Serving the marine shipping Industry, Determined Business Owner and Classification societies with commitment to excellence and more than 30 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting managerial and technical and leadership skills to common Targets and achievements.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
Alexandria Shipping SA
Acting as agent of company’s which can produce and supply main and auxiliary machine parts and ship equipment
Supervising technical repairs and dry-docking as well as marine consultants for S&P Purposes
Surveyor
Lloyd’s Register EMEA, Piraeus, Greece
05.2015
Carry out Class surveys onboard existing vessels: Statutory, SS, ITMS, CMS etc
Surveyor
Lloyd’s Register Asia, Okpo Office, South Korea
01.2014
New construction surveyor ( Machinery and Hull)
Assistant Engineer Surveyor on LNG vessel projects, for Bergesen and Maran Gas
Engineer Surveyor for three 115,000 tankers, for Teekay and one 100, 000 DWT tanker for Chandris (Including hull block inspections)
Project Engineer/Manager Surveyor for two 50,000 tons tankers, for Vela (Machinery and Hull)
Machinery, hull and statutory surveys, commissioning and certification
Training in LNG containment for GTT NO 96 system
Project Engineer for CAPE SIZE Bulk Carrier for Angel Co.
Surveyor
Lloyd’s Register EMEA, London HQ
05.2003
Plan approval in Engineering Systems and, Oil/ Chemical Tankers hull, section, and statutory department
Completion of Graduate Training Scheme for Marine Surveyor’s of Lloyd’s Register
Surveyor
Lloyd’s Register EMEA, Piraeus, Greece
09.2002
Existing ships surveys and certification
Chief Executive Officer CEO
well established Shipping Company on Wet Cargo Carriers (MR / LR2/ DP)
06.2023 - Current
Developing high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
Leading and motivating subordinates to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team
Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
Chief Operating Officer COO & Technical Manager
TMC /MARYAM SHIPPING SA HOLDINGS - DUBAI UAE and ATHENS
01.2022 - 06.2023
Implementation of daily operations aligned with company’s/owner targets goals and strategies
In addition, confirming all personnel integrity to company, financial integrity with regards third parties and suppliers as well as cost control for owner reference
Responsible for the overall technical performance of the fleet, incl
All aspects of technical operations, maintenance
Monitoring vessels’ maintenance, while initiating investigation and/or preventive & corrective actions, where performance is outside acceptable limits
Ensure All Departments are manned with suitably qualified personnel, while managing a team superintendents, purchasers and safety assistants
Attending vessel frequently to monitoring company procedures as well as auditing
Qualified auditor ISM/ISPS/MLC (DNV-GL)
Responsible for newbuilding’s, acquisitions, S & Ps
Be kept abreast of international and national rules and regulations, ensure compliance and communicate to subordinates
Ensuring adherence to the organisation's risk management procedures, developing a framework to manage, and overseeing the implementation of workflow improvements
Actively contribute to shaping company’s strategic planning and organizational culture and procedures
Investigate green shipping technological advances and alternative methods for environmental protection
Provide strategic direction and leadership to operations across all entities, in order to ensure realization of the company’s vision and achievement of business goals.
Technical Manager
Blue Planet Shipping LTD Piraeus) / Victoria Steamship (London)
06.2015 - 12.2019
Well established Shipping Company in Piraeus and London Based
Fleet of 14 bulk carriers, 4 Supramaxes, 6 Camsamaxes, 3 UltraMaxes, and 1 Post Panamax
Entire fleet’s technical management, supervising dry-docking, budgeting of annual repairs, spares, stores, Class expenses
Responsible for the overall technical performance of the fleet, incl
All aspects of technical operations, maintenance
Monitoring vessels’ maintenance, while initiating investigation and/or preventive & corrective actions, where performance is outside acceptable limits
Responsible for dry dockings and repairs, budget preparation, cost comparison, negotiations and final approval
Also responsible for 5-yearly paints scheme
Responsible for safety matters, PSC, Rightship, Flag and U/W inspections
Ensure Tech
Dept
Is manned with suitably qualified personnel, while managing a team superintendents, purchasers and safety assistants
Attending vessel frequently to monitoring company procedures as well as auditing
Qualified auditor ISM/ISPS/MLC (DNV-GL)
Interview and select crew for the vessels’ engines departments (Chief Engineer, 2nd & 3rd), ensure continuous knowledge improvement and training participation
Develop troubleshooting methodologies and procedures, instructions to all parties involved
Responsible for newbuilding’s, acquisitions, S & Ps
Be kept abreast of international and national rules and regulations, ensure compliance and communicate to subordinates
Ensuring adherence to the organisation's risk management procedures, developing a framework to manage, and overseeing the implementation of workflow improvements
Actively contribute to shaping company’s strategic planning and organizational culture and procedures
Investigate green shipping technological advances and alternative methods for environmental protection
Recommendations to Ownership; Fully involved to administrative and office strategy issues.
