Mr. Aaron M. Wens C/E
Director of Ship Repair
Target Qualifications Summary:
Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering, US Merchant Marine Academy 2003
Minor Shipyard Operations, US Merchant Marine Academy 2003
USCG Chief Engineer, Steam, Motor and Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
US Naval Reserve Officer (2003-2014)
EPA Universal Certified for all HVAC systems
12 Years Marine Engineering Experience
3 Years’ Experience Port Engineer, including 2 Years Port Engineer for Naval Vessels
8 Years’ Experience Marine Operations including operation of MSC Ships
Experience with ABS rules and USCG regulations and approvals
Mr. Wens is a Marine Engineer with over 13 year’s marine engineering experience who
specializes in ship construction. He is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy, a former Naval
Officer and holds a USCG Unlimited Chief Engineer license. He has in depth knowledge of ship
systems and ship repair has spent numerous years as a port engineer where he coordinated ship repairs
(drydocks, uwilds, dockside, underway repairs) with multiple worldwide shipyards and developed
shipyard specifications. He was responsible for overseeing the $100M ship conversion of the
MAERSK ship CRAGSIDE to the Maritime Support Vessel. He has recently managed repair of the
firemain system on the USNS PULLER.
Mr. Wens will be the Director of Ship Repair on this contract. He has specific expertise in the
following areas which relate directly to the potential projects under this contract:
Experience managing ship conversion and repair
Experience with the USNS PULLER
Coordination with USCG and ABS on any new construction or repair work for vessels.
Experience with the operation, maintenance, test and evaluation for a variety of shipboard
propulsion, machinery, and auxiliary systems.
Extensive experience with ship surveys, ship-checks and testing of vessel systems.
Extensive experience in the analysis, design and required engineering for repair of a variety of
ocean going vessels, including detailed shipchecks, surveys and testing.
Directly Related Work Experience:
Marine Engineering
2014 - Present: Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. – Director of Ship Repair
Manager for design and construction of Military Sealift Command Maritime Support Vessel (MSV)
conversion at BAE Shipyard and Lamberts Point including Installation of Flight, Scan Eagle,
Firefighting Systems, flight deck VLA, Davit Systems, Deck Drains, flight deck netting, modular
galley, offices and accommodations, installation and certification of 10,000sqft SCIF. Technical
direction for vessel’s crane design, installation, and commissioning.
Director for Firemain Repair on USNS PULLER. Director for Modification to USCG Cutter engine
room (tanks, piping, etc.) Technical advisor for mechanical & hydraulic installation and testing for
various systems, security space systems installation and accreditation.
2009-2011: Marine Spill Response Corp – Port Engineer – 15 Vessels, 10 OSRBs
Technical authority for vessel dry dockings, UWILDs, emergency repairs/ dockside & underway.
Specification writing for planning stages (RFP), technical direction during construction and repair
periods in US & foreign shipyards. Liaison with ABS & USCG and shipyard during repair and
construction as well as planning stages to ensure compliance with all regulations.
2008–2009: Camber Corp – US Navy Port Engineer – DDG51 Class
Technical authority for 4 Naval Destroyers. Planned and executed repair periods (SRAs & DSRAs) of
all each DDG as well as planned annual maintenance budget for each. Ensure mission ready status for
ballistic missile defense DDGs with efficient repair periods during down time. Ensured compliancy
with INSURV prior to deployment for all vessels.
Ship Operations Engineering
2011-2014: Helix Energy Solutions & Transocean offshore – 1st Marine Engineer
Operation of vessel propulsion systems and engineering management of department. Management of
engineering department for operation and maintenance of main engines, propulsion thrusters, central
hydraulic system, auxiliary shipboard systems including SW, LO, FO, FW, etc.
2003– 2008: Licensed Marine Engineer
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of each assigned system on each contracted vessel to
ensure vessel operational requirements. Worked with and reported to Port Engineer major repairs
during port periods for all systems.
Military Sealift Command USNS SEAY & USNS FISHER
2nd Assistant engineer onboard US Navy contracted vessels (MSC-LMSRs) during Operation Iraqi
Freedom (LOA 1000ft).
Directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all propulsion and auxiliary (hydraulic
& power generations) equipment. 4 Colt Pielstick PCV4.2
Norwegian Cruise Line PRIDE OF AMERICA
Served as 2nd Engineer responsible for daily technical & overall operation
Operations, maintenance, repairs of main propulsion system (6-8L46C Wartsilas) and various aux
systems.
Led a team responsible for overseeing the operation of the vessels Steam systems and other aux.
systems; duties included: hydraulic systems, LO & FO systems, potable & technical water
production and management systems, analyzed chemical testing, troubleshooting system
discrepancies & component failures, and safety inspections of equipment.
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of Environmental Systems, Waste Oil/ Oily Water
management, Lube Oil consumption management, efficient fuel oil consumption, and Sewage
Systems.
Maersk Line Limited - 2nd Engineer
2nd Engineer on Maersk Alabama, Sealand Atlantic, Sealand Mercury, Sealand Motivator
Directly responsible for safe and efficient operation of the various auxiliary systems & power
generation plant.
Responsible for all fuel systems for main engines and aux engines and managed steam systems.
Propulsion plants include: Man B&W 5&7 cyl.; Sulzer RTA, single shaft/screw.
Drill Ships & Semi-sumbersible (ultra-deepwater 12,000ft)
2 years in Jurong shipyard, Singapore for construction of H534 drillship to operation in GOM
under ABS & USCG requirements.
States Coast Guard Chief Engineer’s License – Unlimited Horsepower was awarded to Aaron Wens in Sept 2009 for his prior experience of over 10 years as a licensed engineer aboard all vessel types with horsepower ranging from 55,000 to 104,000hp. Aaron Wens has worked in all of the oceans of the world, traveling as far as Cape Town, South Africa to Singapore. He continues to work in the US offshore industry today.
During employment with Helix Energy, Aaron Wens performed the following:
Operations of power generations systems and mechanical equipment, including personnel, operation, preventative maintenance, and repairs to power plant and drilling equipment. Vessel is DP2 and just completed shipyard period in Singapore with upgrades to Kongsberg VMS, Kongsberg DP, and AKA Advanced Generator Protection.
Director of Ship Repair
Target Qualifications Summary:
Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering, US Merchant Marine Academy 2003
Minor Shipyard Operations, US Merchant Marine Academy 2003
USCG Chief Engineer, Steam, Motor and Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
US Naval Reserve Officer (2003-2014)
EPA Universal Certified for all HVAC systems
12 Years Marine Engineering Experience
3 Years’ Experience Port Engineer, including 2 Years Port Engineer for Naval Vessels
8 Years’ Experience Marine Operations including operation of MSC Ships
Experience with ABS rules and USCG regulations and approvals
Mr. Wens is a Marine Engineer with over 13 year’s marine engineering experience who
specializes in ship construction. He is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy, a former Naval
Officer and holds a USCG Unlimited Chief Engineer license. He has in depth knowledge of ship
systems and ship repair has spent numerous years as a port engineer where he coordinated ship repairs
(drydocks, uwilds, dockside, underway repairs) with multiple worldwide shipyards and developed
shipyard specifications. He was responsible for overseeing the $100M ship conversion of the
MAERSK ship CRAGSIDE to the Maritime Support Vessel. He has recently managed repair of the
firemain system on the USNS PULLER.
Mr. Wens will be the Director of Ship Repair on this contract. He has specific expertise in the
following areas which relate directly to the potential projects under this contract:
Experience managing ship conversion and repair
Experience with the USNS PULLER
Coordination with USCG and ABS on any new construction or repair work for vessels.
Experience with the operation, maintenance, test and evaluation for a variety of shipboard
propulsion, machinery, and auxiliary systems.
Extensive experience with ship surveys, ship-checks and testing of vessel systems.
Extensive experience in the analysis, design and required engineering for repair of a variety of
ocean going vessels, including detailed shipchecks, surveys and testing.
Directly Related Work Experience:
Marine Engineering
2014 - Present: Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. – Director of Ship Repair
Manager for design and construction of Military Sealift Command Maritime Support Vessel (MSV)
conversion at BAE Shipyard and Lamberts Point including Installation of Flight, Scan Eagle,
Firefighting Systems, flight deck VLA, Davit Systems, Deck Drains, flight deck netting, modular
galley, offices and accommodations, installation and certification of 10,000sqft SCIF. Technical
direction for vessel’s crane design, installation, and commissioning.
