Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Interests
Playing with my kids , Travelling , reading , Basketball and general Sport Activities.
Timeline
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CHRISTOS GALANIS

CHRISTOS GALANIS

STAFF CAPTAIN
ATHENS,Kallithea

Summary

Capable Staff Captain and Captain professional with robust experience and diverse skillset in effectively navigating marine vessels. Skillful in anchoring, docking and guiding ships according to established regulations and rules. Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Staff Captain position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

STAFF CAPTAIN

CELEBRITY CRUISES
MIAMI
05.2016 - 11.2023


  • Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
  • Kept guest satisfaction in high standards.

SAFETY OFFICER

CELEBRITY CRUISES
MIAMI
04.2012 - 03.2016
  • Trained Crew Members throughout their Safety Duties
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.


CHIEF OFFICER NAVIGATION

CELEBRITY CRUISES
MIAMI
10.2007 - 02.2012


  • Planned Navigation Routes and Required Speeds for Safe Arrivals and Departures from various Ports
  • Working in various vessels in Celebrity Cruises.

CAPTAIN

YACHT
ATHENS
02.2006 - 06.2007
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Captain in 40m Yacht.

SECOND OFFICER NAVIGATION

SUPERFAST FERRIES
ATHENS
08.2001 - 01.2006
  • Planned routes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest SAILINGS for on-time arrivals and DEPARTURES


APPRENTICE OFFICER

FESTIVAL CRUISES
ATHENS
09.1998 - 09.2000

Working as Apprentice Officer during my studies in Academy.

Education

CAPTAIN CLASS C - Maritime Studies

AEN MARINE ACADEMY OF HYDRA
HYDRA , GREECE
09.1997 - 09.2001

FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH - ENGLISH

CAMBRIDGE
ATHENS
09.1998 - 12.1998

High School Diploma -

GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL
KALLITHEA , ATHENS
09.1990 - 06.1996

Skills

Relationship building

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Additional Information

30/03/2016 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Master capacity.


15/4/2016 - Certificate of Proficiency from Hellenic Republic Ministry of Shipping , Maritime Affairs and the Aegean National School of Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances , Medical Care and Fast Rescue Boat Certificate.


25/10/2021 - Certificate in Operational use of Electronics Chart Display and Information System ( ECDIS )


12/02/2014 - Certificate of Proficiency "Ship Security Officer"


17/11/2021 - Certificate Issued under the Provision of the International Convention S.T.C.W. 1978 as amended ( Manila 2010 ) qualified in accordance with the provisions of Regulation V/2 par. 4-5-6-7.


27/08/2001 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers , in Automatic Radar-Plotting Aids (ARPA)


27/08/2001 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers , in RADAR (Plotting) Navigation Aids (Decca-Loran-Omega D/F Satnav)


19/06/2006 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers in HAZMAT ( Hazardous Materials )


16/08/2001 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers , in Gyro Compass, Echo Sounder, Speed Log, Automatic Steering.


25/05/2006 - International Convention of S.T.C.W. 1978 Amended , Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers , in Medical Care on Board Ship.


27/06/2013 - Certificate of Training ( Instructor & Assessor )


24/03/2017 - Certificate of Advanced COLREGS.


10/08/2023 - Advanced IPM Training Certificate


14/04/2012 - Wilhemsen Ship Service Fire Extinguisher Course : FIRE RESCUE SAFETY


22/04/2016 - CDC - Vessel Sanitation Public Health Course Certificate


03/03/2014 - SAM Electronics Chartpilot 1100/9330 & Multipilot 1000/1100


08/02/2019 - Bridge Resource Management Certificate by SimWave


01/09/2007 - Certificate of Intact & Damage Stability Theory & Practice with NAPA Software




Certification

MASTER Licence

Interests

Interesting of working in Cruise Industry , Passenger vessels and Yachts over 50m

Playing with my kids , Travelling , reading , Basketball and general Sport Activities.

Since my young age i was playing Basketball and being very attached in Sports keeping always my mental and physical health.

I have 2 beautiful kids which i love playing with and travelling together . During my free time also i like reading , watching movies and driving my car.

Timeline

STAFF CAPTAIN

CELEBRITY CRUISES
05.2016 - 11.2023

MASTER Licence

03-2016

SAFETY OFFICER

CELEBRITY CRUISES
04.2012 - 03.2016

CHIEF OFFICER NAVIGATION

CELEBRITY CRUISES
10.2007 - 02.2012

CAPTAIN

YACHT
02.2006 - 06.2007

SECOND OFFICER NAVIGATION

SUPERFAST FERRIES
08.2001 - 01.2006

APPRENTICE OFFICER

FESTIVAL CRUISES
09.1998 - 09.2000

FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH - ENGLISH

CAMBRIDGE
09.1998 - 12.1998

CAPTAIN CLASS C - Maritime Studies

AEN MARINE ACADEMY OF HYDRA
09.1997 - 09.2001

High School Diploma -

GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL
09.1990 - 06.1996
CHRISTOS GALANISSTAFF CAPTAIN