Drydocking: Prepare specification, contact shipyards, and prepare budget, cost comparison, negotiations, final decision and appointment
Attend vessel during repairs, supervise works and progress, liaise with attending Class / Flag surveyors, PSC inspectors, service engineers
Negotiate final invoice, prepare vessel to depart
Newbuilding’s: Plan approval, Organization and monitoring of site team, coordination with shipyard, preparation and follow-up of Makers List and Owner benefits, attend vessel during sea and dock trials, check and control site-team’s expenses, preparation of delivery (manuals, certificates, tests and trials), ensure safe navigation after leaving the yard
Technical Superintendent of a fleet consisting 3 Panamax and 2 Suez Max dry cargo vessel
S & Ps: Create and maintain well established relationships with brokers and advisors within the shipping industry, discover and investigate opportunities of NB or 2nd hand vessels resales, inspect prospect acquisition, inspect class records, accumulate all technical information with regards to vessel’s machinery & equipment, produce a final valuation study for Owner’s consideration
Negotiate final terms and price, make all necessary arrangements for the delivery.
Senior Surveyor
Det Norske Veritas, Dubai, Middle East
08.2005 - 10.2008
Carry out surveys on board client’s vessels: Annuals, Renewals, CAP, CAS, Statutory etc (Majority of crude oil tankers/product carriers and chemical)
Machinery surveys (PMS, and CSM)
Damage Surveys, and dockings
Fully qualified for LNG’s and LPG’s vessel.
Chief Petty Officer
Technical Department, Salamis Naval Base – Hellenic Navy
01.2000 - 01.2002
Designing – Superintendence of major overhauling
Surveys at naval vessels (Frigates, Car Carriers and fast ships)
Inclining Experiments and Stability Booklets
Non Destructive Test Control of welding with dye Penetrant fluids
Technical specifications and technical reports
Pre-graduate Internships and Training
Various companies
01.1994 - 01.1997
August – September 1997: CANDITA Co
Ltd
1st Assistant of the Superintended Engineer in major repairs (Hull & Machinery), Shanghai, China, for a Panamax Bulk Carrier “New Horizon”
June – July 1997: Fotinakis Shipping Design & Consultant Co
Assistance on supervising repair works
Ultrasonic thickness measurements
Studies on Stability, grain stability and longitudinal strength manuals
1995 – 1996: Festival Cruises Co
Ltd
Sea going experience on Merchant vessels signed on as an engineer cadet
Part II of practical training from Merchant Marine Academy course
1994: Reefer and General Management Co
Inc
Sea going experience on Merchant vessels signed on as an engineer cadet
Part 1 of practical training from Merchant Marine Academy course
Education
M.D. - Marine Surveys
University Of Greenwich
UK
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Marine Engineerring And Naval Architecture
Univeristy of Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
04.2001 -
Diploma Of Marine Engineering - Marine Engineering
National Marine Academy
Greece
04.2001 -
Skills
Routing Management Planning
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Timeline
Chief Executive Officer CEO
well established Shipping Company on Wet Cargo Carriers (MR / LR2/ DP)
06.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer COO & Technical Manager
TMC /MARYAM SHIPPING SA HOLDINGS - DUBAI UAE and ATHENS
01.2022 - 06.2023
Technical Manager
Blue Planet Shipping LTD Piraeus) / Victoria Steamship (London)
Master of Science - Marine Engineerring And Naval Architecture
Univeristy of Newcastle Upon Tyne
04.2001 -
Diploma Of Marine Engineering - Marine Engineering
National Marine Academy
04.2001 -
Chief Petty Officer
Technical Department, Salamis Naval Base – Hellenic Navy
01.2000 - 01.2002
Pre-graduate Internships and Training
Various companies
01.1994 - 01.1997
Technical Manager
Alexandria Shipping SA
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