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Clayton Van Welter
Clayton Van Welter
Vice President, Marine Operations | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Miami, Florida, United States
Clayton Van Welter
Summary
Clayton Van Welter is a seasoned maritime professional with over 17 years of experience in leadership roles across various prestigious organizations, including Royal Caribbean Group and Wärtsilä. Currently serving as the Vice President of Marine Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, he is dedicated to enhancing operational excellence through innovative maritime practices. Clayton's expertise spans a wide array of areas, from safety management to product strategy and technology integration. His passion for continuous improvement and sustainability drives his efforts to make a positive impact in the maritime industry. An advocate for safety culture, he has led significant initiatives to improve maritime operations and compliance. His academic background includes a Diploma of Technology in Nautical Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Clayton's commitment to leadership development and team motivation is evident in his collaborative approach to managing cross-functional teams.
Clayton Van Welter
Work Experience
Vice President, Marine Operations at
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
May 2023 - Present
Director, Rapid Innovation at
Wärtsilä
February 2021 - May 2023
Associate Vice President, Maritime Safety at
Royal Caribbean Group
October 2019 - February 2021
Director, Maritime Safety at
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
May 2017 - October 2019
Staff Captain at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
January 2016 - January 2017
Chief Officer Safety at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
January 2015 - September 2015
Chief Officer at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
July 2014 - January 2015
Project Manager - Marine at
Royal Caribbean Cruises
September 2011 - June 2014
Chief Officer at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
April 2010 - September 2011
1st Officer at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
November 2006 - January 2010
2nd Officer at
Royal Carribean Cruises Ltd
January 2006 - October 2006
3rd Mate at
Canada Steamship Line
November 2005 - January 2006
Clayton Van Welter
Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Diploma Of Technology
January 2001 - January 2005
Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Van Welter
What company does Clayton Van Welter work for?
Clayton Van Welter is a Vice President, Marine Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, a company specializing in Travel Arrangement & Reservation Services.
Where Clayton Van Welter graduated from?
Clayton Van Welter holds a degree in Nautical Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Who is Clayton Van Welter?
Clayton Van Welter is a seasoned maritime professional with over 17 years of experience in leadership roles across various prestigious organizations, including Royal Caribbean Group and Wärtsilä. Currently serving as the Vice President of Marine Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, he is dedicated to enhancing operational excellence through innovative maritime practices. Clayton's expertise spans a wide array of areas, from safety management to product strategy and technology integration. His passion for continuous improvement and sustainability drives his efforts to make a positive impact in the maritime industry. An advocate for safety culture, he has led significant initiatives to improve maritime operations and compliance. His academic background includes a Diploma of Technology in Nautical Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Clayton's commitment to leadership development and team motivation is evident in his collaborative approach to managing cross-functional teams.
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