George Katsamanis

Seasoned maritime professional with over 30 years of experience in the shipping industry. 5.7 years as a Master Mariner at sea

and over 12 years in various managerial roles on shore.

Skilled in handling crude, oil product, chemical, LPG refrigerated-pressurized type carriers, specialized carriers, bitumen, bunkering vessels, cargo ships, and numerous STS operations.

Extensive experience with major classification bodies and flag state administrations.

Strong network within the industry, including OCIMF, shipping, and private recreational yacht sector.

• 2000, SAAB TANK RADARS AND ELECTRONICS, BRM, BTM, BMS, SAFETY MANAGEMENT, ISM IMPLEMENTATION ASHORE AND ONBOARD
• 2004, WARSAW MARITIME CENTER, BRIDGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• 2005, MARINE POLLUTION, MARPOL REGULATIONS, QMS
• 2006, RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN SHIPPING, QMS MTC, RISK ASSESSMENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, SHIPBOARD SAFETY OFFICER AS PER LATEST INTERN. HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS AND IMO CONVENTIONS.
• 2007, ISO 14001 2007. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FRAMO CARGO PUMPING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE, TMSA ELEMENT 7. QMS MTC
• 2008, PRACTICAL SHIPBOARD RISK MANAGEMENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS.
• 2009, TRAINING, TMSA SAFETY MANAGEMENT SHIPBOARD MON. EIM 2009. ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PORT STATE CONTROL INSP.
• 2010, FRAMO TRAINING, FRAMO BERGEN NORWAY. CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND MEDIA RESPONSE TRAINING COURSE. GRATIA RELATIONS.
• 2013, ECDIS AND BRIDGE SIMULATOR, ISM IMPLEMENTATION AND ISM INTERNAL AUDITING, MLC 2006, DMLC, RISK ASSESSMENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES, TANKER AND LPG VETTING INSPECTIONS (Approved by Lloyds, ABS)
• 2014, RISK ASSESSMENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION (in house).
• 2015, VARIOUS IN-HOUSE TRAINING COURSES AND SEMINARS WHICH COVERED VARIOUS MARINE AND SAFETY ISSUES, ELECTRONIC BRIDGE, CARGO MATTERS, VETTING, HSQE, MANAGERIAL SKILLS.
• 2016, MLC2006 REQUIREMENTS & RPS AGENTS AUDIT TRAINING COURSE AND OHSAS 18001:2007 REQUIREMENTS AND INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE
• 2016, ISPS AWARENESS AND INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE, ISO 9001:2008 REQUIREMENTS AND INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE, ISM CODE IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE
• 2017, TRAIN THE TRAINER AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES, ISPS INTERNAL AUDITOR AND IMPLEMENTATION, AUDITOR ON QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001:2015 INTERNAL EMS AUDITING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 14001:2015
• 2018, VARIOUS TRAINING COURSES AS PER OCIMF AND COMPANY REQUIREMENTS. SPECIFIC FURUNO ECDIS AND NAVTOR TRAINING.
• 2019, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, AUDITOR (refresh), RULES AND IMPLEMENTATION -MEDIA RESPONSE TRAINING -BRIDGING THE GAP: MASTER YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS role of the leader, situational leadership model, motivation and leadership, coaching tools for successful leaders
• 2020, Various refresh and new courses ongoing
• 2021, Risk Assessment Webinar Lloyds, Media Handling, Various CBTs Cyber Security, Bean an Effective team Member, Managerial Skills developing program Emotional intelligence, Establish Team Goals and responsibilities, The art and Science of communication, Risk and Investigation (auditor)
• 2022, Sire 2.0, Incident investigation in depth, Managerial Skills developing program - setting goals
• 2023, BL's Charter Parties and LOI's managerial training course, Managerial Skill developing program - Leadership - establish plans, Managerial Skills developing program - work efficiently, Voyage Efficiency for CII compliance, Managerial Skills developing program - Drive for Results, Managerial Skills developing program - Influence others, Managerial Skills developing program - Use a Sound judgment.
• 2024, industry forums and conferences (Participated via the web): Autonomous Ship Reality by BG and Athens University, LLOYDS Alternative fuels, Ammonia and Methanol, DNV Same as above, Hyundai -AVIKUS Level 2 Autonomous ship integrated system, AIR BUS Industries Green Hydrogen power Cells and Turbines
• 2025, numerous refreshing courses at Prime Tankers

PROJECTS

Participating on MR2, LR1, LR2, Panamax new build super eco ships with Urea exhaust gas system specification (vessels delivered so far 3), 

Participating on CO2 carriers building specs and terminal requirements projects., Participating on LNG FPSO project.

Over 14 dry dockings, renovations, or alterations on crude oil/product/chemical and LPG carriers, Bitumen Asphalt carriers, Cargo Vessels, Offshore supply vessels., 

New buildings 2 x 65k product tankers 2 x 28k pure chemical tankers 2 x 75k product tankers 6 x 48k Eco type MR chemical tankers 2 x 120k LR2 Eco type product tankers 2 x 61k Eco type bulkers 1 x 82k Eco type bulker, Initial team member for three maritime corporations initiation and development (Navios, Mariner and Optimum Scorpio Group), 

Strong knowledge of TMSA requirements and successfully audited by: SHELL, EXXON, TOTAL, BP, and others, Project LIFE, (patent pending) a Green shipping and green energy generation solution.

ACHIEVEMENTS  Husband, Father and one of the maritime professionals who achieved to avoid any kind of major casualty or major claim while on board and ashore

• Date of Birth: 04/16/73
• Nationality: Hellenic
• Driving License: Yes