Mike Campbell is a 1987 graduate of the Academy and was hired as our Second Mate in December 2013. With the retirement of our previous Chief Mate, he became our Acting Chief Mate in December 2014. As Chief Mate, he is responsible for implementing safety management for all personnel, as well as planned maintenance of ship’s interior and exterior spaces, including machinery as required. In August of 2016, Mike was selected to be the Master of the T. S. Kennedy. This assignment will merge with Chief Mate duties except during activations.
Licenses and certification include BS Degree in Marine Transportation; USCG Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans; Medical Care Person in Charge; GMDSS Radio Operator; Radar Observer Unlimited; Tankerman; Vessel Security Officer.
- Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Master of Science in Facilities Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Marine License - Chief Engineer, Steam, Unlimited Horsepower
- First Assistant Engineer, Motor and Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
- Stationary License - Massachusetts Third Class
- Bachelor of Science from United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Master of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Marine License - Chief Engineer, Steam, Unlimited Horsepower
- Third Assistant Engineer, Motor, Unlimited Horsepower
Education: BS Mass. Maritime, MBA UMASS Dartmouth
Background: Unlimited Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor and Gas Vessels. Massachusetts 2nd Class Steam Engineer
Unlimited chief engineer steam / 1AE motor