Eric King has been involved within the maritime industry for over 25 years. During his career he has supported organizations engaged in the management of oceanographic research vessels, ocean salvage fleets, and marine construction platforms, as well as maritime regulatory compliance while an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. He started with Schmidt Ocean Institute … Continued
Andy brings over 30 years of experience working in a wide variety of mechanical systems and project development on vessels, both domestic and abroad. Prior to joining SOI, Andy was a Port Engineer for Lindblad Expeditions for about 25 years, having been with that company since it’s infancy. Andy has a Bachelor of Science degree … Continued
Stian has bachelors in Marine Biology and a Masters in Marine Science from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He started his career as a sub-tidal marine ecologist and laboratory manager before transitioning over to research vessel science support in 2000. Stian spent twelve years with the United States Antarctic Program’s Marine Division serving … Continued
Errol Campbell is Science Support Services Senior Manager for Schmidt Ocean Institute. He joined the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) as an indentured apprentice Mechanical Fitter Turner 1983-87 at Rosyth Royal Dockyard, Scotland UK. He attended Lauder College studying City & Guilds and ONC in Plant Maintenance & Mechanical Engineering, remaining with the MOD in various … Continued
Debra joined SOI in October 2017 as the Operations Administrator, which includes supporting Cruise Planning and Crew Management. With over 20 years of experience as a business owner, Debra brings with her strong management / organizational skills. Debra was a crew member aboard the M/V Thea Foss based out of Seattle, Washington, as Purser, Medical … Continued
Tom joined Schmidt Ocean Institute in July of 2015. He brings 23 years of experience in the cruise ship industry. Most of that was with Lindblad Expeditions, where he worked onboard in the deck department for several years, before transitioning in 2001 to their operations office in Seattle as a purchasing and logistics specialist. He … Continued
Rebecca Schandl has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to working at Schmidt Ocean Institute, she was the senior buyer supporting a fleet of tuna purse seiners in the Western and Eastern Pacific. Rebecca has a wealth of experience handling procurement and logistics for vessels including vendor management and warehouse support.
Patrick Vikstrӧm is the Port Captain for R/V Falkor (too).
Capt. Heiko has since 1989 worked in many different fields of the maritime industry, ranging from Coast Guard, via Container Ships, Expedition Cruise Ships and Super Yachts to Research Vessels. He operated in all parts of the world including in very remote places such as Arctic, Antarctic and South Pacific. Besides the seagoing experiences he … Continued
