Tomo Mizota
About Tomo Mizota
Tomo Mizota is the Chief Officer Safety & Security at Viking Cruises in Norway, with extensive experience in navigation, leadership, and ship handling.
Current Position at Viking Cruises
Tomo Mizota serves as the Chief Officer Safety & Security at Viking Cruises in Norway. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing safety and security measures on the company's vessels. His extensive background in navigation, piloting, and ship handling supports his duties, ensuring that Viking Cruises maintains high standards for passenger and crew safety.
Previous Role at Norwegian Cruise Line
Tomo Mizota held the position of Chief Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. from 2013 to 2019 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, USA. During his tenure, he honed his skills in leadership and operational management, focusing on building strong, efficient teams and enhancing daily operations. He also previously served as a First Officer at the same company from 2010 to 2012.
Earlier Employment History
Prior to his roles at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Tomo Mizota worked as the Chief Security Officer on yacht Topaz from 2012 to 2013 in Tarragonaområdet, Spain. He also served as First Officer at Crystal Cruises in Los Angelesområdet, USA, for 11 months in 2010, and at Star Cruises in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2004 to 2009. His career began as a Second Officer at RG Line Oy Ab in Umeå, Sweden, from 2003 to 2004.
Educational Background in Marine Studies
Tomo Mizota studied at Linnéuniversitetet, where he completed the Sjötransport program and achieved sjökaptensprogrammet from 1998 to 2002. This rigorous academic training provided him with a strong foundation in marine transport and navigation, preparing him for his various roles in the maritime industry.
Language Proficiency and Additional Training
Tomo Mizota is multilingual, speaking fluent English, Swedish, and Finnish, and has a basic understanding of Spanish and French. He has also passed the Marine Profile Assessment System, a psychological evaluation for suitability for working on cruise ships. Additionally, he spent a year at the Immigrant Services Society of BC in Vancouver, Canada, furthering his education.