Capt. Michael Ross ’83 Joins Windstar

Capt. Michael Ross joined Windstar Cruises as director of marine and safety operations. This comes as the line continues to add destinations and expand its programs, including a $250 million ‘Star Plus Initiative’ ship lengthening project starting in October 2019.

Capt. Michael Ross ’83

Ross brings experience spanning a career that encompasses positions on government vessels, Maersk Line and Koch Shipping, before his positions at Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line.

He holds an unlimited master’s license and is a seasoned professional in all facets of global operations, fleet and vessel management. Ross places a heavy emphasis on environmental compliance, safety awareness and emergency preparedness and has twice received commendations for sea rescues, including the 2010 at-sea rescue of two men in the Straits of Hormuz.

At Windstar, he is responsible for developing and implementing policies to ensure the fleet operates safely and with minimum environmental impact. He holds a bachelor’s degree in nautical science from MMA.

Windstar has more than 140 team members based in its Seattle office and 1,500 seagoing staff and crew worldwide.

—source SeaTrade Cruise News

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Clay King
5 years ago

Congratulations Mike! Very impressive.

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