Dominik Schäfer

About

Being the Managing Director of Intervantis Transport Solutions GmbH fills me with endless pleasure! This position combines the physically demanding and rather harsh environment in project cargo ports and on board heavy-lift vessels or offshore deck barges with the convenient office atmosphere during ops planning phases, Engineering, Team-Meetings, Business Development etc. My position requires a deep understanding of national / international statutory provisions, legal frameworks, client & corporate policies, latest technology advancements and a lot of good seamanship. I'm a highly skilled and very experienced Marine Transport Engineer and gained an exceptional knowledge in the handling of heavy project cargoes throughout the last decade.

Experience

• Managing Director at Intervantis Transport Solutions GmbH
  Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

• SEA.O.G. Offshore (8 yrs 5 mos)
  • Managing Director
    Apr 2021 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Chief Operating Officer
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • VP Marine Operations & Offshore Development
    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Senior Marine Surveyor, Branch Manager Hamburg Office at Möller Survey Marine GmbH & Co. KG
  Feb 2013 - May 2017 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  - Planning & supervising the loading, stowage and securing of break bulk and project cargo - Supervision of heavy-lift operations (Marine Warranty Surveys) - Condition & damage surveys of vessels, harbor structures and cargoes - P&I claims handling (on-site investigation, collection of evidence, negotiation with respective other parties, proposal of proper courses in order to settle claims etc. ) - On-/Off-Hire surveys (condition & bunkers) - Annual safety inspections (LSA / FFE / Bridge equipment / crew & vessel certificates) - Transport consultancy for hazardous materials (sea / rail / road) - Inspection of jack-up vessels whilst operating in offshore wind parks (incl. helicopter flights) - Inspections of offshore workboats in accordance with IMCA guidelines - Supervision of marine salvage operations - Audits of oil terminals (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 15001 / OHSAS 18001) - Assistance of oil terminals in the implementation of the "Marine Terminal Management & Self-Assessment System (MTMSA) - Supercargo on tanker vessels

• Chief Officer on board tanker vessels at Aleuropa GmbH
  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

  - Safe navigation of the vessel - Planning & execution of cargo operations - Regular inspections of vessels structural integrity - Planning & supervision of dry docking and associated ship repairs - Maintenance planning and assignment of tasks - Risk assessment (daily toolbox meetings, issue & control of work permits) - HSSEQ management (Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Quality)

• Navigational Officer on board AHTS Vessel (Offshore) at Sanko-Hellespont Offshore Management Pte Ltd.
  May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

  - Safe navigation of the vessel - Voyage planning - Dynamic positioning - Towage of oil rigs - Heading-Control during ship-to-ship operations with FPSO vessels - Transfer of external personnel to offshore work sites