CEO of SM Salvage, Brazilian Navy Officer (Captain-Rtd), and Administrator with an active CRA-DF. With education from the Naval Academy, a specialization in Mechanical Engineering, and extensive experience in maritime operations, I currently work under an independent contract, providing consulting and operational services for the American company T&T Salvage.I have participated in several maritime operations, the most recent being in 2024, when I was contracted by T&T Salvage to assist in the refloating of a vessel of approximately 300,000 tons in the Port of Açu (RJ). My company, SM Salvage, offers specialized consulting and services in maritime and port operations.In the Navy, I participated in maritime salvage operations for over 20 years and served as a Salvage Officer for six years, coordinating complex operations in collaboration with governmental and private organizations. Additionally, I was an instructor and Director of the Damage Control Training Center, where I taught courses in areas such as Ship Salvage, Damage Control, Sea Survival, and Environmental Protection.As a Project Manager, I led the modernization of strategic equipment for the naval fleet. At the International Affairs Subdivision within the Navy Staff, I managed diplomatic relations with foreign offices in 48 countries and Brazilian offices in 40 countries, playing a key role in international and governmental negotiations.I began my career with an extensive period at sea, serving as Chief Engineer and Executive Officer of various ships. In these roles, I demonstrated leadership skills, administrative capacity, expertise in supply techniques, planned maintenance, and extensive logistical knowledge.Education and Languages: I am fluent in Spanish and English, hold two master's degrees (Naval Sciences in Brazil and Strategic Management in Mexico City), a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from COPPEAD-UFRJ, and several additional courses.
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Chief Executive OfficerSm Salvage Jun 2024 - PresentBrazil
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Department Head - General Staff Of The NavyBrazilian Navy Oct 2018 - Jan 2024Brasília, Federal District, BrazilHe Works at the Navy Staff in Brasília (EMA-MB) and is responsible for the administrative control, financial resource allocation, and logistical support of Military Attachés in 52 countries. Additionally, plays a crucial role in administrative and diplomatic negotiations with foreign Attachés representing 50 countries in Brazil. -
Master'S Degree StudentEscuela Superior De Guerra Do México - Esg México - Mexican War College Aug 2017 - Jul 2018Ciudad De México, MéxicoMaster's degree student in Strategic Manegement • Mexican War College (ESG) – Mexico City, Mexico • 2nd place overall – the first time in 87 years of the College's history that a foreigner has placed in the top three.
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Project ManagerBrazilian Navy Dec 2015 - Jun 2017Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrasilProject Manager for the revitalization of the Niterói Class Frigates of the Brazilian Navy - where he was responsible for planning and coordinating the modernization of the main warships of the Brazilian Navy. Under his coordination were several Senior Officers, Engineers, and related personnel. A large-scale project that demanded in its physical and financial schedule more than 6 years for execution and resources that exceeded billions of Brazilian reais -
Master'S Degree StudentBrazilian Navy Jan 2015 - Dec 2015Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrasilMaster's degree in Naval Sciences at the Naval War College (EGN) in Rio de Janeiro. As one of the top-ranked students, he were awarded the opportunity by the Brazilian Navy to pursue another master's degree abroad. This second master's degree was completed in Mexico City. -
Officer In Charge (Director)Brazilian Navy Dec 2013 - Jan 2015Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrazilHe served as the Director of the Damage Control Group at the Admiral Marques de Leão Training Center (CAAML-GruCAv). In this role, he were responsible for leading the largest training center in the Brazilian Navy and conducting courses and training for military personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces, as well as civilians (both Brazilian and foreign). The center accommodated approximately 8,000 students per year. -
Brazilian Navy Salvage OfficerBrazilian Navy Dec 2008 - Jan 2015Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrazilAs a result of his competence and knowledge, combined with his ability to analyze and compile data to assist in the decision-making process, data received from systems, equipment and multidisciplinary groups, he has become a recognized specialist in logistics and maritime salvage techniques, being for 6 years, Salvage Officer of Brazilian Navy (BN). Being recognized as a reference in the subject, he accumulated several prizes, praise and honorable mentions for the conduction/coordination/and support of several rescues carried out (ungrounding, towing, refloating, etc.) of Brazilian and foreign ships, in seas and rivers, such as: NM Hellenic Sea, on the Amazon River; Draga LaBelle, in Natal; Ship “Warao” (Foreign Navy), in Fortaleza; Frigate Niterói, in Arraial do Cabo; Frigate Bosísio, in Arraial do Cabo, etc. Due to his experience and knowledge, he was sometimes invited to provide clarification on a national television network (Rede Globo) about rescue and survival at sea. Some of the works and articles published in specialized magazines: • Tésis - Maritime Safety: The influence of environmental considerations in maritime salvage operations. • The Evolution of Maritime Salvage Operations using the Lloyd’s Standard Form of Salvage Agreement – Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF). • The influence of increased cargo and container capacity of ships on salvage tasks (2014) Passadiço Magazine. • Chapter of the Surface Officer's Boo – Marine Tasks – Towage – 2014. • The activity of unsheathing ships (2013) - Magazine Passadiço. • Fluvial Stranding – A true experience: The ungrounding of the River Patrol Ship “Pedro Teixeira”. (2012) - Passadiço Magazine. • The Evolution of the Maritime Salvage Service to the present day and its contracts (2011) – Passadiço Magazine. • Liferaft: A great and important ally in Survival at Sea (2009) - Passadiço Magazine. -
In Charge Officer And InstructorBrazilian Navy Dec 2008 - Dec 2013Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrazilIn charge Officer and Instructor of the Ship Rescue and Salvage Division of the Damage Control Group at the Admiral Marques de Leão Training Center (CAAML-GruCAv). As the In Charge Officer, he was responsible for the administrative tasks and personnel management of his division. As an instructor, he taught various courses, including Salvage Officer, Ship Rescue and Salvage Course, and Sea Survival Course. He was awarded the Navy Standard Instructor Award by the Director of Education of the Navy at the Admiral Marques de Leão Training Center - CAAML. -
Logistics ManagerBrazilian Navy Jan 2008 - Dec 2008Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrazilWas in charge of logistics for the Naval Patrol Group of the Southeast. Responsible for coordinating planned maintenance, supplies, fuel, procurement of spare parts, and equipment for the Group's ships. -
Chief Engineer And First Officer Of Ships In The Brazilian Navy.Brazilian Navy Jan 2000 - Dec 2008Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, BrazilDuring this period, among others, he held positions as Chief Engineer and First Officer of ships. As Chief Engineer, he was responsible for leading his personnel and overseeing the planned maintenance, operation, and logistics of the ship's machinery and equipment. He actively participated in maneuvering and navigation during more than 600 days at sea and took part in various salvage, grounding recovery, refloating, and towing operations.
Sandro Maciel Education Details
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Sandro Maciel's current role is CEO at SM Salvage | Independent Contractor at T&T Salvage | Brazilian Navy Officer (Rtd) | Advisory | Ship Salvage & Maritime Operations | Master's in Strategic Management | Logistics | Intl. & Institutional Affairs.
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Sandro Maciel attended Coppead Ufrj, Escuela Superior De Guerra - México, Escola De Guerra Naval, Escola Naval, Escola De Guerra Naval.
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