Simon Olsson Friberg
About Simon Olsson Friberg
Simon Olsson Friberg is a Chief Officer with extensive maritime experience, currently working at Viking and ForSea.
Current Roles at Viking and ForSea
Simon Olsson Friberg currently holds the title of Chief Officer at Viking. In addition to this role, he also serves as Chief Officer at ForSea in Helsingborg, Skåne, Sverige. His dual responsibilities at two distinct companies underscore his expertise and commitment in the maritime industry.
Previous Positions in Maritime Industry
Simon Olsson Friberg's career includes multiple positions of increasing responsibility. He worked as 2nd Officer at Viking from 2022 to 2023 for 10 months. Prior to that, he was the Chief Officer Safety at Genting Cruise Lines in Asia from 2021 to 2022 for 6 months. His earlier roles include Chief Officer Maintenance at Genting Cruise Lines from 2020 to 2021 for 1 year and Captain at Färjerederiet in 2020 for 5 months.
Experience with Genting Cruise Lines
Simon Olsson Friberg's tenure at Genting Cruise Lines covered various significant roles, specifically in Asia. He served as Chief Officer Safety from 2021 to 2022 and Chief Officer Maintenance from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, from 2017 to 2020, he held the position of 2nd Officer Navigation, showcasing his diverse expertise in safety, maintenance, and navigation.
Global Experience with Wallenius Marine AB
Between 2015 and 2017, Simon Olsson Friberg worked as a 3rd Officer at Wallenius Marine AB on a global scale. This role provided him with extensive international exposure and the opportunity to manage navigation and operations on various maritime routes around the world.
Educational Background in Nautical Science
Simon Olsson Friberg earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nautical Science from Linnaeus University. His academic background has supported his extensive career in the maritime industry, equipping him with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for his various roles.