Director for Firemain Repair on USNS PULLER. Director for Modification to USCG Cutter engine
room (tanks, piping, etc.) Technical advisor for mechanical & hydraulic installation and testing for
various systems, security space systems installation and accreditation.
2009-2011: Marine Spill Response Corp – Port Engineer – 15 Vessels, 10 OSRBs
Technical authority for vessel dry dockings, UWILDs, emergency repairs/ dockside & underway.
Specification writing for planning stages (RFP), technical direction during construction and repair
periods in US & foreign shipyards. Liaison with ABS & USCG and shipyard during repair and
construction as well as planning stages to ensure compliance with all regulations.
2008–2009: Camber Corp – US Navy Port Engineer – DDG51 Class
Technical authority for 4 Naval Destroyers. Planned and executed repair periods (SRAs & DSRAs) of
all each DDG as well as planned annual maintenance budget for each. Ensure mission ready status for
ballistic missile defense DDGs with efficient repair periods during down time. Ensured compliancy
with INSURV prior to deployment for all vessels.
Ship Operations Engineering
2011-2014: Helix Energy Solutions & Transocean offshore – 1st Marine Engineer
Operation of vessel propulsion systems and engineering management of department. Management of
engineering department for operation and maintenance of main engines, propulsion thrusters, central
hydraulic system, auxiliary shipboard systems including SW, LO, FO, FW, etc.
2003– 2008: Licensed Marine Engineer
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of each assigned system on each contracted vessel to
ensure vessel operational requirements. Worked with and reported to Port Engineer major repairs
during port periods for all systems.
Military Sealift Command USNS SEAY & USNS FISHER
2nd Assistant engineer onboard US Navy contracted vessels (MSC-LMSRs) during Operation Iraqi
Freedom (LOA 1000ft).
Directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all propulsion and auxiliary (hydraulic
& power generations) equipment. 4 Colt Pielstick PCV4.2
Norwegian Cruise Line PRIDE OF AMERICA
Served as 2nd Engineer responsible for daily technical & overall operation
Operations, maintenance, repairs of main propulsion system (6-8L46C Wartsilas) and various aux
systems.
Led a team responsible for overseeing the operation of the vessels Steam systems and other aux.
systems; duties included: hydraulic systems, LO & FO systems, potable & technical water
production and management systems, analyzed chemical testing, troubleshooting system
discrepancies & component failures, and safety inspections of equipment.
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of Environmental Systems, Waste Oil/ Oily Water
management, Lube Oil consumption management, efficient fuel oil consumption, and Sewage
Systems.
Maersk Line Limited - 2nd Engineer
2nd Engineer on Maersk Alabama, Sealand Atlantic, Sealand Mercury, Sealand Motivator
Directly responsible for safe and efficient operation of the various auxiliary systems & power
generation plant.
Responsible for all fuel systems for main engines and aux engines and managed steam systems.
Propulsion plants include: Man B&W 5&7 cyl.; Sulzer RTA, single shaft/screw.
Drill Ships & Semi-sumbersible (ultra-deepwater 12,000ft)
2 years in Jurong shipyard, Singapore for construction of H534 drillship to operation in GOM
under ABS & USCG requirements.
States Coast Guard Chief Engineer’s License – Unlimited Horsepower was awarded to Aaron Wens in Sept 2009 for his prior experience of over 10 years as a licensed engineer aboard all vessel types with horsepower ranging from 55,000 to 104,000hp. Aaron Wens has worked in all of the oceans of the world, traveling as far as Cape Town, South Africa to Singapore. He continues to work in the US offshore industry today.
During employment with Helix Energy, Aaron Wens performed the following:
Operations of power generations systems and mechanical equipment, including personnel, operation, preventative maintenance, and repairs to power plant and drilling equipment. Vessel is DP2 and just completed shipyard period in Singapore with upgrades to Kongsberg VMS, Kongsberg DP, and AKA Advanced Generator Protection.
