- Ice Hockey (Player, Coach & Team Manager)
- League Manager – Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation
- SCUBA Diving
- Fitness
Terence Giblen
Profielschets
Senior Maritime Technical Manager with more than 40 years of experience in the maritime industry, including over 20 years at sea as Chief Engineer and more than 20 years in shore-based technical management roles. Extensive experience in fleet management, maintenance management, vessel newbuilding, dry docking, technical operations, budgeting, project management and asset lifecycle management. Proven track record in establishing maintenance organizations, implementing CMMS systems, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing technical projects from design through commissioning and delivery. Experienced in working with shipyards, OEMs, Classification Societies and international stakeholders throughout Europe.
Overzicht
6
6
years of post-secondary education
47
47
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
Interim Maintenance Manager
Imerys Belgium
Willebroek
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Responsible for improving the maintenance organization of a heavy industrial production facility.
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Organize maintenance activities for heavy mechanical installations.
- Optimize production equipment reliability and availability.
- Eliminate maintenance backlogs.
- Provide hands-on technical support.
- Improve maintenance planning and execution.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities, projects, and scheduled maintenance programs.
- Supervised maintenance operations and led multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Monitored and verified the execution and quality of maintenance work.
- Developed and optimized maintenance procedures, processes, and best practices to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Analyzed technical reports, maintenance data, and equipment performance to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and external service providers.
- Ensured full compliance with company HSE policies, Class requirements, Flag State regulations, and applicable safety standards.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budget constraints.
- Procured vendor pricing from multiple suppliers to plan for consistent cost-saving purchases.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Managed budget for maintenance department, optimising resource allocation without compromising on service quality.
Maintenance Manager – Naval Newbuilding Program
Naval Group Belgium
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Responsible for maintenance engineering during the Belgian Navy Replacement Mine Counter Measure (rMCM) Newbuilding Programme.
- Review and validate vessel building documentation.
- Inspect and optimize maintenance plans.
- Develop spare parts management strategies.
- Support Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities.
- Coordinate maintenance preparation prior to vessel delivery.
- Interface with engineering teams, shipyards and OEMs.
- Support commissioning and vessel acceptance.
- Contribute to the maintenance contract for the Belgian Navy fleet.
- Optimize long-term maintenance concepts.
- Plannen van onderhoudsprogramma's voor schepen.
- Toezicht houden op onderhoudsactiviteiten.
- Coördineren van onderhoudsteam en werkzaamheden.
- Analyseren van technische problemen en oplossingen.
- Implementeren van veiligheidsvoorschriften en procedures.
- Contributed to creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy and policies to improve operational performance.
- Managed budget for maintenance department, optimising resource allocation without compromising on service quality.
- Kept records of repairs and adjustments to help prevent future issues.
- Supervised contractors on site to verify completed work met legal and company requirements.
- Tracked departmental costs and expenditures to meet budgetary goals.
Interim Maintenance Manager
MEDTUG Europe
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Responsible for the complete technical management of an international fleet of 18 harbour tugs during the start-up and expansion of MEDTUG Europe.
- Full technical management of 18 vessels.
- Dry docking and repair management.
- Fleet maintenance planning.
- Implementation of ship management systems.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities, projects, and scheduled maintenance programs.
- Planned and coordinated dry dockings, including reservation of dock facilities and engagement of local subcontractors.
- Supervised maintenance operations and led multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Monitored and verified the execution and quality of maintenance work.
- Developed and optimized maintenance procedures, processes, and best practices to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Analyzed technical reports, maintenance data, and equipment performance to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and external service providers.
- Ensured full compliance with company HSE policies, Class requirements, Flag State regulations, and applicable safety standards.
- Acquisition support for new and second-hand vessels.
- Budget preparation and cost control.
- Survey planning and Class compliance.
- Certification management.
- Technical procurement.
- Trials and commissioning of newbuild vessels.
- Contractor management.
- Team leadership.
- Financial responsibility.
