About Me
I am an enthusiastic Captain based in Curitiba-Brazil, with a rich experience of over 28 years in Navigation and Oil Industry.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
As an Offshore Installation Manager and Marine/Cargo Superintendent, my activities have centered on the management and supervision of marine operations, cargo handling, and production processes across various offshore units (FPSOs, FSOs, Semi-Submersibles).
Core Operational Activities:
Supervision and Management: Managing marine departments, leading onshore teams, planning operations schedules, and ensuring compliance with authorities (ANP, IBAMA, ISM, etc.). (pp. 1-2)
Cargo & Production: Supervising oil cargo production, treatment (BSW, H2S, PH control), storage, offloading/loading operations, and water treatment/injection. (pp. 2-3)
Vessel Management: Expertise in safe approach, positioning, mooring/unmooring of large ships/shuttle tankers, rig moves (anchoring/towing), ballast control, and stability management. (pp. 1-2)
Maintenance & Integrity: Controlling maintenance of tanks, pipelines, pumps, cranes, and deck equipment; performing inspections (UTM & CVI); and managing construction/repairs in shipyards. (pp. 2-3)
Safety & Compliance: Organizing key safety meetings, managing salvage operations, accident prevention, damage control, and conducting audits (Flag & Port State). (pp. 1-2)
CURRICULUM VITAE OF MARCO CESAR TROVÃO DE OLIVEIRA
OFFSHORE INSTALATION MANAGER – MASTER MARINE – MARITIME LAWER
(Unrestricted MOU/MODU) – (STCW II/1;II/2;II/3; IV/2; V/1; VI/1) – (Brazilian & Interational Law)
Phone: (41) 99969-8912 Email: marcotrovao@uol.com.br Curitiba – Paraná – Brazil
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
OIM Unrestricted (MOU, MODU & Fixed), more than 25 years’ experience on offshore O&G (navigation, stability, positioning, offloading and production). Worked on Semi-Submersibles, FSO & FPSO units. Management of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up in different projects, also involved in planned shutdown for maintenance scope and improvements.
Strong experienced as OIM and Marine Superintendent, in charge of several different loading and offloading operations. Experienced with produced Oil Quality Control (BSW, H2S, API, PH), bottoming and skimming. Involved on Gas Dehydrations & Oil Separation. Knowledge of compressions streams, produced water treatment/injection and Legislation applied for that. Dual skilled in stability and production. Strong experienced in Seafarer Operations such as safe approach, positioning and mooring of large ships, anchoring of SS Platforms, FSO and FPSO. Instructor of Positioning Reference Systems (PRS).
An experienced offshore Leader with a strong commitment to safety, management of resources to improve production efficiency and budget control. Operations planning and supervision between offshore tugboats and marine units (supply/receipt of diesel fuel, drilling fluid, potable water, tankage, heavy loads, subsea cables, risers and drill pipes).
Experienced as Acting Operations Manager ensuring the best conditions of reliability and integrity of the units, as well as keeping it in compliance with the Authorities, Promoting the safety of crew and the environment, seeking the best operational efficiency of the units. Ensure a good relationship with the Client and Partners, as well as with all support departments. Work to achieve the best results of offshore Supervisors and lead the onshore team dedicated to the units, always keeping then motivated and qualified. Joint planning of operation schedules with focus on the contract.
Experience in management and support on construction and repairs in Shipyards. Audit Experience on Flag & Port State, ISM Code, ISO/OSHAS, IBAMA, CONAMA, ANP, Federal Police and IR. Salvage Management, Accident Prevention & Damage Control. Accepts continually increasing scope of work, looks for ways to grow beyond today’s skill level and to learn new and different productive behavior patterns.
EDUCATIONAL
Bachelor Degree in Law (Brazilian & International) – UNIFACEAR/PR – December 2025
Master Degree in Nautical Sciences – CIAGA/RJ – November 2007
Post Graduation in Computer Sciences (Network & Systems) – UNIP/PR – December 2012
Bachelor Degree in Nautical Sciences (Deck Officer) – CIAGA/RJ – September 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company: SBM Offshore – E-Squad Period: Mar/2023 – Present
Position: Marine/Cargo Superintendent
Activities: Supervise Marine Department of 8 different FPSOs from Santos and ES Field. (Oil cargo: production, treatment & storage of petroleum coming from surging & gas lift wells). Joint work with Production Superintendents for petroleum and produced water treatment (BSW, H2S, hydrate and Corrosion inhibitors, PH, salinity & TOG control), gas Lift, water injection, cargo distribution, water disposal, oil skimming & de- bottoming, ballast and shear forces control. Supervise cargo tanks washing and cleaning (COW system), inert gas operation and control. Gas Freeing. Control the maintenance of the cargo tanks, inspections (UTM & CVI), pipelines, valves, pumps, cranes and deck equipment. Planning offloading, mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers.
