Ivan Kolev

Ivan Kolev is an experienced Chief Engineer with a strong background in maritime engineering, currently holding positions at OSM Maritime Group and Vestland Offshore AS since February 2022 and January 2021, respectively. Prior to these roles, Ivan Kolev served as Chief Engineer at DeepOcean from July 2011 to January 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing the Technical department and maintaining the vessel's operational readiness. Earlier career roles include 1st Engineer at Carnival UK and 2nd Engineer at Costa Crociere, focusing on engine room operations and maintenance management. Ivan Kolev's career began as a 2nd/3rd Engineer at Oceania Cruises. Ivan Kolev holds a Master's degree from the Maritime Academy - Nikola Vaptzarov in Varna, completed in 2006.