Pascal Durand
About Pascal Durand
Pascal Durand is the Chief Officer at Viking in Sovik, Norway, with extensive maritime experience, including roles at Ponant and Dream Yacht Charter.
Current Position at Viking
Pascal Durand currently serves as the Chief Officer at Viking, located in Sovik, Norway. In his current role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and safety protocols on board. His vast maritime experience and expertise in polar navigation are indispensable assets to Viking operations.
Previous Roles at Ponant
Pascal Durand has held various positions at Ponant from 2017 to 2022. Most recently, he served as the Safety Officer from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked as Officer of the Watch and Safety Officer in locations such as Corse, France, South Africa, and Antarctica. Durand gained significant experience as a Deck Cadet on Le Lyrial and Le Soléal, completing ten months in these roles.
Education and Maritime Certifications
Pascal Durand holds a Master from ENSM, Ecole nationale supérieure maritime, achieved in 2021. He also completed a program in Maritime studies focusing on Officer of the Watch Unlimited and Captain 3000 from 2016 to 2019 at the same institution. Additionally, Durand obtained a Master in Management from Excelia between 2006 and 2009, and a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Staffordshire University in 2006.
Experience with Dream Yacht Charter
Pascal Durand accumulated extensive experience at Dream Yacht Charter, where he served in multiple capacities. He worked as an Itinerant Manager for nine months and as the Seychelles Manager for four years. Additionally, he managed the Mahé Base for five months in 2011, showcasing his versatile management skills in diverse marine settings.
Commercial Diving and Skipper Roles
Pascal Durand has a robust background as a Commercial Diver, having worked in the Indian Ocean, Asia, and the Caribbean from 2012 to 2016. He also worked as a Skipper for nine years, covering regions such as Europe, the Indian Ocean, Asia, and the Caribbean. This extensive experience in varied maritime roles has equipped him with significant adaptability and a deep understanding of marine operations.