About Us

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Global HSSE Solutions is a US company based out of Portland, Maine.Global HSSE Solutions was founded by Captain Matthew J. Hight with the purpose of providing professional HSSE consulting and training services to the maritime industry..

Mission Statement

To provide prudent, effective, ethical & comprehensive consulting / training on health, safety, security & environmental compliance issues necessary to ensure all aspects of client operational proficiency from the individual employee to the corporate level.






Principal - Captain M. J. Hight

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Education, Licenses & Certifications


  • 1994 Graduate Maine Maritime Academy, BS Nautical Science / BA Minor
  • Unlimited Master of United States Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans
  • Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve (Retired)
  • Member; The Council of American Master Mariners
  • Published; Co-Author Article On Anti-Piracy Measures Aboard Ships In Spring 2012 Edition of Proceedings
  • US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • International Instructor, Supervisor & Assessor Course Certification
  • Military Sealift Command (MSC) PPTS Trained / Qualified – May 2012
  • MSC LAN Manager Qualified – February 2013
  • STCW 95 Certificate / TWIC
  • GMDSS Licensed Operator
  • ECDIS / ARPA / Bridge Resource Management - Trained & Qualified
  • Advanced Shiphandling For Master’s Simulator Trained – January 2009
  • Fast Rescue Boat Operation – Certified
  • MSC Anti-Terrorism Officer Certified - February 2013
  • Chemical, Biological & Radiological Defense Officer Certified – March 2013
  • Vessel, Company & Port Security Officer Certified – March 2004 (Recertified – March 2008)
  • Small Arms / Ships Reaction Force / Watch Stander Basic & Advanced Training & Qualification
  • Advanced Fire Fighting & Damage Control Certified
  • Tankerman PIC
  • Medical PIC
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

    • Experience

    Over the course of a twenty year career in the maritime field, in multiple segments of the maritime industry, including 7+years of Command experience on multiple vessels, I have developed a broad range of experience. It is through this experience and knowledge base I am able to offer clients an effective means to improve, enhance and streamline operations both afloat and ashore in order to prevent compliance failure(s) or mitigate past failings with applicable regulatory bodies and commercial vetting entities.

    Maersk Lines Limited – Norfolk, Virginia
    Master, Oceanographic DP Capable Vessel – USNS Bruce C. Heezen

    Upon completion of prerequisite training period for assuming command of dynamic positioning (DP) capable vessel, assumed command of vessel actively conducting oceanographic survey for the US Navy under command / control of Military Sealift Command - MSC & related US Navy area commands. Liaison between needs of customer, Naval Oceanographic Office - NAVO, MSC & operating company to ensure mission success & safety. Master’s position shiphandling intensive in order to successfully conduct multifaceted over-the-side operations in varying sea states & wind conditions. As a result of the unique propulsion system of the vessel, berthing / unberthing evolutions routinely conduct without the assistance of pilot / tugs.

    Crowley Technical Management – Jacksonville, Florida
    MARAD Breakout Master – SS Cape Island / M/V Cape Wrath

    IAW MARAD directives, assigned as Master for the turbo activation of the SS Cape Island. Conducted eight-day sea trial to ensure operational readiness of preposition government owned vessel. Liaised between owners representatives, management company officials and ROS crew to ensure seamless operations throughout activation FOS timeframe. IAW MARAD instruction, provided command authority from ROS to FOS status to ensure the safe transit of the Cape Wrath from Baltimore to Bayonne for a periodic shipyard period. Vessel activated with surge crew, drills conducted to ensure safe manning / COI requirements fulfilled.

    Crowley Technical Management – Jacksonville, Florida
    Master – RO/RO / Container Vessel M/V Endurance

    In advance of change of management company by American Roll On Roll Off Carriers, assigned to M/V Endurance, 264m 72,708 GRT RORO / Container vessel as reflag master. Provided professional oversight throughout reflagging process from Norwegian to USA under the Maritime Security Program. Introduced the vessel to the Middle East trade, as previously described aboard the M/V Liberty. Reintroduced vessel into global commercial trade for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Charter under US flag. Endurance currently serves as the largest commercial vessel of this type operating under US flag in the Maritime Security Program.

    Tote Services – Moorestown, New Jersey
    Master – Car & Truck Carrier M/V Liberty

    Assumed command of the M/V Liberty March 2006, 199m 51,858 GRT vessel, also on the Northern European & Middle East trades. Acted as direct POC with various port facility security structures. Evaluated threat conditions vs. port posture to determine security level and need for declaration of security. Interfaced with UKMTO, MARLO & Central Command offices throughout transits in war zone & high piracy waters off East Africa & Gulf of Aden.

    Tote Services – Moorestown, New Jersey
    Chief Mate – Car & Truck Carrier M/V Patriot

    Accepted a position as Chief Mate on the car and truck carrier RO/RO vessel M/V Patriot on Northern European to US East Coast liner service in an effort to broaden exposure within the commercial market structure.

    Ocean Ships, Inc. – Houston, Texas
    Chief Mate – Product Tanker M/V Samuel L. Cobb

    After obtaining required license, promoted to Chief Mate at earliest opportunity within company structure. Assumed deck department head duties. Directly responsible for cargo & ballast operations – including directly supervising ballast water exchange mandates, preventative maintenance, tank & coating inspections, butterworthing & tank entry procedures, shipyard preparations – including writing shipyard specifications, Force Protection / Anti-Terrorism / CRBD Officer– as required under MSC charter, Safety Management System training officer in accordance with ISM code. Vessel Security Officer involved in initial implementation & practical application of ISPS & MTSA code with associated training. Direct experience with Operations Pacer Goose & Deep Freeze during eleven year tenure.