UDEME DONATUS USOROH
Eket,Akwa Ibom State
Summary
Marine Quality Assurance and Safety Professional with over 20 years’ experience in offshore and tanker operations within the oil and gas industry. Holder of Class I (Chief Engineer) Certificate of Competence and MSc in Shipping Operations. Highly experienced in marine assurance, vessel inspections, positive vetting, HSSE management systems, and incident investigation across major operators including Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. Accredited OCIMF OVID and IMCA eCMID Vessel Inspector with strong expertise in dynamic positioning assessment, risk management, and contractor assurance. Proven ability to lead marine assurance activities, improve vessel safety performance, and support logistics operations in achieving Goal Zero and operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Marine Consultant
Strides Energy & Maritime Ltd/Western Development
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2020.04 - Current
•Marine assurance and vessel quality inspections for offshore operations supporting Snepco & Renaissance Africa Energy Limited
•Conduct positive vetting, pre-mobilization, and fit-for-purpose inspections
•Perform risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
•Execute DP assurance and verification
•Interface with contractors to improve vessel safety and compliance
Marine Safety Advisor
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom
2012.09 - 2020.03
•Implemented marine HSSE policies and assurance systems
•Conducted vessel audits, inspections, and compliance checks
•Led incident investigations and reporting
•Delivered safety training and mentoring for vessel key officers and crew
•Participated in emergency response and oil spill operations
•Onboard tow vessel mentoring during rig movement/moored barge
movements
2nd Engineer Officer
Bourbon Inter Oil Nigeria Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
2009.01 - 2011.12
•Managed engine room operations and ensured compliance with safety standards
•Carried out scheduled and preventive maintenance as required in vessel plan maintenance system
3rd Engineer Officer
West Africa Offshore Ltd
Port Harcourt , Rivers State
2006.12 - 2008.12
•In charge of full engine room watch of main and auxiliary machineries for 12 hours in every 24 hours
Engine Cadet
Malaysian International Shipping Corporation
Kwala Lumpur, Malaysia
2004.10 - 2005.11
•STCW training on Chemical class tanker
•Watch keeping duties at port and sea
Technician - Oil Spill Response Team
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
Qua Iboe Terminal, Akwa Ibom
2001.07 - 2004.07
•Respond to oil spill on MPN shore & offshore facilities
•Operate oil spill response equipment.
•Take water samples at designated drilling areas
•Equipment repairs, maintenance, tracking and auditing
•Organize safety meetings and response training
•Carry out boundary protection of platforms and other MPN facilities against accidental spillage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Shipping Operations
Solent University
Southampton United Kingdom 2020.10 - 2022.10
Class I Chief Engineer (CoC Reg III/2)
Caribbean Maritime University
Kingston Jamaica 2019.09 - 2019.11
Post Graduate Diploma - Shipping & Port Management
The Certified Institute of Shipping
Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria 2015.01 - 2016.02
Higher National Diploma - Shipping & Port Management
The Certified Institute of Shipping
Apapa, Lagos 2012.10 - 2014.03
National Diploma - Marine Engineering
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
Oron 1998.09 - 2000.07
Skills
Marine Quality Assurance & Vessel Vetting
HSSE Management Systems (ISM, ISPS, MLC)
Contractor Evaluation/Assurance
Vessel Inspections (OVID/eCMID / Pre-hire / Audits/)
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Assurance
Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
Marine Regulatory Compliance
Safety Leadership & Training/Coaching/Mentoring
Certification
•OCIMF OVID Accredited Inspector
• IMCA Accredited eCMID Vessel Inspector
• ISM, ISPS & MLC Lead Auditor
• BOSIET (with CA-EBS)
• DP FMEA Familiarization
• HELM (Management Level)
•STCW ’95
Affiliations
•Olamitoke Oluwole, Marine Operations Manager
ESSO, Karaa Place, Osborne Foreshore 2, Ikoyi, Lagos.
+2348182409386 (oluwwole.o.olamitoke@exxonmobil.com)
•Engr. R A Owolabi
Director, School of Engineering Maritime Academy of Nigeria
PMB 1089, Oron, Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria. +234 8037273029
•Capt. John Tobi
Port Captain West Africa Offshore Limited
28 Omerelu Street, GRA Phase 1 Port Harcourt. +234803398774
Affiliations
•Member, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
•Incorporated Marine Engineer (IMarEng)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Shipping Operations
Solent University
2020.10 - 2022.10
Marine Consultant
Strides Energy & Maritime Ltd/Western Development
2020.04 - Current
Class I Chief Engineer (CoC Reg III/2)
Caribbean Maritime University
2019.09 - 2019.11
Post Graduate Diploma - Shipping & Port Management
The Certified Institute of Shipping
2015.01 - 2016.02
Higher National Diploma - Shipping & Port Management
The Certified Institute of Shipping
2012.10 - 2014.03
Marine Safety Advisor
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
2012.09 - 2020.03
2nd Engineer Officer
Bourbon Inter Oil Nigeria Ltd
2009.01 - 2011.12
3rd Engineer Officer
West Africa Offshore Ltd
2006.12 - 2008.12
Engine Cadet
Malaysian International Shipping Corporation
2004.10 - 2005.11
Technician - Oil Spill Response Team
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited
2001.07 - 2004.07
National Diploma - Marine Engineering
Maritime Academy of Nigeria
1998.09 - 2000.07