Company: Petrobras S/A – FPSOs: P-47, P-57 & P-62 Period: Feb/ 2019 – Mar/2023
Position: Cargo Engineer and Cargo Superintendent
Activities: Supervise oil cargo (production, treatment & storage of petroleum coming from platforms P-18, P-19, P-20, surging & gas lift wells). Joint work with Production Supervisor for petroleum and produced water treatment (BSW, H2S, Scale and Corrosion inhibitors, PH & TOG control), gas Lift, water injection, cargo distribution, water disposal, oil skimming, ballast and shear forces control. Cargo tanks wash and cleaning (COW system). Inert gas operation, control and gas freeing. Assist on maintenance of the tanks, pipelines, valves, pumps, cranes and deck equipment. Offloading, mooring and unmooring shuttle tankers.
Company: Ventura Petroleo S/A Period: Mar/2011 – Jan/2019
Position: Offshore Instalation Manager, Acting Operations Manager, Captain and Marine Superintendent.
Activities: Joint work with Toolpusher of “SS Atlantic Zephyr” and Drill Crew for intervention and workover on DOMMO Energy wells of “Tubarão Azul” oil field. (BOP control, BCS pumps maintenance, completion fluids injection, cannonades). Rig moves (anchoring, towing, positioning). Master/OIM of Dynamic Position FPSO (Dynamic Producer), rented to Petrobras for well tests in “Carioca Norte” oil field. Joint work with the Marine Superintendent and responsible for mooring and unmooring shuttle tankers to DP-FPSO, managed the offloading operations in line with the international requirements and the client’s request. Supervised supply and towing boats maneuvers. Liaise with the Logistics Coordinator and FPSO Head of Departments (HODs) to ensure that support vessels, DP-FPSO and cargo are prepared prior to commencement of the export operation. Responsible for minimization of delays and demurrage as evidenced in the Offtake Timesheet. Responsible for reviewing the export tankers suitability for use at the offshore terminal including but not limited to the tandem mooring layout, tug securing layout and manifold setup. Managed tug operations and equipment transfers and maneuvers of tanker to and from FPSO. Responsible for cargo hose connection and disconnection operations. Organized the Key Safety meeting with the Offload tanker management team. Supervised the start-up and completion of all export operations, during which you will liaise with the FPSO terminal to ensure the operation is completed safely. Joint work with Production Superintendent on production, treatment & storage of petroleum coming from new wells in EWT. (BSW, H2S, Scale and Corrosion inhibitors, PH), produced water treatment/disposal, cargo distribution, skimming, de-bottoming, ballast and shear forces control. Cargo tanks wash and cleaning (COW system). Inert gas operation, control and gas freeing. Supervise maintenance of the hull, tanks, pipelines, valves, pumps, cranes and deck equipment. Offloading, mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers.
Company: Petroserv S/A Period: May/2003 – Feb/2011
Position: Offshore Installation Manager, Marine Superintendent, Barge Master, Ballast Control Operator.
Activities: Joint work with Toolpusher and Drill Crew for intervention and workover on Petrobras wells of “Coral and Bauna” oil fields. (BOP control, BCS pumps replacement, completion fluids injection, cannonades). Rig moves (anchoring, towing, positioning). Supervise ballast control, shear forces, cargo distribution. Maintenance of the hull, tanks, pipelines, cranes and deck equipment. Joint work with Production Supervisor on production, treatment of petroleum coming from wells of “Coral oil Field” and later, “Bauna (former Tiro & Sidon)” oil field. (BSW, H2S, Scale and Corrosion inhibitors, PH), produced water treatment/disposal, cargo distribution, ballast and shear forces control. Oil quality control and exportation to FSO “Avaré”. Exportation risers pull-in and pull-out, tension control, pig lauch and maintenance. Responsible for the berthing and unberthing shuttle tankers to FSO. Directly manage the export operations in line with the international requirements and the client’s request. Supervise supply and towing boats maneuvers. Ensure that maintenance is carried out on the tandem hawser and export hose string as per the Code of Practice (COP) guidelines.
