Dirk van der Raadt
Director of Marine Operations at Washington State Ferries
- Role
- Director of Marine Operations at Washington State Ferries
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dirk van der Raadt
Operations executive with deep experience leading in complex, safety critical…
Experience
Director of Marine Operations
Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Overseeing marine, terminal and security operations for Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the United States. I direct a complex marine transportation network that connects communities across the Puget Sound.The role spans strategic operational leadership over 21 vessels, 20 terminals, and I oversee a team of 1,100 operational personnel. My focus is on safety, service reliability, and emergency preparedness, with a strong emphasis on team morale, shared purpose, and the culture that supports operational excellence.
Education
Harvard Business School
CORe Business Credential Program
2020 — 2021
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor degree, Maritime sciences
2002 — 2006
Harvard Business School
Sustainable Business Strategy
2020
Skills
- Navigation
- Cruises
- Stcw
- Shiphandling
- Maritime Safety
- Sailing
- Yachting
- Gmdss
- Ports
- Seamanship
- Ism
- Maritime
- Vessel Operations
- Ism Code
- Dynamic Positioning
- Maritime Operations
- Ships
- Ship Management
- Maritime Security
- Marine Operations
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