Omar Farid

I am a maritime professional with 10 years of experience as a mate & acting Chief Officer onboard Oil tankers, chemical tankers, & VLCC with Vela, Aramco KSA. Transitioning to the academic field, I joined the Maritime Safety Institute as a lecturer, where I quickly advanced to head the OPITO Approved H2S unit. Currently serving as the Vice Dean for trainee affairs, I have 15 years of experience in the Arab academy for Science, technology & Maritime Transport, specializing in teaching STCW and OPITO approved Offshore Courses. Additionally, I hold qualifications as a lead Auditor by Erica, SQA Approved Assessor & Verifier, and I am actively involved as the OHS representative for ISO 45001 for the HSE Management system at the Maritime Safety Institute."

I am a maritime professional with 10 years of experience as a mate & acting Chief Officer onboard Oil tankers, chemical tankers, & VLCC with Vela, Aramco KSA. Transitioning to the academic field, I joined the Maritime Safety Institute as a lecturer, where I quickly advanced to head the OPITO Approved H2S unit. Currently serving as the Vice Dean for trainee affairs, I have 15 years of experience in academia, specializing in teaching STCW and OPITO approved Offshore Courses. Additionally, I hold qualifications as a lead Auditor by Erica, SQA Approved Assessor & Verifier, and I am actively involved as the OHS representative for ISO 45001 for the HSE Management system at the Maritime Safety Institute.

• OPITO approved Instructor
• STCW Examiner
• Certified Assessor (Scottish Qualification Authority)
• Certified Verifier (Scottish Qualification Authority)
• Approved Lead auditor (Vetting) by IRCA Ref.A17323, Certificate No. 021303S/1/1

• Endorsements Master on Oil, Chemical & Gas Tankers, 03/2006
• Advanced Course in Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention, 10/2006
• Advanced Communication, 03/2006
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, 03/2006
• Proficiency in Survival Craft, 02/2007
• Prevention & Combating Of Marine Pollution, 11/2001
• Radar Simulator, 10/2006
• Advanced Course in Personal Survival & (SAR), 10/2006
• Medical Care Studies, 10/2006
• GMDSS/GOC, 10/2006
• Bridge Team Management, 02/2005
• Ship Handling & Manoeuvring, 10/2006

• Pyramid Tankers Co., M.T ALSHARIEFA II, 1997, 6 Month Cadet
• AAST & MT, M.V Aida IV Training Ship, 2000, 12 Month Cadet
• Pyramid Tankers Co., M.T ALNABILA IV, 01/13/2001, 06/20/2001, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ALBAHAH, 07/01/2001, 08/10/2001, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, VLCC MIRFAK STAR, 08/13/2001, 01/20/2002, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ALBAHAH, 02/22/2002, 09/03/2002, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT SHAYBAH, 07/11/2003, 01/30/2004, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ALDEBARAN STAR, 05/13/2004, 11/12/2004, 3rd Off.
• VELA International Marine, ALBAHAH, 12/08/2004, 01/20/2005, 2nd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ALDEBARAN STAR, 05/12/2005, 09/29/2005, 2nd Off (Acting Chief Off.)
• VELA International Marine, MT ZAURAK STAR, 04/16/2006, 10/15/2006, 2nd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ZAURAK STAR, 02/03/2007, 06/05/2007, 2nd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ZAURAK STAR, 09/03/2007, 02/05/2008, 2nd Off.
• VELA International Marine, MT ZAURAK STAR, 01/06/2007, 06/15/2008, 2nd Off

• ICDL (International Computer Deriving License)
• TOEFL Certificate

• Asc. Member of Arab Institute of Navigation
• Member of Sporting Club
• Smouha Club
• Yacht Club
• Heliopolis Club
• International Seaman Club

• Date of Birth: 12/24/1979
• Nationality: Egyptian