Liaise with the Logistics Coordinator and FSO Head of Departments (HODs) to ensure that support vessels, FSO and cargo are prepared prior to commencement of the export operation. Supervised the start-up and completion of all offloading operations, during which liaise with tanker crew to ensure the operation is completed safely. Responsible to maintain the Offloading tanker position during the export operations using the static pull back boat and monitoring the hawser tension load cell to prevent the tanker from over tensioning.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company: Petrobras S/A (Transpetro) Period: Feb/1993 – Jan/2003
Position: Deck Officer, Chief Officer, Captain/Master
Activities: Supervise loading, offloading and transportation of oil & chemicals in Tankers and FSO vessels. In charge of stability, survival & safety equipment, flag and cargo documentation, watches on the bridge at sea and about the ship in port, responsible for passage planning, safe navigation of the vessel, communications. Maintenance of the hull, tanks, pipelines, valves, pumps, cranes and deck equipment. Cargo tanks wash and cleaning (COW system). Inert gas generation, operation, control and gas freeing.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Leadership for Superintendents – CAVU Amsterdam – September 2025
Management Systems (Quality, Safety, Environmental and Health) (ABS Consulting/RJ)
Risk Assessment, Analysis and Management – ISRAM and Bow Tie (AC Monteiro – Itajai/SC)
Projects Management with Scrum (ABS Consulting/RJ)
Oil and Gas Production Operator (LLC Training/RJ)
MOME – Manageament of Major Emergencies (Maersk/RJ)
MEMIR – Major Emergency Management Initial Response (Maersk/RJ)
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM – MOU & Fixed) ( Apave Mare – Croatia)
T-HUET – Helicopter Escape Training (Nutec RelyOn/RJ)
Dynamic Positioning (DPO) (Kongsberg/RJ)
GMDSS, Radar, ARPA and Radio communications Operator (Brazilian Navy)
Ballast Control Level 2 and 3 (BCO) (Aberdeen College – Scotland)
Advanced Maritime Firefighting ( RGIT Montrose – Scotland)
Well Control – Advanced (WellCap/Macaé)
CERR / CEESS / ESPE / CBSP / CPSO / ESOP / ESOQ / SSO / CSO
LANGUAGE
Portuguese – Mother Langue
English – Advanced/Fluent (BRASAS/RJ)
French – Intermediary (Alliance Française/RJ)
Spanish – Intermediary (European Center/PR)
My Skills
Marco Cesar Trovão de Oliveira possesses over 25 years of extensive experience in the offshore Oil & Gas sector, primarily within FPSO, FSO, and Semi-Submersible units. His core expertise lies in high-level leadership and management roles, including Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Unrestricted (MOU & Fixed) and Master Mariner with full STCW II/1; II/2; II/3; IV/2; V/1; VI/1 certifications.
His operational skills encompass marine operations such as navigation, stability, dynamic positioning, anchoring, towing, and mooring of large vessels, alongside comprehensive cargo and production management. This includes supervising oil cargo treatment (BSW, H2S, API, PH control), production, storage, offloading/loading operations, COW systems, inert gas operations, and water treatment/injection. He is highly proficient in safety and compliance, with significant experience in conducting audits (Flag & Port State, ISM Code, ANP, IBAMA), managing salvage operations, accident prevention, and major emergency responses.
Educationally, Marco combines robust technical knowledge (Master’s in Nautical Sciences) with strategic legal grounding through a recently completed Bachelor’s in Law (2025), allowing for a unique understanding of regulatory affairs. He is a multi-linguist, fluent in Portuguese and English, and intermediary in French and Spanish.

Techical Skills
Technical Skills:OIM Unrestricted (MOU & Fixed) (p. 1).
STCW Master Marine certifications (II/1; II/2; II/3; IV/2; V/1; VI/1) (p. 1).
Knowledge of compression streams and produced water treatment (p. 1).
Familiarity with BOP control, BCS pumps maintenance, and well intervention activities (pp. 2-3).
Proficiency in reading P&IDs, PFDs, mooring plans, and cargo/ballast sequences.
Soft Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for liaising with clients, partners, and all levels of staff (p. 1).
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in emergency scenarios (p. 1).
Highly adaptable, accepting of increasing scope of work, and proactive in learning new skills (p. 1).
Languages & Education
Languages: Portuguese (Mother Tongue), English (Advanced/Fluent), French (Intermediary), Spanish (Intermediary) (p. 3).
Education: Bachelor Degrees in Law (2025) and Nautical Sciences (1987), and a Master’s in Nautical Sciences (2007) (p. 1).
Skills
My Experience
2003-2026
Companies
SBM
Mar 2023 – Present
SBM Offshore – E-Squad
Marine/Cargo Superintendent
Feb 2019 – Mar 2023
Petrobras S/A
Cargo Engineer and Cargo Superintendent
Mar 2011 – Jan 2019
Ventura Petroleo S/A
Offshore Installation Manager, Captain, Acting Operations Manager
May 2003 – Feb 2011
Petroserv S/A
Offshore Installation Manager, Master, Barge Master
Feb 1993 – Jan 2003
Petrobras S/A (Transpetro)
Deck Officer, Chief Officer, Captain/Masterns to make sure it matches client expectations and latest design standards.
2011-2015
Dynamic Capital INC
Master
I
2003-2011
Dynamic Capital INC
Captain
I
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