ro-Ro vessels
  • Supervised technical operations and fleet exploitation
  • Developed and implemented the maintenance and preventive maintenance plan
  • Managed the technical budget and operational cost monitoring (€9M)
  • Implemented a CMMS system for optimizing interventions
  • Managed 100 seafarers (including 24 senior officers) and 100 operational staff
  • Participated in tender responses and organizational restructuring (200 employees)
  • Member of the Executive Committee

Crew Director

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
Lorient / Quiberon
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed and supervised 100 seafarers, including 24 senior officers
  • Developed scheduling and competency tracking
  • Managed a €6M HR budget
  • Member of the Executive Committee

QSSE Manager

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
Lorient / Quiberon
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and responsible for ISM compliance
  • Implemented and monitored safety, security, and environmental standards (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS)
  • Led the Health & Safety Committee (CHSCT) and regulatory audits

Technical Superintendent / Fuel and Energy Manager

SNCM
Marseille
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Within the technical Department, responsible for raw matérial management and the development of a CMMS ( Computerized Maintenance Management System).
  • Responsible for procurement and energy optimization strategies
  • Developed strategies for fuel consumption reduction

Deck & Engine Officer (Captain, Staff Captain-Chief Engineer, Second Engineer)

SNCM, V-Ships, Ponant, Yachting
World
01.2001 - 01.2016
  • Senior officer on vessels with over 150 crew members and 2,500 passengers
  • Managed propulsion systems and onboard technical operations
  • Ensured vessel safety, technical operations, and compliance
  • Management of multiple dry-dockings and technical overhauls as second Engineer.

Formation

Unlimited Captain / Unlimited Chief Engineer - C1NM

École Nationale Supérieure de la Marine Marchande
Marseille
09.1996 - 06.2004

Candidate for the third ENA Competition - Administration publique

Institut d'Études Politiques
Aix-en-Provence
08.2016 - 08.2016

Master’s degree - Public Services Section

Institut d' Études Politiques
Aix-En-Provence
09.2013 - 06.2015

Higher Diploma - Marine Marchande

École Nationale Supérieure de la Marine Marchande
Marseille
09.1997 - 06.2004

Compétences

  • Ship Maintenance management ( preventive & corrective)
  • Maintenance planning & risk prevention
  • CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Supervision of dry-docking & technical overhauls
  • Propulsion & energy systems ( Diesel Electric, LNG, Hybrid)
  • Energy consumption optimization & efficiency
  • Safety & regulatory compliance ( SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC 2005)
  • Ship inspection & technical expertise
  • Liaison with classification societies & maritime authorities
  • Strategic technical & budget management
  • Fleet operation & passenger vessel management
  • Leadership of technical & operationnal teams
  • Negotiation with shipyards & suppliers
  • Monitoring maintenance & service contracts
  • Development & implementation of technical projects
  • Auditing & Continious improvement of technical performance
  • Risk management & maritime security
  • Environmental optimization & emission reduction
  • Integration of new technologies ( alternative energy, digitalization)
  • Development of innovative solutions for energy efficiency
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Team leadership & staff Supervision
  • Technical Project Management
  • Negotiation & Supplier relations



Distinctions

Knight of the Maritime Merit Order, 2021-07-14

Informations complémentaires

  • Tennis : membre actif d'une équipe depuis 45 ans

Languages

Français
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Expérimenté (C2)
Allemand
Notions

Chronologie

Marine Surveyor (Hull, Machinery & Cargo)

Hubert Gross / CGECM
01.2022 - Actuel

Fleet Director

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
01.2019 - 01.2022

Crew Director

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
01.2018 - 01.2019

QSSE Manager

Compagnie Océane (Transdev)
01.2017 - 01.2019

Candidate for the third ENA Competition - Administration publique

Institut d'Études Politiques
08.2016 - 08.2016

Technical Superintendent / Fuel and Energy Manager

SNCM
01.2014 - 01.2016

Master’s degree - Public Services Section

Institut d' Études Politiques
09.2013 - 06.2015

Deck & Engine Officer (Captain, Staff Captain-Chief Engineer, Second Engineer)

SNCM, V-Ships, Ponant, Yachting
01.2001 - 01.2016

Higher Diploma - Marine Marchande

École Nationale Supérieure de la Marine Marchande
09.1997 - 06.2004

Unlimited Captain / Unlimited Chief Engineer - C1NM

École Nationale Supérieure de la Marine Marchande
09.1996 - 06.2004
HUBERT GROSSTechnical Director