Technical Superintendent
KotugSmit Towage Europe / Boluda Towage Europe
Antwerp
2003.01 - 2021.01
- Responsible for the technical management of an assigned fleet.
- Technical management of 9 vessels.
- Dry dock planning and execution.
- Maintenance planning and optimization.
- Budget responsibility.
- Vessel inspections and surveys.
- Class and statutory certification.
- Spare parts management.
- Procurement and contractor supervision.
- Crew technical support.
- Recruitment, training and assessment of technical staff.
- Newbuilding projects from design through delivery.
- Technical troubleshooting and operational support.
- Planned and coordinated repair, refurbishment, and maintenance projects from initial preparation through completion.
- Managed spare parts inventory and stock control to ensure availability of critical components and optimize operational efficiency.
- Coordinated dry docking activities, including scheduling, shipyard arrangements, and cooperation with local subcontractors and service providers.
- Ensured the implementation and compliance of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards throughout all maintenance activities.
Chief of Maintenance
URS
Antwerp
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Led repair teams onboard vessels and in shipyards.
- Planned and executed major repair projects.
- Coordinated subcontractors.
- Assisted the Yard Manager.
- Managed 24/7 technical troubleshooting.
- Scheduled maintenance activities.
Chief Engineer
URS
1980.01 - 2002.01
- Served for more than 20 years as Chief Engineer on seagoing vessels operating worldwide.
- Responsible for:
- Engine room management.
- Planned maintenance.
- Machinery operation.
- Crew leadership.
- Safety management.
- Dry docking support.
- Machinery troubleshooting.
- Budget and spare parts control.
Opleidingen
Engineer Officer - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Navigation, Seamanship, Mathematics, Physics
Maritime Institute "De Ruyter"
Vlissingen 2002.01 - 2005.01
Engineering - Diesel Engines, Turbochargers, Fuel Systems, Engine Testing, Engine Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
SITO 6
Antwerp 1977.01 - 1980.01
Vaardigheden
- Fleet Technical Management
- Maintenance Management
- Newbuilding Projects
- Dry Dock & Repair Management
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- CMMS Implementation
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Reliability & Performance Improvement
- Spare Parts Management
- Technical Procurement
- ISM & Class Compliance
- Vessel Surveys & Certification
- Technical Project Management
- Contract & Warranty Management
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement (Lean / 5S)
- Deadline management
- Budget management
- Repair technique mastery
- Leadership proficiency
- Maintenance forecasting
- Spare parts stocking
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Preventive maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance budget control
- Safety protocols
Hobby's
LANGUAGES
Dutch, English
First languages
French
Gevorderd
German
Elementair
Spanish
Beginner
Aangepast
- 2020, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- 2016, Lean Six Sigma
- 2015, Advanced Electrical & Electronic Systems (Schottel Academy)
- 2015, Introduction to 5S
- 2014, Operation, Maintenance & Repairs (ABC Engines)
- 2014, Schottel Propulsion Systems
- 2014, AutoCAD
- 2011, ISM Code Internal Auditor (Bureau Veritas)
- 2008, Classification & Statutory Surveys (Lloyd's Register)
Tijdlijn
Interim Maintenance Manager
Imerys Belgium
2025.01 - 2026.07
Maintenance Manager – Naval Newbuilding Program
Naval Group Belgium
2023.01 - 2024.01
Interim Maintenance Manager
MEDTUG Europe
2021.01 - 2023.01
Technical Superintendent
KotugSmit Towage Europe / Boluda Towage Europe
2003.01 - 2021.01
Chief of Maintenance
URS
2002.01 - 2003.01
Engineer Officer - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Navigation, Seamanship, Mathematics, Physics
Maritime Institute "De Ruyter"
2002.01 - 2005.01
Chief Engineer
URS
1980.01 - 2002.01
Engineering - Diesel Engines, Turbochargers, Fuel Systems, Engine Testing, Engine Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
SITO 6
1977.01 - 1980.01